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Old 11-18-2012, 10:49 PM
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Can anyone help me raise my car? (stance coil overs)
Hi I wanted to raise my car for the winter and some off road fun. I bought my sti with stance coilovers and it didnt come with the spanner wrenches... and ive never adjusted coilovers before.

If anybody in the bay area can help me raise my car that would be fanfreakintastic! East bay would be most ideal but im willing to travel pretty far. Will compensate for your time! Thanks in advance.
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look on youtube. very easy to adjust
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look on youtube. very easy to adjust
good advice if he had the spanner wrenches, which he doesnt
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Get adjustable wrenches and a cloth so you don't damage the teeth on the coil overs.
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you dont need wrenches. get a flat head scew driver and a mallet. stick it on the top ring and hit towards the right (making the ring turn left). itll loosen it up and then just adjust it to where you want it. if your in the fremont area let me know. ill help you. if not, just use my advice and youll be fine.
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Someone in San Jose said they could help but I'm always in the Fremont area. When are you available?
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you dont need wrenches. get a flat head scew driver and a mallet. stick it on the top ring and hit towards the right (making the ring turn left). itll loosen it up and then just adjust it to where you want it. if your in the fremont area let me know. ill help you. if not, just use my advice and youll be fine.
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Make sure those threads are spotless before you attempt to turn the lock ring. A little lubricant helps after you've cleaned them as well.
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Make sure those threads are spotless before you attempt to turn the lock ring. A little lubricant helps after you've cleaned them as well.
this too. lol. and im free whenever usually. just pm me your number and ill text you. you would have to bring your own tools though since i dont live in a house anymore.. i live in apts =(
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If you want to drive to San Jose, I can help ya out. Pm me
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Originally Posted by StealthMODE
you dont need wrenches. get a flat head scew driver and a mallet. stick it on the top ring and hit towards the right (making the ring turn left). itll loosen it up and then just adjust it to where you want it. if your in the fremont area let me know. ill help you. if not, just use my advice and youll be fine.
THIS X2 he knows exactly what hes talking about and a great guy!!!
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