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Old Jun 19, 2012 | 04:07 PM
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Today I decided to lower my front a little bit more because I recently fixed the problem with the tire rubbing on the bumper tab (I had to raise it for a little while because the rubbing was way too excessive and I didn't have time to fix it).
I currently have KW V3's on my car and everything on my driver's side went smoothly. When I went to the passenger side, I lowering but it started getting extremely stiff even with it unlocked.
I didn't think much of it but when I went to lock it, it wouldn't go in as far as it usually would and it was a lot harder to screw in.

My question is, should I be worrying about this? Is there anything wrong with it or is it perfectly fine?
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Old Jun 19, 2012 | 04:22 PM
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What part exactly was getting "stiff"? The threaded body, a locking collar, or the dampening adjuster?
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Old Jun 19, 2012 | 04:58 PM
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After I unlock it with the Allen Key and try to lower it, it's super stiff.
I think that's the locking collar?
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Old Jun 19, 2012 | 06:34 PM
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You might have got the locking collar jammed because of road sand and debris.

Before adjusting the collar, have you blown the threded area around (above and below) the collar with compressed air?

Also cleaner spray and brush should be used to get the debris out as much as possible.
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Old Jun 19, 2012 | 09:46 PM
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Originally Posted by SCWB
You might have got the locking collar jammed because of road sand and debris.

Before adjusting the collar, have you blown the threded area around (above and below) the collar with compressed air?

Also cleaner spray and brush should be used to get the debris out as much as possible.
Oh I see. I didn't realize the dirt and stuff would make that much of a difference!
I'll try to clean it out tomorrow! Thanks SCWB and Gville!
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Old Jun 20, 2012 | 03:37 PM
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Blast the threaded body with WD-40 or PB Blaster. That'll get'r loosened up!
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