problem with my Zeal Coilovers

**OMGJDM** · 22-10-2009 08:37 PM

found a set of zeals in my mates garage few weeks ago..for eg hatch
the problem is that i cant adjust the ride height, it wont budge?

any suggestions what to do would help?

thanks.
lam

**90LAN** · 22-10-2009 09:22 PM

coilover spanners

punch set and hammer

**OMGJDM** · 22-10-2009 09:28 PM

Originally Posted by 90LAN

coilover spanners

punch set and hammer

my friend has lost the spanners for it
and should i put the coilovers on first and then use the punchset n hammer?

**aaronng** · 22-10-2009 09:32 PM

Just get any regular C-spanners. You can buy them at auto parts shops. Or borrow someone elses spanners.

**OMGJDM** · 22-10-2009 09:36 PM

tried it wen off the car wouldnt budge at all..like its stuck or something was thinkin of using WD40 but scared it might wreck them? :S lol

**SiReal** · 22-10-2009 09:46 PM

not all spanners are created equal aaron unfortunately.

Lan is on the ball. Get the coils on the car, then use a hammer and screwdriver to loosen and tighten them up.

Alot of the time, they are really tight cos they were tightened using C-spanners, but because u dont have them, u dont have the same amount of torque and leverege required to undo them...

**90LAN** · 22-10-2009 09:48 PM

a good punch not a screw driver it will damage it more

**OMGJDM** · 22-10-2009 10:13 PM

thanks for the tips guy will give it a try 2mrz and will let you guys kno..

**mr180sx** · 23-10-2009 10:15 AM

spray inox or WD40 on the perches, let it sit for a while and then use lans technique. might take a while but you will get it loose!

**mrwillz** · 23-10-2009 07:12 PM

yeah lube it up a bit

i change my height maybe two mths ago, and i decided to adjust it a bit again

was hard as rock, so yeah defly lube it, set of good tools
and you should be on your way

**EGB18CT** · 23-10-2009 07:52 PM

wack on some eucalyptus oil on the threads once its all done, i taped my last set up with some electrical/duct tape to keep dirt and grime out too to avoid/limit freezing up. you could also put some anti freeze grease between the two locking plates/screws before finally setting and taping up.