Seized coilover why oh why!!

[The Dude]

Originally Posted by winter

Be a man, and beat it. Nothing a 5 lb hammer can't handle.

Yeah, hit that spring with a 5-pound hammer. Nothing could possibly go wrong...

[codyace]

Originally Posted by The Dude

Yeah, hit that spring with a 5-pound hammer. Nothing could possibly go wrong...

IT works...I've loosed plenty with a punch or drive on the adjuster 'points' and a hammer. THe shock/sudden impact can jar things loose and work to your advantage. Other desperate remedies include large pipe wrench to loosen the collar as well.