Swift springs just installed

Dozier · 04-05-2014, 09:39 PM

Is it common to hear pops and such after the install. I can't seem to get the top shock bolt tight. It just spins and both front shocks are rattling while driving. How do I get them tight?

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wackjum · 04-05-2014, 09:48 PM

The "bolt" needs the be secured with a wrench while you turn the nut. I believe I used 8mm combination wrench to hold the stem and 10mm box end to turn the nut.

Dozier · 04-05-2014, 09:50 PM

The nut is larger than a 10mm. Think it's 17mm. I will look for a closed end angled wrench tomorrow.

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wackjum · 04-05-2014, 10:14 PM

You are probably right. But notwithstanding the size, that is how I did it. Having to brace the stem is pretty typical with shocks. Sometimes it is an allen hex instead.

Dozier · 04-05-2014, 10:15 PM

Understood. Will do this tomorrow. I believe I will need a special offset wrench also.

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Pnoyz916 · 04-06-2014, 02:11 AM

I jus installed swifts on my z and runs smooth no pops. You should be sble to tighten top
Nut.

critical · 04-06-2014, 02:25 AM

why the **** are you driving? wow lol

Dozier · 04-06-2014, 09:12 AM

Drove down my driveway guy. Not a big deal. Chill.

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madwi · 04-06-2014, 10:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Dozier

Drove down my driveway guy. Not a big deal. Chill.

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He's just looking out for your safety and others.

Dozier · 04-06-2014, 10:29 AM

I do not believe that was the case. It appears he was implying that I was a dumbass.

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HngNgn19 · 04-06-2014, 01:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Dozier

I do not believe that was the case. It appears he was implying that I was a dumbass.

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He might not be talking to you at all, he might be referring to the guy above him, from his three other threads about his swift springs...he didn't be the best job installing the swifts and most of us thought he did a reckless job and should bring his car to a professional

. so don't take it personally....well unless he is talking about you, then...do as you feel, hahahha.Good luck with your swifts man.

Pnoyz916 · 04-07-2014, 02:27 AM

My swifts runs perfect dammit. You guys haters cause im a beginner in the z scene. I owned 4 bangers hondas all my life

PEPI · 04-07-2014, 03:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Dozier

I do not believe that was the case. It appears he was implying that I was a dumbass.

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I'm not implying it - I'm saying it.
Get a professional reputable suspension shop to do all your suspension work.

Safety for others on the road should be paramount.

don't give a **** for the fall out I will receive for my comment - you will find others would properly agree with me on this one dude - seriously!

Dozier · 04-07-2014, 07:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PEPI

I'm not implying it - I'm saying it.
Get a professional reputable suspension shop to do all your suspension work.

Safety for others on the road should be paramount.

don't give a **** for the fall out I will receive for my comment - you will find others would properly agree with me on this one dude - seriously!

As stated before. I merely drove down the driveway and heard noise. I stopped the car and turned around. Re-tightened the top hats with an impact gun and done. So now you can gtfo my thread with your negativity. It's people like you who ruin car communities like this. I will continue doing ALL my own work. It's not over my head.

Now...time for an alignment.

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Chuck33079 · 04-07-2014, 08:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Pnoyz916

My swifts runs perfect dammit. You guys haters cause im a beginner in the z scene. I owned 4 bangers hondas all my life

So the car sits level now and isn't making noise anymore? What ended up being the problem? We weren't hating. You were installing them in an unsafe manner. Pointing that out isn't hating.

04-05-2014, 09:39 PM	#1 (permalink)
Dozier Base Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Birmingham, Al Posts: 222 Drives: 09 Nismo 370Z Rep Power: 12	Swift springs just installed Is it common to hear pops and such after the install. I can't seem to get the top shock bolt tight. It just spins and both front shocks are rattling while driving. How do I get them tight? Sent from my HTC One X+ using Tapatalk

04-06-2014, 02:11 AM	#6 (permalink)
Pnoyz916 Base Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: California Posts: 182 Drives: 13 370z Sport PW Rep Power: 11	I jus installed swifts on my z and runs smooth no pops. You should be sble to tighten top Nut. __________________ Swift \| Stillen G3 \| Invidia

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04-06-2014, 10:29 AM	#10 (permalink)
Dozier Base Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Birmingham, Al Posts: 222 Drives: 09 Nismo 370Z Rep Power: 12	I do not believe that was the case. It appears he was implying that I was a dumbass. Sent from my HTC One X+ using Tapatalk bombdefuzer likes this.

04-07-2014, 02:27 AM	#12 (permalink)
Pnoyz916 Base Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: California Posts: 182 Drives: 13 370z Sport PW Rep Power: 11	My swifts runs perfect dammit. You guys haters cause im a beginner in the z scene. I owned 4 bangers hondas all my life __________________ Swift \| Stillen G3 \| Invidia

04-05-2014, 09:48 PM	#2 (permalink)
wackjum Base Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Houston Posts: 89 Drives: 2004 Porsche 911 T Rep Power: 13	The "bolt" needs the be secured with a wrench while you turn the nut. I believe I used 8mm combination wrench to hold the stem and 10mm box end to turn the nut.

04-05-2014, 09:50 PM	#3 (permalink)
Dozier Base Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Birmingham, Al Posts: 222 Drives: 09 Nismo 370Z Rep Power: 12	The nut is larger than a 10mm. Think it's 17mm. I will look for a closed end angled wrench tomorrow. Sent from my HTC One X+ using Tapatalk

04-05-2014, 10:14 PM	#4 (permalink)
wackjum Base Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Houston Posts: 89 Drives: 2004 Porsche 911 T Rep Power: 13	You are probably right. But notwithstanding the size, that is how I did it. Having to brace the stem is pretty typical with shocks. Sometimes it is an allen hex instead.

04-05-2014, 10:15 PM	#5 (permalink)
Dozier Base Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Birmingham, Al Posts: 222 Drives: 09 Nismo 370Z Rep Power: 12	Understood. Will do this tomorrow. I believe I will need a special offset wrench also. Sent from my HTC One X+ using Tapatalk

04-06-2014, 09:12 AM	#8 (permalink)
Dozier Base Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Birmingham, Al Posts: 222 Drives: 09 Nismo 370Z Rep Power: 12	Drove down my driveway guy. Not a big deal. Chill. Sent from my HTC One X+ using Tapatalk

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