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Chrenan · Joined: 15 Jan 2003 Posts: 3903 Location: Canada

What size wrenches are required to lower the rear via the eccentric bolts? There used to be a nice writeup on the Paragon site that listed the wrench sizes needed, and I thought there were some weird sizes needed like 36 mm? Anyone remember? The paragon tech site is still down. I want to make sure I have the tools before I attempt it.
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leadfoot · Posted: Sun Dec 31, 2006 3:23 pm Post subject:

36mm open ended spanner for the inside, and a 24mm socket for the outside, depending on how strong you are and how old the nut is, I used a two foot torque wrench on the end of the 24mm socket...
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Chrenan · Joined: 15 Jan 2003 Posts: 3903 Location: Canada

Perfect, thanks! The nut is old, and I'm weak!
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Smoothie · Posted: Mon Jan 01, 2007 6:08 am Post subject:

I used one o' these funny lookin' adjustable Craftsman wrenches <click> for the 36mm eccentric bolt. It opens as far as 37mm, so just barely fills the bill.

Might want to get a few drops of penetrating oil on them a day or so ahead of time - I remember them breaking loose with great violence, a loud noise and a puff of smoke. I also used a large torque wrench on the outside nut.

-And I don't want to sound like a broken record here, but remember that alterning the height involves more than just loosening and turning that eccentric. Height, camber and toe are all inter-related, so you'll need to check the alignment.
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Chrenan · Joined: 15 Jan 2003 Posts: 3903 Location: Canada

Thanks for the tips guys. Picked up a 36 mm wrench this afternoon, I like tools so no big deal to buy a few specific ones. The car will be heading in for an alignment first thing in the spring as the front has lowering springs now as well, so it will definitely need an adjustment. I go to a great little hole in the wall shop where the guy lets me in the back to help with the alignment and he only charges $35.
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