Swift springs and spacers

TraumaRN · 02-24-2011, 11:31 PM

Forgive me if this is not in the right spot. I have a set of swift springs coming next month and also want to put spacers on the car, can someone please point me in the right direction as far as how wide I can go. Also do they make some type of spacer that does not require rotor removal for installation. Thanks!

Boost_lee · 02-25-2011, 12:44 AM

I'm on swift springs with H&R 15mm front, 20mm Rear, stud replacement spacers. Check my member's journal for pics.

If you want a bolt on spacer, I think you need to run a 20mm minimum so the stock studs and lugs wont hit the back of the wheel. You can run a 20mm/25mm bolt-on set without an issue. This is assuming you are running the sport rays wheels with stock tire sizes.

wheee! · 03-14-2011, 01:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Boost_lee

I'm on swift springs with H&R 15mm front, 20mm Rear, stud replacement spacers. Check my member's journal for pics.

FTW!

Hope to have the same setup soon....

EckoTx · 07-05-2011, 04:48 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, 06:51 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.

cheshirecat · 02-25-2011, 09:59 AM

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?

Andy124 · 03-07-2011, 08:42 AM

Frankly,I'm a newbie to here...Why do we need spacers for?bigger tyre?smooth driving or?

Lazy · 03-09-2011, 12:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Andy124

Frankly,I'm a newbie to here...Why do we need spacers for?bigger tyre?smooth driving or?

it helps improve handling and looks

Andy124 · 03-14-2011, 01:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Lazy

it helps improve handling and looks

I see.So,with a spring and spacer will improve a lot?

bigdog1250 · 03-14-2011, 03:58 PM

I'm about to pre-order the Swift springs and want to go with 20mm front and 25mm rear H&R spacers. I keep hearing different things, Do I need stud replacements and/or a camber kit for the rear? Also where is the best place to buy these spacers? Thanks in advance.

birdmanx1 · 03-14-2011, 06:58 PM

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Originally Posted by bigdog1250

I'm about to pre-order the Swift springs and want to go with 20mm front and 25mm rear H&R spacers. I keep hearing different things, Do I need stud replacements and/or a camber kit for the rear? Also where is the best place to buy these spacers? Thanks in advance.

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.

Astrosfan · 11-26-2011, 01:29 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!

bigdog1250 · 03-14-2011, 07:38 PM

Thanks Birdman. If I don't want studs, am I still able to put on 25mms in the rear with the stock lugs?

birdmanx1 · 03-15-2011, 07:40 AM

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Originally Posted by bigdog1250

Thanks Birdman. If I don't want studs, am I still able to put on 25mms in the rear with the stock lugs?

Bigdog, yw. You can go with the 25mm DRM spacers on the back but NOT on the front. For the front, you'll have to go DRS and the highest for that one is 20mm. This info is available on the link I provided in my previous post.

2009 - 2011 370Z 25mm DRM
Fits Over Factory Studs
*** Will not fit Front 370Z Wheels *** HR5065662 5065662 $128.95

(These are the block spacers, look through the description in link for confirmation as to whether stocks lugs will do or not)

I went 15mm all around on my nismo and it looks great, will be posting up pics when I get car back. I hope that helps.

bigdog1250 · 03-15-2011, 12:40 PM

Yea I read that, I guess I was just confused because they don't sell a DRS 25mm rear spacers, Its only DRM.

02-24-2011, 11:31 PM	#1 (permalink)
TraumaRN Base Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Palmdale Posts: 12 Drives: 370z 6speed Rep Power: 15	Swift springs and spacers Forgive me if this is not in the right spot. I have a set of swift springs coming next month and also want to put spacers on the car, can someone please point me in the right direction as far as how wide I can go. Also do they make some type of spacer that does not require rotor removal for installation. Thanks!

02-25-2011, 12:44 AM	#2 (permalink)
Boost_lee A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: SATX Posts: 2,813 Drives: 09 370Z TT 6MT Rep Power: 30	I'm on swift springs with H&R 15mm front, 20mm Rear, stud replacement spacers. Check my member's journal for pics. If you want a bolt on spacer, I think you need to run a 20mm minimum so the stock studs and lugs wont hit the back of the wheel. You can run a 20mm/25mm bolt-on set without an issue. This is assuming you are running the sport rays wheels with stock tire sizes. steiner711 likes this.

03-14-2011, 03:58 PM	#10 (permalink)
bigdog1250 Track Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: San Francisco Posts: 846 Drives: 991.2 GT3 Rep Power: 18	I'm about to pre-order the Swift springs and want to go with 20mm front and 25mm rear H&R spacers. I keep hearing different things, Do I need stud replacements and/or a camber kit for the rear? Also where is the best place to buy these spacers? Thanks in advance. __________________ 350z / 40th 370z / C6 Z06 / BMW M4 / V10 R8 / C7 Grand Spot / 997.1 GT3 / S2K / Camaro ZL1 / 718 GTS / 991.2 GT3

03-14-2011, 07:38 PM	#13 (permalink)
bigdog1250 Track Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: San Francisco Posts: 846 Drives: 991.2 GT3 Rep Power: 18	Thanks Birdman. If I don't want studs, am I still able to put on 25mms in the rear with the stock lugs? __________________ 350z / 40th 370z / C6 Z06 / BMW M4 / V10 R8 / C7 Grand Spot / 997.1 GT3 / S2K / Camaro ZL1 / 718 GTS / 991.2 GT3

03-15-2011, 12:40 PM	#15 (permalink)
bigdog1250 Track Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: San Francisco Posts: 846 Drives: 991.2 GT3 Rep Power: 18	Yea I read that, I guess I was just confused because they don't sell a DRS 25mm rear spacers, Its only DRM. __________________ 350z / 40th 370z / C6 Z06 / BMW M4 / V10 R8 / C7 Grand Spot / 997.1 GT3 / S2K / Camaro ZL1 / 718 GTS / 991.2 GT3

07-05-2011, 04:48 PM	#4 (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?

02-25-2011, 09:59 AM	#6 (permalink)
cheshirecat A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 1,428 Drives: N54 135i Rep Power: 293	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?

03-07-2011, 08:42 AM	#7 (permalink)
Andy124 Base Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Malaysia Posts: 86 Drives: Crystal White 370z Rep Power: 15	Frankly,I'm a newbie to here...Why do we need spacers for?bigger tyre?smooth driving or?

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