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KING COIL OVERS CLEANING/PAINTING

Discussion in 'Suspension' started by tacomonazul, Feb 19, 2014.

  1. Feb 19, 2014 at 11:04 PM
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    tacomonazul

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    Bought a pair of used King 2.5 16'' Coil overs and want to clean shock cylinders and paint top cap, rod end and coil adjustment cap on both shocks.

    Has anybody done this?
    What do you recommend to use for cleaning, removing rust, oil and painting?

    maybe this will help
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  2. Feb 19, 2014 at 11:38 PM
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    tacomonazul

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    http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/2nd-gen-builds/227832-my-never-end-build.html
    Here are some pics

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  3. Feb 20, 2014 at 4:46 AM
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    Gearheadesw

    Gearheadesw must modify

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    As nice as those shocks are...
    I like the first picture better.
     
  4. Feb 20, 2014 at 5:56 AM
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    Wishbone Runner

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    I'd use that set of bobbers to give them a good polishing.
     
  5. Feb 20, 2014 at 6:04 AM
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    :laugh: I need to clean that set too :rolleyes:
     
  6. Feb 20, 2014 at 6:08 AM
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    BUCKLE UP! It makes it harder for Aliens to pull you out of your Truck.
    Ya, that's a nice pair.
     
  7. Feb 20, 2014 at 9:07 AM
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    Any one has cleaned their shocks?
     
  8. Feb 20, 2014 at 9:05 PM
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    I have no idea how to help, but dang :eek:
     
  9. Feb 20, 2014 at 9:13 PM
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  11. Feb 21, 2014 at 3:12 PM
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    What was the question?
     
  12. Feb 21, 2014 at 7:10 PM
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    Lots of useful post/answers in here.:rofl:

    Is it oxidizing that is the issue? If so, some sort of chemical treatment should be what you are looking for.
     
  13. Feb 22, 2014 at 8:41 AM
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    I know it was a bad idea posting a pic of my girlfriend.

    They have oil, rust, dirt that won't come off, already tried WD-40, WD-40 rust release penetrant, degreaser but it won't come off.

    Did some advance
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  14. Feb 22, 2014 at 2:43 PM
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    Yeah right! -More pics to prove it! :p
     
  15. Feb 22, 2014 at 3:05 PM
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    With a girlfriend that beautiful, could afford a new set... Just kidding, congratulations. Powerful buffing wheel, works wonders to clean up like new..I.M.H.O.
     
  16. Feb 23, 2014 at 7:22 PM
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    Shes's the reason I don't have money for a new set :p

    Finished cleaning, WD-40 and steel wool made it

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  17. Feb 23, 2014 at 7:47 PM
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    Nice, cleaned up well.
     
  18. Sep 18, 2014 at 4:58 AM
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    I need those shocks! Lol.

    Bruh, your girlfriend is Denise Milani? DAMN
     
  19. Sep 18, 2014 at 7:38 AM
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    nah just trolling lol
     

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