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Farkel · 12-02-2007, 03:11 PM

I'm not quite sure how I'm going to adjust the ride height of my springs once the coilovers are on the car

I didn't get a spanner wrench with them and I can't seem to source one out... Any makeshift method I could use with normal tools?

Sidewayzzz · 12-02-2007, 03:15 PM

flathead screw driver, a hammer, and a towel.

*burnsauto* · 12-02-2007, 03:21 PM

ive seen larger wrenches being used...but spanner wrenches are pretty easy to find. what brand of coilover is being used? alot of times you can get ones directly from the manufacturer. also, i know they make generic ones through summitracing.com companies like moroso make them.

to adjust them, i usually get the car off the ground (i usually use a lift.) and adjust...until its where i want it.

ROIDMONKEY · 12-02-2007, 03:25 PM

big flat screw driver and a hammer

serturbo · 12-02-2007, 10:55 PM

Slip joint pliers could also work.

jspaeth · 12-02-2007, 10:56 PM

You should def get the spanner wrenches....ones salt and sand and stuff get up in there, it can be hard to crack them loose sometimes

but ya screwdriver works for now i guess

*fliprayzin240sx* · 12-03-2007, 08:55 AM

Monkey wrench works too...

SHIFT_Slide · 12-03-2007, 09:04 AM

Chain strap wrench works the best IMO.

KA24DESOneThree · 12-03-2007, 09:57 AM

You honestly can't seem to source one out? Are you serious?

Search the words "coilover wrench" on Google. Nine out of the first ten responses are places which sell coilover wrenches.

Slidin240Wayz · 12-03-2007, 11:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KA24DESOneThree

You honestly can't seem to source one out? Are you serious?

Search the words "coilover wrench" on Google. Nine out of the first ten responses are places which sell coilover wrenches.

Where do I search?

Yes...coilover wrenched can be had easily.

dvdevo · 12-03-2007, 11:50 AM

i used a oilfilter tool

CAPTAINNEO · 12-03-2007, 12:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SHIFT_Slide

Chain strap wrench works the best IMO.

Quote:

Originally Posted by dvdevo

i used a oilfilter tool

for some reason never thought/used either of these...great ideas.

but yea, you can get them anywhere...like everyone else said, hit up the manufacturer. i know the guys at tein sell so many they sell them at shows/events..

((sr)) kelly · 12-03-2007, 12:23 PM

wrap it with a towel, and use chain links

trsilvias13 · 12-03-2007, 12:46 PM

Goto a motorcycle shop, they usually carry spanner wrenches in stock. That how I use to adjust my coilover (apexi)

pbcstylez · 12-03-2007, 04:12 PM

post up in the local forum see if somebody has a set, you're bound to find somebody with another set of coiliovers like yours that will be willing to loan it to you. You arent one of... i doubt you're that special.

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12-02-2007, 03:21 PM	#3
burnsauto Premium Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: 717, PA Age: 35 Posts: 3,153 Trader Rating: (5) Rides Gallery: burnsauto Feedback Score: 5 reviews	ive seen larger wrenches being used...but spanner wrenches are pretty easy to find. what brand of coilover is being used? alot of times you can get ones directly from the manufacturer. also, i know they make generic ones through summitracing.com companies like moroso make them. to adjust them, i usually get the car off the ground (i usually use a lift.) and adjust...until its where i want it. __________________

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jspaeth Nissanaholic! Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Philadelphia suburbs Age: 37 Posts: 2,347 Trader Rating: (7) Rides Gallery: jspaeth Feedback Score: 7 reviews	You should def get the spanner wrenches....ones salt and sand and stuff get up in there, it can be hard to crack them loose sometimes but ya screwdriver works for now i guess __________________ Daily driven

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fliprayzin240sx Man w/ CTSV & a Car Seat Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Tampa Posts: 17,998 Trader Rating: (19) Rides Gallery: fliprayzin240sx Feedback Score: 19 reviews	Monkey wrench works too... __________________ If you think Zilvia has too many assholes... CLICK HERE!!!

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SHIFT_Slide Zilvia Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: NJ Posts: 165 Trader Rating: (4) Feedback Score: 4 reviews	Chain strap wrench works the best IMO. __________________

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Sidewayzzz Zilvia Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Vegas Age: 35 Posts: 221 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	flathead screw driver, a hammer, and a towel.

12-02-2007, 03:25 PM	#4
ROIDMONKEY Nissanaholic! Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: HollyFLORIDA Posts: 2,027 Trader Rating: (4) Rides Gallery: ROIDMONKEY Feedback Score: 4 reviews	big flat screw driver and a hammer

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serturbo Leaky Injector Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Hawaii Age: 46 Posts: 56 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Slip joint pliers could also work.

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KA24DESOneThree Nissanaholic! Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: SD County SoCal Age: 35 Posts: 2,441 Trader Rating: (2) Rides Gallery: KA24DESOneThree Feedback Score: 2 reviews	You honestly can't seem to source one out? Are you serious? Search the words "coilover wrench" on Google. Nine out of the first ten responses are places which sell coilover wrenches.

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dvdevo Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: cali Posts: 1,469 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	i used a oilfilter tool

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((sr)) kelly BANNED Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Zebulon... NC Posts: 1,035 Trader Rating: (6) Feedback Score: 6 reviews	wrap it with a towel, and use chain links

12-03-2007, 12:46 PM	#14
trsilvias13 Nissanaholic! Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 1,984 Trader Rating: (5) Feedback Score: 5 reviews	Goto a motorcycle shop, they usually carry spanner wrenches in stock. That how I use to adjust my coilover (apexi)

12-03-2007, 04:12 PM	#15
pbcstylez Nissanaholic! Join Date: May 2005 Location: East Bay Age: 36 Posts: 2,110 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	post up in the local forum see if somebody has a set, you're bound to find somebody with another set of coiliovers like yours that will be willing to loan it to you. You arent one of... i doubt you're that special. __________________ parking lot pimpin... Seller Feedback here: http://www.zilvia.net/f/showthread.p...ight=pbcstylez

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