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Old Dec 23, 2009 | 05:50 PM
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I have B&G Coilovers currently and I tried to loosen the 2 locking rings on the rear coilovers so I can lower my car some more. However, the 2 rings wouldnt budge. I tried putting some WD-40 and letting it soak in for about 10 minutes but still no luck.

is there a secret trick or something to getting them unlocked? so far, ive just tried twisting them together in opposite directions which was how I did it before, but they seem to have become stuck on now
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i usually stick a cheater pipe on the ends of the wrenches, or else hit the wrenches with a hammer, both prove to be effective for me
Old Dec 23, 2009 | 08:25 PM
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I had a similar issue.

My friend used a flat head and a hammer.

Not the ideal solution. But it worked.
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thanks, ill have to give either one of those ideas a try
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well thats what happens when u dont adjust it for a while.. just lube it up again and use your muscle or an extender so it can help alleviate the stress
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