DDM DIY - SPL Parts Rear Camber Arms Install

M.Bonanni · 01-22-2009, 06:55 PM

Lets get right down to business...

SPL Parts Pro Rear Camber Arm Install DIY by DoubleDownMotorsports.com

Estimated Install Time = 1-2 hours
Difficulty = Easy

Tools Needed:
- Floor Jack
- Jack Stands
- Torque Wrench
- Lug Wrench
- Ratchet with 17mm and 14mm sockets
- 17mm and 19mm wrenches
- Phillips Head Screwdriver or Punch
- 3/16 Allen Wrench
- Adjustable Crescent Wrench
- Rubber Mallet

Step #1:
Jack the rear of the car up until the rear tires are off the ground and you can slide jack stands underneath the frame rails. Once jack stands are in place, slowly lower the car onto the jack stands and remove jack from work space. Double check to ensure that the jackstands are properly placed and all four corners of the stands are firmly planted on the floor. I even like to give the car a nudge or two to make sure it doesn't move at all or fall off the stands before I get underneath it.

Step #2:
Remove the rear wheels by removing the lug nuts. This may not be necessary for the install but the extra room will sure make life easier. Set the wheels aside.

Step #3:
Locate the rear camber arm. Here is what they look like off the car...

Step #4:
Use the 17mm socket and wrench to remove the outer camber arm bolt (the one closest to the brakes). If necessary, use the rubber mallet on the end of the wrench to break the bolt loose. Once the nut has been removed, use the screwdriver or punch and rubber mallet to gently pound out the bolt.

Step #5:
Use the 14mm socket and loosen the sway bar bracket bolts. You do not need to remove the bolts completely, just loosen them enough to move the sway bar down a bit allowing the inner camber arm bolt to be removed in the next step.

Step #6:
Use the 17mm socket and 19mm wrench to remove the inner camber arm bolt. If necessary use the rubber mallet on the end of the wrench to break the bolt loose. Once the nut has been removed you should be able to wiggle the bolt out, above the sway bar that you lowered in step #5.

Step #7:
Remove the stock rear camber arm from the car.

Step #8:
Put the stock rear camber arm and SPL Parts Pro Rear Camber Arm next to eachother and adjust the lenght of the SPL arm until it is equal with the stock arm. Use the stock bolts and put them through the mounting holes of both arms to ensure that they are of equal length. Make sure everything is tight on the SPL arm before install.

Step #9:
Reverse the steps to install the SPL Parts Pro Rear Camber Arm.

Step #10:
Repeat Steps 1-9 for the other side of the car.

Step #11:
Re-install the wheels and tighten the lugs so the wheel sits flat and firm against the brake rotor hat.

Step #12:
Use the floor jack to raise the car up off of the jack stands and remove them from underneath the car. Slowly lower the car back down to the ground.

Step #13:
Use the torque wrench to torque the lugs back to factory specs (I torque mine to 80 lbs.)

Step #14:
Roll the car out of the driveway and back in to allow the suspension to settle.

Step #15:
Check your camber and toe to insure proper alignment.
***Note: If you do not have proper alignment measuring tools, it is highly recommended that you get to an alignment shop as soon as possible.

Please do this install at your own risk. Double Down Motorsports does not hold any responsibility for problems that may occur due to installing these parts on your vehicle. As always, it is recommended to have a professional install these parts.

RCZ · 01-24-2009, 09:45 PM

Thanks a lot for the write up, people will appreciate this once they actually get the parts.

Black kNight · 02-04-2009, 02:50 PM

thanks alot for this effort

CBRich · 05-05-2009, 02:52 PM

Any chance of getting this moved to DIY to make it easier to find? Maybe a sticky too once there?

M.Bonanni · 05-05-2009, 02:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CBRich

Any chance of getting this moved to DIY to make it easier to find? Maybe a sticky too once there?

+1

Sorry this was made before the DIY section was put in.

shabarivas · 05-05-2009, 03:14 PM

The dealer could not align my car lol

CBRich · 10-04-2010, 08:00 AM

Pics need update. I know they're still stored on another certain 370Z website where this DIY was posted. Maybe you could fix them Mike or I can repost with good pics.

M.Bonanni · 10-04-2010, 10:20 AM

Re-hosted

01-22-2009, 06:55 PM	#1 (permalink)
M.Bonanni The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 2,575 Drives: Fast Rep Power: 1320	DDM DIY - SPL Parts Rear Camber Arms Install Lets get right down to business... SPL Parts Pro Rear Camber Arm Install DIY by DoubleDownMotorsports.com Estimated Install Time = 1-2 hours Difficulty = Easy Tools Needed: - Floor Jack - Jack Stands - Torque Wrench - Lug Wrench - Ratchet with 17mm and 14mm sockets - 17mm and 19mm wrenches - Phillips Head Screwdriver or Punch - 3/16 Allen Wrench - Adjustable Crescent Wrench - Rubber Mallet Step #1: Jack the rear of the car up until the rear tires are off the ground and you can slide jack stands underneath the frame rails. Once jack stands are in place, slowly lower the car onto the jack stands and remove jack from work space. Double check to ensure that the jackstands are properly placed and all four corners of the stands are firmly planted on the floor. I even like to give the car a nudge or two to make sure it doesn't move at all or fall off the stands before I get underneath it. Step #2: Remove the rear wheels by removing the lug nuts. This may not be necessary for the install but the extra room will sure make life easier. Set the wheels aside. Step #3: Locate the rear camber arm. Here is what they look like off the car... Step #4: Use the 17mm socket and wrench to remove the outer camber arm bolt (the one closest to the brakes). If necessary, use the rubber mallet on the end of the wrench to break the bolt loose. Once the nut has been removed, use the screwdriver or punch and rubber mallet to gently pound out the bolt. Step #5: Use the 14mm socket and loosen the sway bar bracket bolts. You do not need to remove the bolts completely, just loosen them enough to move the sway bar down a bit allowing the inner camber arm bolt to be removed in the next step. Step #6: Use the 17mm socket and 19mm wrench to remove the inner camber arm bolt. If necessary use the rubber mallet on the end of the wrench to break the bolt loose. Once the nut has been removed you should be able to wiggle the bolt out, above the sway bar that you lowered in step #5. Step #7: Remove the stock rear camber arm from the car. Step #8: Put the stock rear camber arm and SPL Parts Pro Rear Camber Arm next to eachother and adjust the lenght of the SPL arm until it is equal with the stock arm. Use the stock bolts and put them through the mounting holes of both arms to ensure that they are of equal length. Make sure everything is tight on the SPL arm before install. Step #9: Reverse the steps to install the SPL Parts Pro Rear Camber Arm. Step #10: Repeat Steps 1-9 for the other side of the car. Step #11: Re-install the wheels and tighten the lugs so the wheel sits flat and firm against the brake rotor hat. Step #12: Use the floor jack to raise the car up off of the jack stands and remove them from underneath the car. Slowly lower the car back down to the ground. Step #13: Use the torque wrench to torque the lugs back to factory specs (I torque mine to 80 lbs.) Step #14: Roll the car out of the driveway and back in to allow the suspension to settle. Step #15: Check your camber and toe to insure proper alignment. *Note: If you do not have proper alignment measuring tools, it is highly recommended that you get to an alignment shop as soon as possible. Please do this install at your own risk. Double Down Motorsports does not hold any responsibility for problems that may occur due to installing these parts on your vehicle. As always, it is recommended to have a professional install these parts. __________________ MikeBonanni.com Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/MikeBonanni Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/MBonanni36 Function > Form** Last edited by M.Bonanni; 10-04-2010 at 10:20 AM.

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RCZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Miami Posts: 6,403 Drives: '09 370Z Rep Power: 1118	Thanks a lot for the write up, people will appreciate this once they actually get the parts.

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CBRich A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: SC Posts: 2,464 Drives: 370Z Rep Power: 544	Any chance of getting this moved to DIY to make it easier to find? Maybe a sticky too once there?

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10-04-2010, 08:00 AM	#7 (permalink)
CBRich A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: SC Posts: 2,464 Drives: 370Z Rep Power: 544	Pics need update. I know they're still stored on another certain 370Z website where this DIY was posted. Maybe you could fix them Mike or I can repost with good pics.