I got a set of GC Coilovers on a set of stock struts/shocks and I am having trouble removing them from the stock crap. I got the nut off the top of the shaft and the mount removed but the bottom part of the coil over ( the part with the threads and adjustor) wont come off. Is there something speicial i need to do to get it off or just pound on it with a hammer till it comes off? Thanks guys

I would soak it with some penetrating oil and then try tapping it with a hammer and something to put against the bottom of it.

Be careful though. You don't want to chip up the threads or anything.

Might be worth calling up GC to see what new sleeves would cost you though. I came across an RKSport sleeve (much the same) that was pretty much fused to a stock strut a few years back. A friend had bought the set used and they ended up being completely useless to him.

Hit them a few times with a rubber mallet.

well got one of the rear ones to come off but the other side wont. It looks like the little gold ring that sits inside of the threaded part is stuck to the shaft and it stayed still while i pounded the thread part down.Think heat would help?

New GC sleeves are like $60 for the pair including shipping. At least thats what they were maybe 2 years ago.

Same thing happened to me..Ended up having to buy a whole new strut and mount

yea im thinkin that this is a lost cause. that gold ring that sits inside around the strut and sits in a little groove inside the threaded part is fussed to the strut and its not coming off. I tried PB blaster, heat, large hammer and it wont budge.