how to lowwer my ej1 more?

[ike1254]

i have adjustables on my civic and i lost the tool and i cant loosen the ring. what can i do?

 

[1993DX]

Coil overs I'm assuming?? If so, what kind?

If you have two jam nuts that you would use two spanner wrenches on, you can place a brass punch on one of the teeth of the lower nut and tap it with a hammer (counter clockwise of course) to break it free. If they've been on a while lubing with WD40 first would help so you could then spin it by hand. A screw driver would work in a pinch but be careful not to blow off one of the teeth.

If you have one jam nut that has a set screw it may be a little more difficult, as some of them don't have teeth, and they are more inclined to bend / distort since they aren't a sold ring all the way around.

Either way, more info on the brand you have would help.


A big effin pair of channel lock pliers might give you some grip on it lol.

 

[DarkCreep]

Cover them in PB blaster for about 30 mins.
Then hit em with a flat head and a hammer.

 

[tonyM]

you can order extras spanner wrenches on-line or at most part stores.

 

[ike1254]

i think my adjustables have one set screw that fits an alen key wrench to loosen the ring but i stripped it i think so now what? big effin chanel locks or vise grips?

 

[1993DX]

Oh..... Well, you could try to back it out with an extractor then get a new screw from a hardware store.

Or get a new set of coil overs...

Is the set screw recessed in the ring or is the head exposed? If it's exposed use a penetrating oil and vice grips, then replace the set screw.

 

[ike1254]

the screw is recessed bro

 

[1993DX]

Then you may need to try an extractor if it's rounded out.

You could try drilling it out and replacing it with a through bolt/nut. But I know they don't really have a lot of material to work with so you may be testing it's rigidity and safety.

Or get a new kit....

Unless anyone else has any ideas??