DIY: 370Z Lowering Spring Install

Jquad · 12-11-2010, 01:00 AM

Gud job bro

98intrigue · 12-14-2010, 10:33 PM

Just wanted to say thanks for the DIY! I used your DIY to change my front shocks.

tjlazer · 12-14-2010, 10:53 PM

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Originally Posted by CBRich

Let me just add that if you don't have an impact gun then the lower strut bolt will be a serious pain. I was able to break the torque on it by placing a 22mm wrench on the side closest to the front of the car. Get it on there good and make sure it stays aligned during the whole process. On the back side go at it with a 19mm socket, 12" extension, 1/2" ratchet, and a nice size pipe. While yanking on the bar make sure the 22mm stays wedged in and give it a tug. Good luck.

Yes indeed, a nice long breaker bar and a 6 point socket set is all I needed to get those bad boys off. If you can imagine I originally attempted this with a 12 point socket! Trashed the nuts. Had to order new ones from Nissan.

wheee! · 03-11-2011, 03:02 PM

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TypeOne · 03-16-2011, 12:04 PM

Updated the difficulty slightly for jobs that use springs other than TEIN. Since some springs are wound differently, it makes it harder to fit the compressor on them. You have to fight it and it gets frustrating.

Be careful!

wheee! · 03-29-2011, 06:22 PM

Got my Swifts installed today thanks to this DIY! Just one note: the nut sizes in step 6

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Step 6.
Remove the 17mm lower control arm bolt & 14mm sway bar link

...are actually 19mm on the lower control arm and 17mm on the sway bar.

Other than that, Great DIY!

TypeOne · 03-31-2011, 11:40 AM

Thanks!

gaveup · 04-04-2011, 07:44 PM

6/10 is a little high.

Springs are really easy, and the fact the rears are how the are makes it even easier.

Id rather install 10 sets of springs than touch a test pipe again.

CBRich · 04-05-2011, 09:09 AM

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Originally Posted by gaveup

6/10 is a little high.

Springs are really easy, and the fact the rears are how the are makes it even easier.

Id rather install 10 sets of springs than touch a test pipe again.

I don't find the job to be difficult but a compressed spring, no matter what tool I'm using to compress it, scares me. I'd much rather do a test pipe install. The right extensions, the right pipe, and a hammer make it actually quite simple.

bigdog1250 · 04-18-2011, 12:48 PM

Question, when putting the new spring on the strut, how do you know how far to tighten down the top hat? Does it stop at a certain point? I'm worried about having different amounts of compression in the springs.

tjlazer · 04-18-2011, 01:22 PM

I just eye balled it to the original. I took a pic and measured so I can see how far down it was. I think it can do down more but I wouldn't do it. Could damage it.

ClemsonWill · 04-27-2011, 04:39 PM

What are the torque specs for each of these bolts?

BG40thZ · 04-27-2011, 10:26 PM

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Originally Posted by ClemsonWill

What are the torque specs for each of these bolts?

What he said.... I am getting ready to install my swift springs this weekend and was wondering if anyone had any torque specs on all the various bolts, (strut mounts, lower control arm bolts, sway bar endlinks)??

ClemsonWill · 04-28-2011, 11:49 AM

After some searching I was able to put the information together.

Use this thread to read the diagrams

Torque Specs

And this link for the service manual if you don't want to download it.

Index of /FSM/370Z/Coupe

You just have to sift through the pages to find the specs you are looking for.

Hope this helps!

Red__Zed · 04-28-2011, 11:50 AM

nice write up

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gaveup Enthusiast Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Tamarac FL Posts: 324 Drives: 10 Nissan 370Z MB M6 Rep Power: 181	6/10 is a little high. Springs are really easy, and the fact the rears are how the are makes it even easier. Id rather install 10 sets of springs than touch a test pipe again. logenl7, 1LIFE, zefaulter and 1 others like this. __________________ 2010 Magnetic Black Metallic 370Z 6M stillen gen 3 CAI - topspeed test pipes - invidia gemini CBE - UpRev tune 301whp (HP Logic Mustang Dyno)

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bigdog1250 Track Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: San Francisco Posts: 846 Drives: 991.2 GT3 Rep Power: 18	Question, when putting the new spring on the strut, how do you know how far to tighten down the top hat? Does it stop at a certain point? I'm worried about having different amounts of compression in the springs. __________________ 350z / 40th 370z / C6 Z06 / BMW M4 / V10 R8 / C7 Grand Spot / 997.1 GT3 / S2K / Camaro ZL1 / 718 GTS / 991.2 GT3

03-16-2011, 12:04 PM	#20 (permalink)
TypeOne A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Baton Rouge, LA Posts: 2,682 Drives: BSM 370 Rep Power: 1851	Updated the difficulty slightly for jobs that use springs other than TEIN. Since some springs are wound differently, it makes it harder to fit the compressor on them. You have to fight it and it gets frustrating. Be careful!

03-31-2011, 11:40 AM	#22 (permalink)
TypeOne A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Baton Rouge, LA Posts: 2,682 Drives: BSM 370 Rep Power: 1851	Thanks!

04-18-2011, 01:22 PM	#26 (permalink)
tjlazer A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Tacoma Age: 53 Posts: 2,496 Drives: Z34, R35 Rep Power: 19	I just eye balled it to the original. I took a pic and measured so I can see how far down it was. I think it can do down more but I wouldn't do it. Could damage it. __________________ 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

04-27-2011, 04:39 PM	#27 (permalink)
ClemsonWill A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Charleston, SC Posts: 12,045 Drives: a Civic VP! Rep Power: 445	What are the torque specs for each of these bolts? __________________ Slightly modded

04-28-2011, 11:49 AM	#29 (permalink)
ClemsonWill A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Charleston, SC Posts: 12,045 Drives: a Civic VP! Rep Power: 445	After some searching I was able to put the information together. Use this thread to read the diagrams Torque Specs And this link for the service manual if you don't want to download it. Index of /FSM/370Z/Coupe You just have to sift through the pages to find the specs you are looking for. Hope this helps! Zbrah likes this. __________________ Slightly modded

04-28-2011, 11:50 AM	#30 (permalink)
Red__Zed A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: window seat Posts: 28,940 Drives: Mostly on two wheels Rep Power: 120	nice write up

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