Adjusting DRM coil over shocks

[randy ransome]

Question, how do you keep the black threaded part from turning? When I turn the big nut with the spanner wrench the black threaded part turns also.
Am I missing something simple? I looked for a set screw in the big nut but didn't see one.

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[-=Jeff=-]

mine has a set screw for the adjuster ring..

BUT If you have force applied to the collar from the spring or car, the threaded sleeve will turn with the collar

[randy ransome]

Where is the set screw? Is it between two of the spanner wrench holes? I couldn't find a set screw anywhere. I had the car on jack stands but the spring still turned. I'm lost.
I called DRM and they said I needed to hold the center piece, they didn't say how, but there's not enough room to do that.




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[WVZR-1]

I have a set here and the sleeve is not done to accommodate a set screw. I don't know what product they're supplying now but if the sleeve once dropped over the snap-ring would require substantial effort to rotate the sleeve when attempting to use a spanner on the collar.

Is this a new install or an install with some miles? If a new install is this the first shock of four, second, third or last? Check a couple others. Who grooved the shocks and supplied the snap-rings? The style I have here is a little different than some and the collar "you're mentioning" is actually part of the spanner and the sleeve is an entirely separate component. I really believe this is your issue likely. Look again, the spanner/collar is maybe 20mm tall with a 8 - 10mm shoulder. I've had some coil-overs that used dual spanners to adjust/lock height. This set is different.

[-=Jeff=-]

Where is the set screw? Is it between two of the spanner wrench holes? I couldn't find a set screw anywhere. I had the car on jack stands but the spring still turned. I'm lost.
I called DRM and they said I needed to hold the center piece, they didn't say how, but there's not enough room to do that.


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I should have specified, I don't have the DRM kit but it is similar. I found, with the threaded sleeve sitting on the snap ring on the shock that the whole assembly would turn. You need to get something to hold the sleeve from moving. I have used a strap wrench in the past.

[randy ransome]

The shocks were on the car when I bought it. I talked to the original owner and he said he got them from DRM several years ago. I got the drivers side to turn just now but still having trouble with the other side.


Thanks for the replies, still working on it.




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[WVZR-1]

The shocks were on the car when I bought it. I talked to the original owner and he said he got them from DRM several years ago. I got the drivers side to turn just now but still having trouble with the other side.


Thanks for the replies, still working on it.




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That might likely contribute to what you're experiencing. Higher miles and an accumulation of debris on the sleeves. If the collar/spanner is higher on the sleeve a strap wrench could certainly be a "go to" on the sleeve that's protruding through the bottom.

[randy ransome]

I finally got it. I put a hose clamp around the threaded part and was able to get a good grip. The nut finally broke free and I was able to adjust it.

Thanks a bunch folks.




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