you have to destroy them to get them off - try using some pincers to pinch the side then twist , this should break the band with little issue. Just take sure not to damage the rubber boots. GLQuote:
Originally Posted by doosra
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you have to destroy them to get them off - try using some pincers to pinch the side then twist , this should break the band with little issue. Just take sure not to damage the rubber boots. GLQuote:
Originally Posted by doosra
I started to hear the clanking sound that i heard from the original right front spring perch being loose but this time on the passenger side so decided to jack the car and take the passenger wheel off and saw that the bottom and top perch were loose and the coilover was getting raised as I drove. Pretty dangerous as the coilover could've come out of the socket. Just tightened it. Very strange how it can loosen so easily. I'm hoping it was just not tightened properly but will make sure I routinely check them now
yeah - its a common issue with cars with your front strut design....
I remember redoing a suspension install on a EVO 9 probably 3-4 times - the guy came back to get retightened. We ended up using a splash of loctite and it prevented any excess movement. Note that its important to have large washers / spacers inbetween the spring and the lower perch and or upper hat - this allows the spring to rotate freely and avoid your situation.
I've had the clanking sound too. ill notice it when doing 3 pointers etc. nothing wrong with the coil over though
jokes. ep3>s2k lolQuote:
Originally Posted by -JC-
Do you put loctite on the thread and then lock in the locking spring perch. Is it easy to undo the locking perch if you use loctite.?Quote:
Originally Posted by bennjamin
Did u use loctite blue? I'm thinking of doing this tomorrow
I use "permatex threadlocker blue" - medium strength. Great for anti-vibration locking (IE reusing lock nuts etc).Quote:
Originally Posted by doosra
I smeared it on the thread which covers both the locking perch and spring perch.
ehhehe so far the kids I've deault with have been good =)Quote:
Originally Posted by -JC-
we should have an ep3 meet! and bring the kids!Quote:
Originally Posted by Perry
if you dont have kids, borrow one! LOL
LOL! +1 rep point for the ideaQuote:
Originally Posted by kenny07
lets do this! LOLQuote:
Originally Posted by Icebox
has anyone seen this yet..
we should all get one for the kids for their meet ups!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GybG-ZonSgw
Even though the ep hasn't been driven in nearly a month, its still getting presents.
Woke up this morning, first thing I did was buy hardrace rear camber arms and lower control arms. Less than $300 for both including postage:)