jstar809

Whats up fellas and galls

So finally took off the front coilover that was giving me trouble and I still can't seem to get the lock collar to spin (illustrated with green arrows.)
Most likely on Monday I'll take it to a shop that fits these Stance Coils and see what they can do. However I wanted to know what you guys thought about it.

The Problem is that all collars come loose except the lock collar (so I fekkin can't adjust my height.) I have tried almost everything (PB Blast 3 days, breaker bar on my coilover wrench to get more torque on it, screwdriver with hammer, Charizard heat gun (doesn't work well since the collar is aluminum and its at LV10 Charizard), others.

I'm starting to design something for coilover users that might come in handy if it actually is a profitable item So that this problem(s) don't happen.

Appreciate any advice...you guys always rock

travlee

iTrader: (8)

do they have the locking allen bolt??? i helped a buddy install his today and they did... double check

jstar809

Where would the Allen bolt be located!? I checked Stance webpage and asked them for a manual for the 350z and guess what....they sent me the standard adjustment for all coilovers! lol

travlee

iTrader: (8)

in his, it was in the collar going to the threaded part... yours may not have it. try spinning the part that says stance on it instead of the collar.

jstar809

yea I tried, but nothing. All the others can get loose except the locking collar . Ill look at the coilover a little more and see what I can find maybe there is some hidden secret or prayer I have to do in order to get the 1/4 coilovers to fekking work with me.

terrasmak

iTrader: (8)

Well if the coilovers were set up properly, you should not have to touch that adjustment. But most people don't know how to set coilovers up.

labelworkshop75

iTrader: (13)

I would spray it with PB Blaster. Let it soak 30 min. More PB. 30 min soak. Put the collar wrench on. Then beat the wrench with a rubber mallet.

npr350z

iTrader: (1)

have you tried cursing at it?

jstar809

?? What do you mean?? So the previous person set-up these coilovers wrong or.......!!? I guess I'm not sure what would render it to seize up as much as this.

Hmmm yea maybe I'll do the PB blaster jizz again after I get an answer from stance & the shop that fits them.

jstar809

.....yea, but for some reason it doesn't work as well as in cartoons or movies lol.

SmoothZ

iTrader: (13)

Damn, sounds like a PITA. I hope the thread isn't stripped or the collar isn't catching on something you can't see.

guitman32

iTrader: (15)

Are you using a vice to secure the body first?

You might try re-installing the assembly and trying to loosen while on the car?

Last resort use an air hammer on the collar...you've already chewed it up so just order a replacement?

Hail mary but, are you sure you're turning it in the correct direction lol...

terrasmak

iTrader: (8)

The adjustment you are playing with is so set shock travel, not ride height. Once travel is set, it does not need to be changed. I doubt it was set properly, it never is.

Liquid wrench, and a small wire brush, scrub the threads above the collar , there is usually a dirt build up. Once removed, the collar will move pretty easy.

jstar809

Yea I am. I brought it to the shop that handels Stance Coilovers I'm too busy studying for GMAT's to spend more time on it . Tried the vice, but nada.

hmmmmm, yea okay got it.

I've only been cleaning the rears every spring and I just pressure wash the fronts , but I guess I'll be cleaning the fronts as well from now on during spring.

jstar809

you have no idea hombre; es muy mal! !Rezar los dioses se abre!
I hope its not, I'm ready for it to be done with.....swear I gave it 2 days of my life ugh!

npr350z

iTrader: (1)

have you tried heat gunning it? the collars are aluminum right? get it nice and hot and it might be enough to break it loose.

nvm i read you already tried that.

Grimreaper87

iTrader: (5)

I think you have that backwards. The collar that is stuck and chewed up with the green arrows pointing to it is for the ride height.

terrasmak

iTrader: (8)

And that's why most peoples coilovers are screwed up. Trust me, lengthen the shock, you have less up travel, shorten the shock, more up travel. Travel should be set to the usable range (where you need it) spring preload is used to set ride height.

jstar809

Yea plus aluminum requires a lot more heat for it to expand with out it rapidly dissipating that heat to cool down. That's why I had to call back my Charizard...it only knew fire spin....I'll need a Fire Blast out of it to get that thing loose Lmao!

Grimreaper87

iTrader: (5)

When adjusting the height, do not adjust the height by the spring perch. All height adjustments should be done through the lower mounting bracket. Adjusting the spring perch will change the spring preload and should only be done when corner weighting and balancing the car.


That is copied from stance-usa.com

http://www.stance-usa.com/sus/faq