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Old 19 February 2014, 09:37 PM
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as most of you know the kw v3 coilovers dont come with rear extenders ive managed to source a pair however how would i secure them in the top of the struts ?

would i use some form of loctite ?
Old 19 February 2014, 10:19 PM
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What ones are you using?
I made some custom ones for my KW Clubsport's and just pushed them in, they haven't fallen out.
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The hex key is just pushed in and I've had no problems in about 8000 miles.

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Old 19 February 2014, 10:31 PM
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ive just ordered 2mm hex key 9" long
http://www.mscdirect.co.uk/EKL-54920...D/product.html

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They should be ok just pushed in, not sure how well they'll work due to the angle but at only 2mm they'll be pretty flexible.
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thanks mate i'll give them a try fed up of taking the back seats out
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