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  1. 01-07-2011 06:53 AM #1
    dlai5552
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    Screwing OEM top hats onto Aftermarket Coilovers

    Hey guys,

    as you may know some aftermarket coilovers requires you to use the OEM top hats to install them into your car.
    However, when you place the top hats on, how do you know how much to screw the them to your coilover?
    I read somewhere that you may need a spring compressor or something? I don't really know, but any input on this would be great

    Thanks
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  2. 01-07-2011 07:00 AM #2
    vyets
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    it would be easier if you had a spring compressor but what you can do is just lower the spring pearch on the coils all the way to the bottom so the spring drops then pop the top hat on and screw it on.

    Or you can just put the top hat on, force it down with the spring and get your friend to quickly screw the nut on top, then tighten.
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  3. 01-07-2011 07:03 AM #3
    dlai5552
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    how do you know when to stop screwing though lol? is there a certain point?
    or will it just become tight or something?
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  4. 01-07-2011 08:09 AM #4
    vyets
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    excatly 4cm's down no more no less...

    LOL jk man it will become tight!
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  5. 01-07-2011 08:27 AM #5
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    Quote Originally Posted by dlai5552 View Post
    how do you know when to stop screwing though lol? is there a certain point?
    or will it just become tight or something?
    When she says stop?

    The thread at the end of the rod is finite, so it will tighten up when you do up the bolt til the end.
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  6. 01-07-2011 11:38 AM #6
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    HAHAHA!
    Thanks for the help guys, all good now
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  7. 01-07-2011 04:42 PM #7
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    use a rattle gun. makes removing and replacing much easier.!
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  8. 01-07-2011 04:43 PM #8
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    just don't thread your bolts etc.
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  9. 01-07-2011 04:47 PM #9
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    Quote Originally Posted by garett View Post
    use a rattle gun. makes removing and replacing much easier.!
    Torque spec for that nut is only 29.4 Nm. So I wouldn't use a rattle gun.
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  10. 02-07-2011 02:35 AM #10
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    Quote Originally Posted by vyets View Post
    excatly 4cm's down no more no less...

    LOL EPIC!

    Dlai i got spring compressors if going gets tough.
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  11. 02-07-2011 02:43 AM #11
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    does using oem top hats make ur coilovers sit lower?
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  12. 02-07-2011 09:04 AM #12
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    You'll know when it's tight.

    And no, using OEM top hats doesn't make it lower. That's what the adjustable perches are for.
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