Spiral Piston Locks - What's the trick?
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Joined: Nov 2005
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From: raleigh N.C.
spirolox are a PITA
u just have to open up the first coil a tad to get it started
then carefully wind the other coils in with a small pick or screwdriver
I also like to stagger them in opposite directions(assuming your pistons are cut out for 2 on each side) most are
also make sure the pin rotates semi freely after you get the locks in
BTW if you think theyre tough to get in wait till you take a set out
u just have to open up the first coil a tad to get it started
then carefully wind the other coils in with a small pick or screwdriver
I also like to stagger them in opposite directions(assuming your pistons are cut out for 2 on each side) most are
also make sure the pin rotates semi freely after you get the locks in
BTW if you think theyre tough to get in wait till you take a set out
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Drifting
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From: Manhattan Beach Ca
Thanks for the help. After messing two of them up, I got the hang of it. The best way for me was pulling apart more than reccommendation of 3/4 in. but more like 1.5. Then they go in really easy with the screwdriver or flat punch. 
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Check-out Keith Black's website, they have an article, with pictures, on how to install the damn little patience-testers.
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