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boostn5Ghaba
02-26-2005, 10:11 PM
Can't get it to unlock with my spanner wrenches also tried hammering the collers and it won't move at all. I also tried using some anti-siege.

Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks

STIBungy
02-26-2005, 10:34 PM
Shouldnt be that difficult. Set both spanner wrenches about 1-2 inches apart and then clamp with your hand or use a pair of channel locks. I've never had to use tools to loosen them.

redb20teg
02-26-2005, 11:21 PM
you probably have alot of dirt in between the threads...use a flathead and hit it with a hammer while holding the other one with the wrench.

redb20teg
02-26-2005, 11:22 PM
next time clean the threads first before you twist them.

blue
02-27-2005, 12:27 AM
yea i had the same problem like 2 weeks ago...i just had a shit load of dirt and other crap everywere..what acctually worked for me is TIRE FOAM--that stuff that comes in a spray bottle..get it anywhere just spray on there, let the white foam do its work and whip loosend dirt off threads, and just use all ur mussle cause they will break apart trust me!! GL

Weston
02-27-2005, 01:43 AM
WD40

boostn5Ghaba
02-27-2005, 02:11 AM
Thanks for all the replies. I swear, I'd tried all that: hammer with the flat head, wd40, and all kinds of shiet.

I can take one off and let you guys try it if you guys don't believe me. Maybe it'll work you guys.

boostn5Ghaba
02-27-2005, 02:15 AM
I will buy you lunch if you can break the collars loose.

STIBungy
02-27-2005, 02:59 AM
It's on. Bring it!

HONDA GHANDI
02-27-2005, 10:35 AM
Mag Clor > you

boostn5Ghaba
02-27-2005, 06:01 PM
you probably right ghandi.

STI, i'll hit you up in a couple of days. FYI, these are Tanabe Pro SS coilovers.