DIY: Coilover Install

destinyZ · 11-04-2010, 08:41 AM

I only recommend this setup if you plan on tracking the car more then using as a daily driver.

I need to go back and adjust the hight. When I do I'll be sure to take pictures. I want another .5" front and 1" rear. If you ever need help feel free to PM me.

Socket sizes needed:
You will also need breaker bar or any kind of fluid (liquid wrench etc... bolts are very tight. Be sure to use 6 point sockets or you WILL destroy the nut.

Pictures 1-3: Ksport coilovers RR dampening version (may differ from yours i.e. your rear spring and shock may be seperate).

step 1: Remove strut bar from engine bay (picture 4)

step 2: remove nuts from upper mount to the right of where the strut bar was bolted down.

step 4: raise car and remove front wheel an remove rubber garmets from the metal braket. There are 4. (picture 5)

step 5: remove the nut on the braket circled in red with a 12mm socket. (pic 6)

step 6:remove nut for bottom mount on the metal braket with 19mm socket and the other 3 just holding the bracket with a 14mm socket. (pic 7&8)

step 7:remove nut and remove from bottom mount (pic 9&10)

step 8:remove OEM coilover very slowly and carefully. You do not want to tear or damage your brake lines.

step 9: adjust the hight of your aftermarket coilover and install.

REAR

*Note- you do not need to remove your rear plastic interior untill you are ready to adjust your dampening.

step 1:remove rear wheel

step 2:remove nut circled (picture 11)

step 3:remove top nuts with 12mm socket (pic 12)

step 4: pull down on dust guard, rotor, whater you wish and push the bottom mount towards the car and pull out. (pic 13)

step 5:remove bolt circled in picture 14 but you HAVE to put a wrench or rachet on the nut on the other side. Do not fear the spring

its under almost 0 load.

step 6: pull down on control arm and remove spring, reenstall the bolt. Then go ahead and put in you coilover. (pic 15)
*NOTE if you have a coilover system that has the rear shocks and springs seperate, this is when you in the spring.

RANDOM INSTALL PICS: 16-

ChrisSlicks · 11-04-2010, 10:11 AM

Just a note on rear step 5. The bolt that you have to loosen at the other end of the control arm is an eccentric bolt that sets rear camber, mark the bolt head position before you loosen it so that you can come back to a reasonable setting. If you are lowering the car you probably want an alignment anyway.

destinyZ · 11-04-2010, 10:57 AM

Im taking it to nissan tomorrow to get an alignment so everything is good to go. Thank you for the tip, i'll remember that.

Trips · 11-04-2010, 11:03 AM

Thank You for taking the time to do this.
Good DiY, and a well earned Rep.

destinyZ · 11-04-2010, 11:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Triple's

Thank You for taking the time to do this.
Good DiY, and a well earned Rep.

thank you triple's, not a problem. I tried to remember all the sizes I used and where so it would be easier for ppl.

Jamaica · 11-04-2010, 01:44 PM

good job. I keep adjusting my height so my alignment was all off. Firestone also have a lifetime alignment after one purchase!

simota1 · 11-04-2010, 05:28 PM

thanks bro!!!! imma use this when i get my tein SS....

Stanced370Z · 11-04-2010, 05:33 PM

perfect timing for the DIY! thanks a lot buddy I'll be installing my Stance GR+ on Saturday morning.

tjlazer · 11-04-2010, 05:49 PM

A big tip is to use a 6 point socket set!!!! Especially on the lower bracket and shock (14mm and 19mm nuts)

BOLIO 671 · 11-04-2010, 09:18 PM

Hey Destiny..congrats!!! and big thumbs up to contributing to the forum by sharing your knowledge and exprience...Can't wait to see your car and how it looks in person with these new babies on!!!! You heading to the track tonight? Hopefully the weather holds up.

destinyZ · 11-04-2010, 09:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tjlazer

A big tip is to use a 6 point socket set!!!! Especially on the lower bracket and shock (14mm and 19mm nuts)

Yes sorry i didnt mention this. he is correct use 6 point

destinyZ · 11-04-2010, 09:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BOLIO 671

Hey Destiny..congrats!!! and big thumbs up to contributing to the forum by sharing your knowledge and exprience...Can't wait to see your car and how it looks in person with these new babies on!!!! You heading to the track tonight? Hopefully the weather holds up.

Nope cant go, I gots the duty. I have to spend the night on the ship

Jquad · 11-05-2010, 01:05 AM

Gj bro

MUST · 11-05-2010, 02:18 AM

nice write-up! be sure to post up pics once u get ur heights right. can't wait!

destinyZ · 11-05-2010, 04:55 AM

I'll be adjusting them tomorrow.

11-04-2010, 10:11 AM	#2 (permalink)
ChrisSlicks A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: North East Posts: 6,203 Drives: 09 370Z Sport M6 Rep Power: 653	Just a note on rear step 5. The bolt that you have to loosen at the other end of the control arm is an eccentric bolt that sets rear camber, mark the bolt head position before you loosen it so that you can come back to a reasonable setting. If you are lowering the car you probably want an alignment anyway. Fazz010a likes this. __________________ Hotchkis ARB \| Stillen CAI \| Art Pipes \| Berk CBE \| Stillen AP Racing Brakes \| AE Performance Oil Cooler \| BC Racing ER Coilovers \| Doran Control Arms

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tjlazer A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Tacoma Age: 53 Posts: 2,496 Drives: Z34, R35 Rep Power: 20	A big tip is to use a 6 point socket set!!!! Especially on the lower bracket and shock (14mm and 19mm nuts) __________________ 2009 370Z Monterey Blue,Nismo Conversion,RE-11's, K&N Typhoon intakes,Blue Kickplates,Homelink,FI 18" CBE,ERZ HFCs,Hotchkis sways, Swift Spec-R, EVO-R Highwing, UPREV

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BOLIO 671 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: GUAHAN Posts: 1,198 Drives: To & From then Back Rep Power: 3399	Hey Destiny..congrats!!! and big thumbs up to contributing to the forum by sharing your knowledge and exprience...Can't wait to see your car and how it looks in person with these new babies on!!!! You heading to the track tonight? Hopefully the weather holds up. __________________ 2013 Nismo Z34 / FI TT #091 / IG: @lilzilla_z34

11-04-2010, 10:57 AM	#3 (permalink)
destinyZ Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Guam, USA Age: 36 Posts: 415 Drives: FROM INDIANA Rep Power: 15	Im taking it to nissan tomorrow to get an alignment so everything is good to go. Thank you for the tip, i'll remember that.

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Jamaica A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: SoCal Posts: 15,362 Drives: Under boost Rep Power: 73	good job. I keep adjusting my height so my alignment was all off. Firestone also have a lifetime alignment after one purchase!

11-04-2010, 05:33 PM	#8 (permalink)
Stanced370Z Base Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Miami Lakes, Florida Posts: 198 Drives: 2010 Nissan 370Z 6MT Rep Power: 15	perfect timing for the DIY! thanks a lot buddy I'll be installing my Stance GR+ on Saturday morning.

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MUST Track Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: s.cal Posts: 599 Drives: her crazy Rep Power: 17	nice write-up! be sure to post up pics once u get ur heights right. can't wait! __________________ • SSR • HKS • PMU • AKRAPOVIC • AE • HOTCHIKIS • H&R • HANKOOK • BROADWAY • RIP: "Marshmallow" August 30, 2009 — November 30, 2015

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destinyZ Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Guam, USA Age: 36 Posts: 415 Drives: FROM INDIANA Rep Power: 15	I'll be adjusting them tomorrow.

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