Swift springs and spacers

wheee! · 03-20-2011, 11:51 AM

Probably the Hankook Ventus V12. I need the traction in wet weather and the longer tread life is appealing.

Like this thread.... Pictures of my Hankooks

Brutal 370Z · 06-13-2011, 10:04 AM

I'm thinking of ordering the Swift Sports springs and 20mm rear/15mm front spacers. I have no idea as to what the install is like or how complicated it is. I'm already ordering other parts (Stillen CBE & G3) through my dealer and they are doing the install. I am howerver, a little skeptical about getting them to intall my spring/spacers. Do you guys think that the guys at the dealership are capable of doing this properly. If not, what type of installer should I be seeking?

wheee! · 06-13-2011, 10:30 AM

You can do all of these installs yourself in your home garage with a jack and two jackstands.... You will need a set of spring compressors though which you can rent or buy. Or borrow!
If you plan on bigger tires (305 rear - 275 front) then the 15 and 20mm spacers are best. If you are staying stock sizes with the Swifts then go 20 and 25 on the spacers. I have the 15 and 20's and plan on getting bigger rubber later so I'm set.

Brutal 370Z · 06-14-2011, 08:38 AM

Thanks for the advice! Much appreciated. I will be keeping the stock wheel setup so I guess I will order the 25mm rear/20mm front. Will this bring the wheels flush with the edge of the wheel well (the look I want), or will it flare out further?

wheee! · 06-14-2011, 09:07 AM

Will be close to flush with room to clear the wells. The added camber will compensate for the extra width of the spacers.

My car on 15 & 20's with Swift Spec R

birdmanx1 · 06-14-2011, 09:14 AM

15mm all around on Nismo with stock tires is the best combo; 15mm front 20mm rear work best on touring/base trims. Beyond that it will stick out and kick more dirt on your car, even more if you decide to go with larger tires.

zackstratford · 06-22-2011, 01:31 PM

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Originally Posted by christian370z

I would recommend 20mm all around for base 18s, that will push the wheels out and make them even front and rear while removing making them nicely flush with the fenders.

How low did you go with that set up.. looks suuuuper sexy

buddahson · 06-26-2011, 09:05 PM

Just finished this project myself. 15 and 20mm spacers with swift springs. I did the entire thing by myself with a jack and a couple of stands. It probably took me 10 - 12 hours. I'm not very experienced working on cars so I got hung up a few times and and made a couple mistakes I had to correct. An Impact wrench is a must and a lift would have been really nice.

EckoTx · 07-05-2011, 05:48 PM

Hey brother maybe you can explain to me this, yea i know its probably silly but whats the deal with the spacers, why are they needed, is it if youre putting springs on your car or whats the deal?

birdmanx1 · 07-05-2011, 07:51 PM

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Originally Posted by EckoTx

Hey brother maybe you can explain to me this, yea i know its probably silly but whats the deal with the spacers, why are they needed, is it if youre putting springs on your car or whats the deal?

It's not silly echo, the spacers just give an aggressive look to the car and help you get the flush look most desire.

Springs are both for look and performance; once you drop the car you DON'T have to add spacers BUT the wheels will look even more tucked in. Spacers help get the aggressive stance and push the wheel further out.

alejo · 11-24-2011, 09:30 PM

Can anyone please tell me if i just need the camber arm and or toe bolt. So far I read that only the camber arm is needed. Is this correct? Also SPC or SPL? I'm ordering swift springs tomorrow along with 20/25mm spacers.

KingZee · 11-24-2011, 11:52 PM

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Originally Posted by cheshirecat

I read something about 20mm in the front w/swifts rubbing the fender liner or something along those lines? can anyone verify if this is an issue?

I'm lowered on swift with 20mm spacers all around. I don't notice any rubbing at all.

Astrosfan · 11-26-2011, 02:29 PM

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Originally Posted by birdmanx1

Where To Order Spacers

You need to order the H&R DRS ones if you are looking for the ones with stud replacements. I have them for both front and back, a bit more work to install but safer option. You won't need a camber kit just from adding the spacers but you MAY if you are adding the springs.

Most install the spacers and springs, let the springs settle for a bit, get the alignment done, this is usually where you'll know whether you need camber kit or not - some forum members were within OEM specs and didn't need the camber kit (Hence $$ saved) others did and had to get the kit (SPC for the most part around the forum).

Here is a link you might or might now have come across Swift Springs Review. PM members such as CFZ, TJLAZER, JJ-NISMO, BOOST_LEE are excellent resources for the Swift springs and provide prompt replies. FUCT and JOHNNYDRAMA are also knowledgeable on the springs and spacers subjects. I hope that helps.

very informative, im looking into this too. Rep'd!

jameeljoker · 10-04-2013, 08:14 PM

Has anyone done the 20front and 25back spacers on swifts? Have you had any rubbing on the front when making sharp u-turns or even with a drop on the road? Just trying to decide between 15&20 or 20&25 with swifts....im on stock tires with 19's, sport package wheels

Csprad12 · 10-04-2013, 09:08 PM

I have 20 and 25 with my swifts and there is no rubbing

03-20-2011, 11:51 AM	#31 (permalink)
wheee! A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Mod Capital of Canada Age: 57 Posts: 7,354 Drives: cars. lots of cars. Rep Power: 40182	Probably the Hankook Ventus V12. I need the traction in wet weather and the longer tread life is appealing. Like this thread.... Pictures of my Hankooks __________________ H&R / Stillen / Berk / HKS / Swift / Michelin / UpRev / SPC / Amuse Rep / Seibon / Fringe XVO / TWM / more... My Journal

06-13-2011, 10:30 AM	#33 (permalink)
wheee! A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Mod Capital of Canada Age: 57 Posts: 7,354 Drives: cars. lots of cars. Rep Power: 40182	You can do all of these installs yourself in your home garage with a jack and two jackstands.... You will need a set of spring compressors though which you can rent or buy. Or borrow! If you plan on bigger tires (305 rear - 275 front) then the 15 and 20mm spacers are best. If you are staying stock sizes with the Swifts then go 20 and 25 on the spacers. I have the 15 and 20's and plan on getting bigger rubber later so I'm set. __________________ H&R / Stillen / Berk / HKS / Swift / Michelin / UpRev / SPC / Amuse Rep / Seibon / Fringe XVO / TWM / more... My Journal

06-14-2011, 09:07 AM	#35 (permalink)
wheee! A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Mod Capital of Canada Age: 57 Posts: 7,354 Drives: cars. lots of cars. Rep Power: 40182	Will be close to flush with room to clear the wells. The added camber will compensate for the extra width of the spacers. My car on 15 & 20's with Swift Spec R __________________ H&R / Stillen / Berk / HKS / Swift / Michelin / UpRev / SPC / Amuse Rep / Seibon / Fringe XVO / TWM / more... My Journal

06-14-2011, 09:14 AM	#36 (permalink)
birdmanx1 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Baltimore, MD Age: 95 Posts: 3,175 Drives: 370z Nismo Rep Power: 24	15mm all around on Nismo with stock tires is the best combo; 15mm front 20mm rear work best on touring/base trims. Beyond that it will stick out and kick more dirt on your car, even more if you decide to go with larger tires. forzagt likes this. __________________ 370Z NISMO #0462 \| ClearBra \| 3M tint \| Head/Taillights \| Dynamat \| Black Roof \| Tommy Kaira HB \| CF Parts \| Berk HFCs \| FI SS \| NST Pulleys \| Takeda aFe \| K&N \| H&R Spacers \| Swift Spec R \| SPC F&R \| Zuperman M370 Nismo Vid \| Nismo Journal \| Nismo Rumble

06-26-2011, 09:05 PM	#38 (permalink)
buddahson Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Boulder, CO Posts: 272 Drives: 09 370z, 07 R6 Rep Power: 16	Just finished this project myself. 15 and 20mm spacers with swift springs. I did the entire thing by myself with a jack and a couple of stands. It probably took me 10 - 12 hours. I'm not very experienced working on cars so I got hung up a few times and and made a couple mistakes I had to correct. An Impact wrench is a must and a lift would have been really nice. __________________ Thanks for the sig EazyD.

06-13-2011, 10:04 AM	#32 (permalink)
Brutal 370Z Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Greater Toronto Area Posts: 357 Drives: 11' MB/Pers/6M/S/Nav Rep Power: 14	I'm thinking of ordering the Swift Sports springs and 20mm rear/15mm front spacers. I have no idea as to what the install is like or how complicated it is. I'm already ordering other parts (Stillen CBE & G3) through my dealer and they are doing the install. I am howerver, a little skeptical about getting them to intall my spring/spacers. Do you guys think that the guys at the dealership are capable of doing this properly. If not, what type of installer should I be seeking?

06-14-2011, 08:38 AM	#34 (permalink)
Brutal 370Z Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Greater Toronto Area Posts: 357 Drives: 11' MB/Pers/6M/S/Nav Rep Power: 14	Thanks for the advice! Much appreciated. I will be keeping the stock wheel setup so I guess I will order the 25mm rear/20mm front. Will this bring the wheels flush with the edge of the wheel well (the look I want), or will it flare out further?

07-05-2011, 05:48 PM	#39 (permalink)
EckoTx Base Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Texas Posts: 13 Drives: 2011 370z Gun Met M6 Rep Power: 14	Hey brother maybe you can explain to me this, yea i know its probably silly but whats the deal with the spacers, why are they needed, is it if youre putting springs on your car or whats the deal?

11-24-2011, 09:30 PM	#41 (permalink)
alejo Base Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Pensacola, FL Posts: 107 Drives: 10 T/S,NAV,MT, 08 R6 Rep Power: 15	Can anyone please tell me if i just need the camber arm and or toe bolt. So far I read that only the camber arm is needed. Is this correct? Also SPC or SPL? I'm ordering swift springs tomorrow along with 20/25mm spacers.

10-04-2013, 08:14 PM	#44 (permalink)
jameeljoker Base Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: West Palm Beach Posts: 220 Drives: 370z pearl white Rep Power: 12	Has anyone done the 20front and 25back spacers on swifts? Have you had any rubbing on the front when making sharp u-turns or even with a drop on the road? Just trying to decide between 15&20 or 20&25 with swifts....im on stock tires with 19's, sport package wheels

10-04-2013, 09:08 PM	#45 (permalink)
Csprad12 Base Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Pineville, Louisiana Posts: 223 Drives: 10 blue sport 370z Rep Power: 13	I have 20 and 25 with my swifts and there is no rubbing

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