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Old Sep 7, 2013 | 06:03 PM
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Can you really reach the adjustment **** on the fronts with the shock on the car?
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i guess it depends on how widely spaced the coils are, and how small your fingers are
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I haven't had any problem doing it.
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Les, how do you do it- reach between the coils?
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Les, how do you do it- reach between the coils?
It's been awhile, so I just went out to refresh my memory. I had to jack the front of the car to get under it and to take the weight off of the coil spring. The adjustment **** should be facing outwards toward the tire and it's recessed slightly into the pocket of the lower A arm but you can see it once the suspension is unloaded. My fingers aren't particularly long but I was able to turn it with my thumb and middle finger. I hope this helps.
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no problem with mine. i turn the wheel outside and i can access the ****
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Thanks guys. I guess there are qa1's in my future after all.
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