• Mustang Forums
  • 1979 - 1995 (Fox, SN95.0, & 2.3L) -General/Talk-
  • Fox 5.0 Mustang Tech

D&D coiloverkit + lakewoods= Problems

  • Thread starter Thread starter 2002whitegt
  • Start date Start date Dec 24, 2004

2002whitegt

Founding Member
May 31, 2002
179
12
19
Houston TX
Dec 24, 2004
#1
  • Dec 24, 2004
  • #1
I just got around to seeing how the coilover kit would fit around the shocks and to my shock the wouldn't fit, there is a ring around the top that holds the clamp so the shock doestn't open, here is a pic because I can't explain it obviously




Once I take off the clamp the "ring" stays on the shock like so



And the added circumferance of it does not allow the coilover kit to slide in as demonstrated



I'm stumped, I was thinking of prying off the "ring" but felt that that was unsafe, and as of right now I'm thinking of grinding some of it down.

Does anyone else know what has to be done in order to fit the coilover kit on the lakewood shock.

any help is appreciated,

thanks
 

QDRHRSE

New Member
Dec 31, 2002
1,590
0
0
Palmdale, CA
Dec 24, 2004
#2
  • Dec 24, 2004
  • #2
If I remember correctly I pried mine off. Just to be safe somebody should second that..
 

QDRHRSE

New Member
Dec 31, 2002
1,590
0
0
Palmdale, CA
Dec 24, 2004
#3
  • Dec 24, 2004
  • #3
Wait a minute....I remember. You have to carefully drill out the rivets on top and then the ring will come right off. It's been a while. I think that there are 3 of them.
 

2002whitegt

Founding Member
May 31, 2002
179
12
19
Houston TX
Dec 24, 2004
#4
  • Dec 24, 2004
  • #4
QDRHRSE said:
Wait a minute....I remember. You have to carefully drill out the rivets on top and then the ring will come right off. It's been a while. I think that there are 3 of them.
Click to expand...


Thanks dude, that sounds resonable, I just hope I don't go to deep, and yes there are three rivets.

Later
 

90mustangGT

I felt sorry for girls because
Founding Member
Jan 15, 2002
2,773
17
89
Dallas, GA
Dec 24, 2004
#5
  • Dec 24, 2004
  • #5
Forget the drill, I just turned the strut upside down and used a punch to knock that ring off. Came off real easy.
 
You must log in or register to reply here.

Similar threads

New Exhaust for 408w stroker
  • SadbutTrue
  • Sep 10, 2026
  • 1965 - 1973 Classic Mustangs -General/Talk-
Replies
1
Views
147
1965 - 1973 Classic Mustangs -General/Talk- Sep 10, 2026
nickyb
B
Where to go from here on my build…
  • B0udreaux
  • Jul 14, 2026
  • 1979 - 1995 (Fox, SN95.0, & 2.3L) -General/Talk-
Replies
8
Views
421
1979 - 1995 (Fox, SN95.0, & 2.3L) -General/Talk- Jul 18, 2026
AeroCoupe
W
I need a 1997 Mustang PATS A expert!
  • Wolfdogg
  • Oct 2, 2026
  • 1996 - 2004 SN95 Mustang -General/Talk-
Replies
3
Views
184
1996 - 2004 SN95 Mustang -General/Talk- Oct 5, 2026
Noobz347
W
Speedometer and shifting issues
  • wyatt-tetro891
  • Aug 17, 2026
  • 1979 - 1995 (Fox, SN95.0, & 2.3L) -General/Talk-
Replies
6
Views
270
1979 - 1995 (Fox, SN95.0, & 2.3L) -General/Talk- Aug 18, 2026
wyatt-tetro891
W
S
Car shakes when taking off help???
  • STANKYstangs
  • May 10, 2026
  • 1996 - 2004 SN95 Mustang -General/Talk-
Replies
12
Views
502
1996 - 2004 SN95 Mustang -General/Talk- May 27, 2026
LILCBRA
Share:
Bluesky Email Share Link
  • Mustang Forums
  • 1979 - 1995 (Fox, SN95.0, & 2.3L) -General/Talk-
  • Fox 5.0 Mustang Tech
Menu
Log in

Register

  • Forums
  • What's new
  • Media
  • Resources
  • Contact
  • Sponsor
X

Privacy & Transparency

We use cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:

  • Personalized ads and content
  • Content measurement and audience insights

Do you accept cookies and these technologies?

X

Privacy & Transparency

We use cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:

  • Personalized ads and content
  • Content measurement and audience insights

Do you accept cookies and these technologies?