Installing Fortune Auto 500 True Rear coils.

370Tyler · 02-19-2020, 11:15 AM

So I finally ordered my FA 500 true rear coils. along with all the suspension arms to go with it, (SPL, toe, camber, traction, FUCAS) any tips when installing? I heard if you don't lube everything up it might get squeaky? what lube should be used and where? Overall seems like a pretty standard procedure but any help would be nice!

JARblue · 02-19-2020, 11:58 AM

Check the DIY section. Rusty has done a DIY for pretty much every SPL part. I'm pretty sure there's an FA install in there, too. I have a set but I've never heard anything about them being squeaky. Anti-sieze is a must for most of the SPL parts.

OptionZero · 02-19-2020, 12:11 PM

Not sure what squeaking you’re referring to but many coilovers squeak because the springs are struggling to rotate against the perch on compression

Some Swift Thrust washers solve that problems. Ive used them on multiple coilovers and it solves that issue

370Tyler · 02-19-2020, 02:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OptionZero

Not sure what squeaking you’re referring to but many coilovers squeak because the springs are struggling to rotate against the perch on compression

Some Swift Thrust washers solve that problems. Ive used them on multiple coilovers and it solves that issue

Sweet where can I get those? is that the swift like the spring brand swift?

370Tyler · 02-19-2020, 02:51 PM

also with my FA's I got swift springs and swift helpers

OptionZero · 02-19-2020, 03:42 PM

Any swift retailer but i used SPL parts

370Tyler · 02-19-2020, 04:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OptionZero

Any swift retailer but i used SPL parts

same I did all spl arms and stuff.

OptionZero · 02-19-2020, 04:33 PM

I'm saying the thrust washers are made by Swift and SPL can get them for you. There's even a listing:

https://www.splparts.com/products/sw...t-washers.html

You just need to know the diameter of the springs Fortune uses

EDIT:
Do you have the SPL Mid-links? If so, those require 65mm ID springs (2.5 inch)
If you ordered from Fortune with a divorced set up, call the immediately and make sure they are sending you 65mm ID springs

Otherwise they may be sending you some 5 inch ID ones for the OEM bucket which will not work with the SPL midlinks

https://www.splparts.com/products/re...-370z-g37.html

Rusty · 02-19-2020, 06:19 PM

My install threads.

The Complete SPL Front Suspension

The Complete SPL Rear Suspension (Almost)

SPL Rear Sub-Frame Bushings

JARblue · 02-19-2020, 07:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OptionZero

I'm saying the thrust washers are made by Swift and SPL can get them for you. There's even a listing:

https://www.splparts.com/products/sw...t-washers.html

You just need to know the diameter of the springs Fortune uses

EDIT:
Do you have the SPL Mid-links? If so, those require 65mm ID springs (2.5 inch)
If you ordered from Fortune with a divorced set up, call the immediately and make sure they are sending you 65mm ID springs

Thread title says true type rear so hopefully he's good.

370Tyler · 02-20-2020, 10:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OptionZero

I'm saying the thrust washers are made by Swift and SPL can get them for you. There's even a listing:

https://www.splparts.com/products/sw...t-washers.html

You just need to know the diameter of the springs Fortune uses

EDIT:
Do you have the SPL Mid-links? If so, those require 65mm ID springs (2.5 inch)
If you ordered from Fortune with a divorced set up, call the immediately and make sure they are sending you 65mm ID springs

Otherwise they may be sending you some 5 inch ID ones for the OEM bucket which will not work with the SPL midlinks

https://www.splparts.com/products/re...-370z-g37.html

no i got true rear coils

OptionZero · 02-20-2020, 02:58 PM

oh, i missed that

then ignore the spring diameter issue for the midlinks

the thrust washers will work on true types as well. Just gotta do minor disassembly of the coilover. and ask Fortune what their spring diameter is

Corsairprime · 03-19-2020, 09:30 AM

I just did the FA 510s with the true coil rear. I also installed the SPL Front upper A arm, rear traction, toe and camber arms. Not all were done at the same time. The end result is a better ride and handling. The factory setup leaves so much to be desired. Adjustability is the thing that I like the most about the new setup. It is mostly all new to the car, but so far it is worth the price of admission.

Rusty · 03-19-2020, 02:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Corsairprime

I just did the FA 510s with the true coil rear. I also installed the SPL Front upper A arm, rear traction, toe and camber arms. Not all were done at the same time. The end result is a better ride and handling. The factory setup leaves so much to be desired. Adjustability is the thing that I like the most about the new setup. It is mostly all new to the car, but so far it is worth the price of admission.

02-19-2020, 11:15 AM	#1 (permalink)
370Tyler Base Member Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: Winnipeg MB Age: 23 Posts: 66 Drives: 17 370Z DBP M6 Rep Power: 38948	Installing Fortune Auto 500 True Rear coils. So I finally ordered my FA 500 true rear coils. along with all the suspension arms to go with it, (SPL, toe, camber, traction, FUCAS) any tips when installing? I heard if you don't lube everything up it might get squeaky? what lube should be used and where? Overall seems like a pretty standard procedure but any help would be nice! __________________ Follow My Instagram @tyler_hennebury

02-19-2020, 11:58 AM	#2 (permalink)
JARblue A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Austin, TX Age: 43 Posts: 36,450 Drives: 11 Z34, 98 E36 M3 Rep Power: 2684440	Check the DIY section. Rusty has done a DIY for pretty much every SPL part. I'm pretty sure there's an FA install in there, too. I have a set but I've never heard anything about them being squeaky. Anti-sieze is a must for most of the SPL parts. 370Tyler likes this. __________________ 2011 370Z 6MT Sport Gun Metallic \| ARC \| CJM \| Ecutek \| FI \| Fujimura \| R2C \| SPL \| Stillen \| TWM \| Z1 \| ZSpeed \|

02-19-2020, 12:11 PM	#3 (permalink)
OptionZero A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Sacramento Posts: 3,235 Drives: 15 370Z Nismo 6MT Rep Power: 214100	Not sure what squeaking you’re referring to but many coilovers squeak because the springs are struggling to rotate against the perch on compression Some Swift Thrust washers solve that problems. Ive used them on multiple coilovers and it solves that issue Rusty, Spooler and 370Tyler like this. __________________ OptionZero Build Thread

02-19-2020, 02:51 PM	#5 (permalink)
370Tyler Base Member Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: Winnipeg MB Age: 23 Posts: 66 Drives: 17 370Z DBP M6 Rep Power: 38948	also with my FA's I got swift springs and swift helpers __________________ Follow My Instagram @tyler_hennebury

02-19-2020, 03:42 PM	#6 (permalink)
OptionZero A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Sacramento Posts: 3,235 Drives: 15 370Z Nismo 6MT Rep Power: 214100	Any swift retailer but i used SPL parts 370Tyler likes this. __________________ OptionZero Build Thread

02-19-2020, 04:33 PM	#8 (permalink)
OptionZero A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Sacramento Posts: 3,235 Drives: 15 370Z Nismo 6MT Rep Power: 214100	I'm saying the thrust washers are made by Swift and SPL can get them for you. There's even a listing: https://www.splparts.com/products/sw...t-washers.html You just need to know the diameter of the springs Fortune uses EDIT: Do you have the SPL Mid-links? If so, those require 65mm ID springs (2.5 inch) If you ordered from Fortune with a divorced set up, call the immediately and make sure they are sending you 65mm ID springs Otherwise they may be sending you some 5 inch ID ones for the OEM bucket which will not work with the SPL midlinks https://www.splparts.com/products/re...-370z-g37.html 370Tyler likes this. __________________ OptionZero Build Thread Last edited by OptionZero; 02-19-2020 at 04:36 PM.

02-19-2020, 06:19 PM	#9 (permalink)
Rusty Ronin Samurai - Assassin Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Fayettenam,Pennsyltucky Age: 68 Posts: 35,218 Drives: 2011 Nismo GM 6M Rep Power: 2684438	My install threads. The Complete SPL Front Suspension The Complete SPL Rear Suspension (Almost) SPL Rear Sub-Frame Bushings MIGHTYMOUSE and wideglideleon like this. __________________ 浪人 - 殺し屋 "The Difficult Anytime, The Impossible By Appointment Only" http://www.the370z.com/members-370z-...o-journal.html

02-20-2020, 02:58 PM	#12 (permalink)
OptionZero A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Sacramento Posts: 3,235 Drives: 15 370Z Nismo 6MT Rep Power: 214100	oh, i missed that then ignore the spring diameter issue for the midlinks the thrust washers will work on true types as well. Just gotta do minor disassembly of the coilover. and ask Fortune what their spring diameter is 370Tyler likes this. __________________ OptionZero Build Thread

03-19-2020, 09:30 AM	#13 (permalink)
Corsairprime Base Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: Frisco, TX Posts: 215 Drives: 14 370Z Nismo GM 6MT Rep Power: 3545	I just did the FA 510s with the true coil rear. I also installed the SPL Front upper A arm, rear traction, toe and camber arms. Not all were done at the same time. The end result is a better ride and handling. The factory setup leaves so much to be desired. Adjustability is the thing that I like the most about the new setup. It is mostly all new to the car, but so far it is worth the price of admission. JARblue, Rusty, Hotrodz and 2 others like this. __________________ Corsairprime 2014 Nismo #462, GunMetal Grey, GT-R Start Button, AAM S-Line/R-Line intake and S-Line exhaust, Berk HFCs, Osiris Tuned at JoTech

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