Whats the best tool to move the c clamp on 5100 front strut

Whats the best way to move the c clamp from 2.5 setting down to 0 on the 5100 front strut. Its getting fustraiting. Im using a flat head screw driver but not trying to scratch the strut. I know they got to be a better way some how to make it easier to move the c clamp.

 

on mine i just used my fingernails and to hold it open while i moved it... was super easy, just don't open it more than you need to

 

a flat head screw driver but dont worry about scratching the strut.

 

i just took a small screwdriver and lifted one edge out of the groove and then lifted the rest out with my finger and slid it up

and dont worry abotu scratches.. no one is going to see it and it wont hurt anything

 

I used two pair of pliers and grabbed each side of the opening. Very easy and no scratches.

 

I used snap ring pliers but not everyone has a pair of those.

 

I used snap ring pliers also. I bought a whole set from a Harbor Freight sidewalk sale for $8 a few years ago. I have gotten my $8 worth for sure.

 

kinda dissapointed that with a name like macgyver you used proper tools... haha

 

Thanks I got the first one. My eibach coils will be in Fri.

 

I used to use needle nose pliers with the tips ground down.

Now after an impulse buy at Harbor Freight (most purchases there are impulse buys anyways) I have the proper tools.

 

I did this as well