Need supsension HELP!

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Hcraig13
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Just got my megan coilovers in the other day. I started trying to put them on tonight. When i gaot to removing the two 17mm bolts on the spindle i cant get them off. I cracked the socket before the bolts broke free I need advice on how to remove them. Thanks


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wynnEZ
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Get some PB blaster and spray and let it sit then try again.

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Lots of PB Blaster and use a torch to heat it up. Worst case, you have to drive to a shop that has air gun, loose them and come back home to finish installation.

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PB blaster and breaker bar.

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tramp_drift240
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how did you break the socket. how were you trying to get it off?

get some PB blaster, 1/2" drive ratchet and socket, and a rubber mallet.

thats what ive been using. that and my air tools.

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Clawhammer
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Yeah I used air tools on all my suspension upgrades...sucker.

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Hcraig13 wrote:Just got my megan coilovers in the other day. I started trying to put them on tonight. When i gaot to removing the two 17mm bolts on the spindle i cant get them off. I cracked the socket before the bolts broke free I need advice on how to remove them. Thanks
you just need some leverage ie break bar. use half inch socket

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Hcraig13
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Went to walmart at about 11:00 got PB blaster and finished at 2:30. The car looks sick but i gotta get a rear camber and rear spacers. Ill post up some pictures soon. The car rides so much tighter. My old suspension was about gone.I couldnt stop staring at it for about 30 minutes.

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Rumor is that PB blaster was made by the hands of god..... But yeah just for future reference, if any bolt on your car ever looks like it might be stuck just drench it in PB blaster and it will instantly become unstuck.

Michael.Timz
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impact gun for suspension parts.

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im rockin megans aswell. damn good suspesion if u ask me. car feels like it sticks to the road alot better. and definately looks ALOT better

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Hcraig13
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Just drove the car today with the new suspension. It needs the rear camber bad but it still drives great. If i get spacers in the back i think i might have to roll the fenders but i dont know if i want to get into that project. The next thing to do is get the roof painted black and maybe an origin roof spoiler but i dont see many people with those so i dont know if it looks good or not. The coilovers are only lowered half way and the car has no wheel gap. You cant hardly fit one finger in there and the resonator scrapes on every speed bump but i love it.


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