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Old Apr 27, 2013 | 06:38 PM
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Hi guys do you have any advise on how best to do this
They are currently on the car
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Old Apr 27, 2013 | 07:23 PM
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Need more details mate!! Some like BC can be adjusted simply by loosening the lock nut, removing the hub bolts and turning the bottom of the strut cos the body is threaded
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Old Apr 27, 2013 | 08:29 PM
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Sorry gac coilovers with bottom adjusters
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Old Apr 28, 2013 | 10:03 AM
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Old Apr 28, 2013 | 07:10 PM
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Not the greatest of pics but looks the same basic set up as my BC's. looks like the lock ring is a bit rusty tho. Undo this first then the 2 19mm hub mounting bolts then you should be able to screw the bottom part of the strut up/down to adjust the ride height
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Old Apr 28, 2013 | 07:32 PM
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Cool thanks so a spanner is not required then
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Old Apr 28, 2013 | 11:07 PM
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You ll need some form of C spanner to unlock the locking nut if that's what's required I can't really see it cos it looks quite rusty, and 19mm socket and spanner for the hub bolts
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Actually mate on closer inspection I think I'm wrong! It looks like the thread is purely there for the locking nut to adjust the compression on the spring and not for adjusting the ride height. If you have anymore pics it might help
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Ok thanks no worries I will give them a good clean and take better pictures
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From further inspections there is 2 nuts directly under the coil
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Yeah I would imagine they ll lock against each other
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Ok cool will get my coilovers spanner and give it a go :-D
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