Schiffy Posted September 9, 2013 Report Share Posted September 9, 2013 Ok, first mistake i made was buying a UPR coilover set, but either way... They have been on the car since march, i have tried to adjust them several times(including when i did the longtubes and they were completely removed from the car) i cannot for the life of me turn the damn things. they will NOT adjust! i sprayed them with PB blaster, had 2 dudes help me try to turn them and NOTHING. they are stuck. both sides, i can't adjust them to save my life, I have emailed UPR as of 10 min ago, 4 times and called once and yet have heard NOTHING back from anybody. i'm starting to get mad. i don't expect their product to be top notch, but i expect it to work. i have the springs, if i had some extra money i'd just go buy new sleeves, but i don't. i'm stuck with what i've got, and i'm hoping some of you guys have some ideas that would help me out! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OnyxCobra Posted September 9, 2013 Report Share Posted September 9, 2013 might be silly but there are no set screws you're forgetting right Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Det_Riot Posted September 9, 2013 Report Share Posted September 9, 2013 What onyx said.....? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
95riosnake Posted September 9, 2013 Report Share Posted September 9, 2013 Another vote for checking for set screws, my MM rears have a set screw to hold the adjustment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
64bit_Tuning Posted September 9, 2013 Report Share Posted September 9, 2013 Shoulda used Anti-seize. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rolocut Posted September 9, 2013 Report Share Posted September 9, 2013 Ok, first mistake i made was buying a UPR coilover set, but either way... They have been on the car since march, i have tried to adjust them several times(including when i did the longtubes and they were completely removed from the car) i cannot for the life of me turn the damn things. they will NOT adjust! i sprayed them with PB blaster, had 2 dudes help me try to turn them and NOTHING. they are stuck. both sides, i can't adjust them to save my life, I have emailed UPR as of 10 min ago, 4 times and called once and yet have heard NOTHING back from anybody. i'm starting to get mad. i don't expect their product to be top notch, but i expect it to work. i have the springs, if i had some extra money i'd just go buy new sleeves, but i don't. i'm stuck with what i've got, and i'm hoping some of you guys have some ideas that would help me out!Best bet would be to take set screws all the way out and use a pipe wrench or big pliers to get it turning. Upr uses a rubber/plastic/nylon piece glued to front of set screw that you crush in there to make them not turn. I'm thinking you possibly could of tightened it down to much and broke that off. I had upr coil over kit before and I know I did this. Also check and see if two set screws. Some have 2 and some have 1. Good luck. On going project, 94 cobra, r block, tfsr225, hp efi, vortech ysInstagram [MENTION=584]Rolocut[/MENTION]Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schiffy Posted September 9, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 9, 2013 Best bet would be to take set screws all the way out and use a pipe wrench or big pliers to get it turning. Upr uses a rubber/plastic/nylon piece glued to front of set screw that you crush in there to make them not turn. I'm thinking you possibly could of tightened it down to much and broke that off. I had upr coil over kit before and I know I did this. Also check and see if two set screws. Some have 2 and some have 1. Good luck. On going project, 94 cobra, r block, tfsr225, hp efi, vortech ysInstagram [MENTION=584]Rolocut[/MENTION]Sent from my iPhone using TapatalkOnly 1 set screw, and I pulled it completely out and slipped a cheater bar over the spanner wrench for more leverage. Notta... lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slykin Posted September 9, 2013 Report Share Posted September 9, 2013 (edited) What the heck.. I can spin my collars with one finger. Good luck. Edited September 9, 2013 by Slykin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackmage Posted September 9, 2013 Report Share Posted September 9, 2013 try shockin it, hitting it with a hammer to help break loose any corrosion stuck in the threads of the sleeve and ring? obviously not using a 10lb sledge, but just something to try and break shit loose. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schiffy Posted September 9, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 9, 2013 try shockin it, hitting it with a hammer to help break loose any corrosion stuck in the threads of the sleeve and ring? obviously not using a 10lb sledge, but just something to try and break shit loose.Tried that to... Even took a long breaker bar and put it into the corner if the knuckle and tried to tap it... Still wouldn't move. lmao... I think I'm fu($€d Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackmage Posted September 9, 2013 Report Share Posted September 9, 2013 have access to an air hammer and good vice? try something similar to this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
95riosnake Posted September 9, 2013 Report Share Posted September 9, 2013 Maybe try heating up the adjustment collars with a propane torch or heat gun to expand them, might free them up. I would be sparing with the heat though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duff Daddy Posted September 9, 2013 Report Share Posted September 9, 2013 UPR SUCKS, I have strange junk, and love it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schiffy Posted September 9, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 9, 2013 UPR SUCKS, I have strange junk, and love it.They do, but I got them, and I'm trying to make the best of them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iRoush Posted September 10, 2013 Report Share Posted September 10, 2013 Maybe try heating up the adjustment collars with a propane torch or heat gun to expand them, might free them up. I would be sparing with the heat though.this sounds like it's the only option at this point. otherwise you're going to need to get new sleeves unfortunately. and at that point i would just buy Maximum Motorsports sleeves. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
copmagnet Posted September 10, 2013 Report Share Posted September 10, 2013 funds bro, MM shit is expensive for those of us who aren't millionairs like you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iRoush Posted September 10, 2013 Report Share Posted September 10, 2013 funds bro, MM shit is expensive for those of us who aren't millionairs like you.II understand that money is tight. I'm saying if he can't adjust the sleeves because the collar is seized he doesn't exactly have a lot of options other than buying a new sleeve. It's unfortunate but if he buys another cheap UPR sleeve it's just going to happen again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schiffy Posted September 10, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 10, 2013 II understand that money is tight. I'm saying if he can't adjust the sleeves because the collar is seized he doesn't exactly have a lot of options other than buying a new sleeve. It's unfortunate but if he buys another cheap UPR sleeve it's just going to happen again.I've been looking for a set... Figure I may can find some used, if not ill buy them new. The coilovers are find how they are right now. They aren't hurting anything, i just want moar low! I'll roll as is till I have spare funds and then snag a MM sleeve kit. Is there a specific strut you have to run with MM? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OnyxCobra Posted September 10, 2013 Report Share Posted September 10, 2013 I have to agree, buying better parts the first time around really beats buying cheap parts and replacing them multiple times. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iRoush Posted September 10, 2013 Report Share Posted September 10, 2013 I've been looking for a set... Figure I may can find some used, if not ill buy them new. The coilovers are find how they are right now. They aren't hurting anything, i just want moar low! I'll roll as is till I have spare funds and then snag a MM sleeve kit. Is there a specific strut you have to run with MM?Yep, no rush if they're working fine. As for the MM sleeves, yes they're sleeve are strut style specific. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rolocut Posted September 10, 2013 Report Share Posted September 10, 2013 I've been looking for a set... Figure I may can find some used, if not ill buy them new. The coilovers are find how they are right now. They aren't hurting anything, i just want moar low! I'll roll as is till I have spare funds and then snag a MM sleeve kit. Is there a specific strut you have to run with MM?I have a like new set of granatelli coil overs and a like new set of d&d coil overs with 12-200 springs.... On going project, 94 cobra, r block, tfsr225, hp efi, vortech ysInstagram [MENTION=584]Rolocut[/MENTION]Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schiffy Posted September 10, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 10, 2013 I have a like new set of granatelli coil overs and a like new set of d&d coil overs with 12-200 springs.... On going project, 94 cobra, r block, tfsr225, hp efi, vortech ysInstagram [MENTION=584]Rolocut[/MENTION]Sent from my iPhone using TapatalkI've got springs just need sleeves. I don't know about D&D, but isn't Granatelli the same as UPR? [MENTION=9]SniveTroll[/MENTION] I think has the Granatelli's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rolocut Posted September 10, 2013 Report Share Posted September 10, 2013 I've got springs just need sleeves. I don't know about D&D, but isn't Granatelli the same as UPR? [MENTION=9]SniveTroll[/MENTION] I think has the Granatelli's.Ill sell the sleeves. I think they are all the same accept Max motor sports. I didn't have an issue with my uprs and strange 10 ways I had for 2 years other then noisy and now I got max motor sports and bilsteins and it's quiet but 3 times the price. Just giving you options if you want something by the weekend I got them so no need to search lolOn going project, 94 cobra, r block, tfsr225, hp efi, vortech ysInstagram [MENTION=584]Rolocut[/MENTION]Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duff Daddy Posted September 10, 2013 Report Share Posted September 10, 2013 you can buy just the sleeves from strange for little money Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schiffy Posted September 10, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 10, 2013 Ill sell the sleeves. I think they are all the same accept Max motor sports. I didn't have an issue with my uprs and strange 10 ways I had for 2 years other then noisy and now I got max motor sports and bilsteins and it's quiet but 3 times the price. Just giving you options if you want something by the weekend I got them so no need to search lolOn going project, 94 cobra, r block, tfsr225, hp efi, vortech ysInstagram [MENTION=584]Rolocut[/MENTION]Sent from my iPhone using TapatalkI appreciate it, but I don't have any extra money right now. I'll keep you in min though in case you still have them later. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WildWillyWalker Posted September 10, 2013 Report Share Posted September 10, 2013 Maybe try heating up the adjustment collars with a propane torch or heat gun to expand them, might free them up. I would be sparing with the heat though.That's what I thought, then I was like wait... you probably shouldn't put heat by the strut but I guess you can take it off. :shiftyeyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
95opal Posted September 10, 2013 Report Share Posted September 10, 2013 Shoulda used Anti-seize.A must on any coilover install. You will need new sleeves. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
copmagnet Posted September 10, 2013 Report Share Posted September 10, 2013 pshh, and he says UPR is junk.. USER ERROR!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duff Daddy Posted September 10, 2013 Report Share Posted September 10, 2013 pshh, and he says UPR is junk.. USER ERROR!!!... upr is shit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iRoush Posted September 10, 2013 Report Share Posted September 10, 2013 ... upr is shitLol even if user error this is still true. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
copmagnet Posted September 10, 2013 Report Share Posted September 10, 2013 I'm just giving schiffy a hard time, weeez buddz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SniveTroll Posted September 10, 2013 Report Share Posted September 10, 2013 i have GMS and i had them forever. now i have MM. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schiffy Posted September 11, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 11, 2013 I did use antisieze!!!! lol... I'm telling ya, this shit is just pure junk! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rolocut Posted September 11, 2013 Report Share Posted September 11, 2013 I did use antisieze!!!! lol... I'm telling ya, this shit is just pure junk!Shouldn't need Antiseeze on adonized aluminum, that shit it very hard and is nearly impossible to corrode or strip. On going project, 94 cobra, r block, tfsr225, hp efi, vortech ysInstagram [MENTION=584]Rolocut[/MENTION]Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Psychorugby Posted September 11, 2013 Moderators Report Share Posted September 11, 2013 All these UPR comments really have me worried about my [uninstalled] rear control arms now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schiffy Posted September 11, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 11, 2013 Shouldn't need Antiseeze on adonized aluminum, that shit it very hard and is nearly impossible to corrode or strip. On going project, 94 cobra, r block, tfsr225, hp efi, vortech ysInstagram [MENTION=584]Rolocut[/MENTION]Sent from my iPhone using TapatalkI used it anyways... Think it would have the opposite effect? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rolocut Posted September 11, 2013 Report Share Posted September 11, 2013 I used it anyways... Think it would have the opposite effect?No way lol.On going project, 94 cobra, r block, tfsr225, hp efi, vortech ysInstagram [MENTION=584]Rolocut[/MENTION]Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schiffy Posted September 11, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 11, 2013 No way lol.On going project, 94 cobra, r block, tfsr225, hp efi, vortech ysInstagram @RolocutSent from my iPhone using TapatalkBaby jesus just hates me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iRoush Posted September 11, 2013 Report Share Posted September 11, 2013 All these UPR comments really have me worried about my [uninstalled] rear control arms now.I'd be worried if they're LCA's not so much as UCA's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Psychorugby Posted September 11, 2013 Moderators Report Share Posted September 11, 2013 I'd be worried if they're LCA's not so much as UCA's.I got both... double adjustable. They looked to be decent quality. I also don't race (yet), so I don't know if that is a factor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
