Adjusting DRM coil over shocks
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Adjusting DRM coil over shocks
Question, how do you keep the black threaded part from turning? When I turn the big nut with the spanner wrench the black threaded part turns also.
Am I missing something simple? I looked for a set screw in the big nut but didn't see one.
Help
Am I missing something simple? I looked for a set screw in the big nut but didn't see one.
Help
Melting Slicks
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My foxbody coilover sleeves have a notch on one end so the strut wont let it turn but I'm never really messed with coil over shock kits. I have read to use anti-seize so that the adjuster nut won't seize up or bind. Prob why it's better to use a threaded bodied shock than coil over adapter kit. Still maybe try a strap wrench to hold the sleeve w/o damaging it.
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Yeah had it on jack stands. Sprayed lube on them, there's just no room to hold the threaded part while turning the nut.
I thought someone with this type shock might have a trick or something.
Thanks
I thought someone with this type shock might have a trick or something.
Thanks
Melting Slicks
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Try jamming something in-between the coils then to wedge the sleeve.
edit: Heck you could prob cut n feed an old serp belt inside and around then just twist it tight.
edit: Heck you could prob cut n feed an old serp belt inside and around then just twist it tight.
Last edited by BOOT77; Nov 18, 2015 at 02:09 PM.
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I finally got it. I put a hose clamp around the threaded part so I could get a good grip on it and I was able to turn the nut.
Thanks a bunch folks.
Thanks a bunch folks.
