[cooldude960]

Does anyone have a FTS Coilover adjustment tool they would be willing to lend me. They want $75 for it which I think is a little over the top.

I would pay to/from shipping to borrow it. No expense to you.

PM me if you are willing.

 

[ChickenNoodel]

What is this tool you speak of ?

 

[cooldude960]

What is this tool you speak of ?

The coilover adjustment tool

 

[vivalabrandon43]

Why not try another brand's 2.0 or 2.5 spanner wrench?

 

[cooldude960]

Why not try another brand's 2.0 or 2.5 spanner wrench?

Was thinking about that but that's a guessing game.

Easier if someone has the tool already.

 

[99wolfpack chevy]

why not let a local machine shop make it? probably wouldn't cost more than $50 at most and the only dimensions that really matter are the inner radius and the tooth part. the handle can be whatever size

 

[cooldude960]

why not let a local machine shop make it? probably wouldn't cost more than $50 at most and the only dimensions that really matter are the inner radius and the tooth part. the handle can be whatever size

That's the plan bro if no one has one.

 

[brucebruce45]

I've got the one for the fabtech cos but I'm almost sure it won't work for the fts cos

 

[cooldude960]

I've got the one for the fabtech cos but I'm almost sure it won't work for the fts cos

Yeah they look different man.

The FTS ones look very similar to the FOX ones.

 

[99wolfpack chevy]

well good luck either way

 

[DirtMafia]

See how far apart the holes are on the bottom cap. I'd hope they used pretty standard dimensions. A normal shock spanner will probably work.

http://www.synergymfg.com/Synergy-Universal-Shock-Spanner-Wrench-p-20277.html#.VO4WU3zF_-s

 

[cooldude960]

See how far apart the holes are on the bottom cap. I'd hope they used pretty standard dimensions. A normal shock spanner will probably work.

http://www.synergymfg.com/Synergy-Universal-Shock-Spanner-Wrench-p-20277.html#.VO4WU3zF_-s

That works perfect man, the FTS coil overs look exactly like the ICONs so if the one from synergy doesn't work then I'll get the one from Icon.

Thanks again

 

[flatblack83]

I bought the foa spanner wrench for 20.00, it works on my kings. They have it for 2 and 2.5 coilovers.

http://f-o-a.com/shop/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=71&products_id=60

 

[DirtMafia]

I bought the foa spanner wrench for 20.00, it works on my kings. They have it for 2 and 2.5 coilovers.

http://f-o-a.com/shop/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=71&products_id=60

Are you using it just for collar preload adjustment?

That one will work great until you encounter a bottom cap with holes in it (Fox, King, etc...) where you'll need the little roll pins. IIRC FOA is the only one who put a hex into their lower caps.

 

[cooldude960]

My FTS coil overs just have the top collar. Nothing on the bottom.

 

[flatblack83]

That spanner I posted fits a few 2.5 coilovers. I can't see why from pics that it wouldn't work. Plus 20.00 is cheap. Oh and the bottom nut on kings has nubs so it can be unscrewed. Then again why would u need to remove the bottom unless you are rebuilding/revalving them. The top collar is for the preload and to gain or loose heigth.

 

[cooldude960]

That spanner I posted fits a few 2.5 coilovers. I can't see why from pics that it wouldn't work. Plus 20.00 is cheap. Oh and the bottom nut on kings has nubs so it can be unscrewed. Then again why would u need to remove the bottom unless you are rebuilding/revalving them. The top collar is for the preload and to gain or loose heigth.

Oh it'll work for sure man, thanks.

I was just saying the FTS coil overs don't have anything to adjust on the bottom.

 

[cooldude960]

On another note, does everyone run some kind of bushing on the top and bottom of their coils or do you just let it be, metal on metal.

Mine came with no bushings.

 

[DirtMafia]

That spanner I posted fits a few 2.5 coilovers. I can't see why from pics that it wouldn't work. Plus 20.00 is cheap. Oh and the bottom nut on kings has nubs so it can be unscrewed. Then again why would u need to remove the bottom unless you are rebuilding/revalving them. The top collar is for the preload and to gain or loose heigth.

I was just thinking from a one tool (do-it-all) perspective. My shock rebuild count is probably coming up on triple digits, the less tools I have to pick up/drop/misplace :crazy: the better IMO.

The nubs or knurling on the bottom bearing cap is usually not sufficient to remove them by hand based on my experience. Maybe I have weak fingers, who knows...The spanner (w/ roll pins) makes quick & easy work of it.

On another note, does everyone run some kind of bushing on the top and bottom of their coils or do you just let it be, metal on metal.

Mine came with no bushings.

You mean between the spring and the actual collar and bottom spring plate that it rests on?

I would just run it, if there is sufficient preload to not allow the spring to come loose at full droop I doubt it will chew up the collar/lower spring plate. One of the only worthwhile upgrades I've seen is the AGM slider for dual rate setups.

 

[cooldude960]

I was just thinking from a one tool (do-it-all) perspective. My shock rebuild count is probably coming up on triple digits, the less tools I have to pick up/drop/misplace :crazy: the better IMO.

The nubs or knurling on the bottom bearing cap is usually not sufficient to remove them by hand based on my experience. Maybe I have weak fingers, who knows...The spanner (w/ roll pins) makes quick & easy work of it.



You mean between the spring and the actual collar and bottom spring plate that it rests on?

I would just run it, if there is sufficient preload to not allow the spring to come loose at full droop I doubt it will chew up the collar/lower spring plate. One of the only worthwhile upgrades I've seen is the AGM slider for dual rate setups.

Yep between the spring and bottom spring plate and collar.

I didn't think it needed it.