Swift springs review!!!!!

Boost_lee

It gets tough...can't say that it is impossible though. it's the coil design that makes it hard

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speedworks

I used the Autozone spring compressor, and it worked fine with pneumatic tools (impact wrench) to tighten/loosen. Just make sure you put the tophot on in the same orientation so you don't pre-load the spring when you put it back in. I noticed that the tophats do not line up the same way as OEM, since the Swift spring is cut different and it doesn't stop/start at the same place as the OEMs (they don't fit the same way in the rubber bushing, to allow the bolts to go through the strut holder in frame). I think this also will insure a common drop all around (no preload on springs).

Mandingo

The compressors they have at autozone look really bulky. It seems like it'd be hard to fit the compressor's arms onto the tightly wound Swifts correctly. Did you have trouble with that?

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TooFaded

I used the spring compressors from Auto Zone when I installed my springs. I didn't have any problems attaching the compressor to the Swift springs. You definitely want to use an impact wrench.

cheshirecat

I used the autozone spring compressors with a manual socket set because I'm ghetto.

It was a pain in the ***. The tools are fine, just the job itself is a hassle.

Borrow someone's power tools and save yourself the hurt.

Alchemy

About how long did this install take for you guys?? I have personally never done springs before. I have a few friends who have though and they say its pretty easy.

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Ryan
314WHP | 260LB-FT | STILLEN | KONI | SWIFT | STOPTECH | Z1 | PROJECT MU | CNT | UPREV | FORGESTAR | BRIDGESTONE | PWJDM | ENEOS | MOTUL

cheshirecat

The rears are very fast. You can do them in 30 minutes per side or less. That includes jacking the car up, removing the wheels, etc.

The fronts are more time consuming. The biggest issues are compressing/decompressing the springs x2 along with any problem bolts you may encounter. Give yourself a free afternoon just in case you run into any issues. If everything goes to plan, an hour a side is fine.

tjlazer

Yeah the front springs are a pain due to the fact the coils are wound up really tight at the top of the spring. So the spring compressor cannot easily get clamped on. It can be done but will be problematic. Might have to wedge the spring compressor clips in there. Just be careful. Install took me several hours total time. It is definately a whole day job with the spring compresor task included.

I wound recommend you take pics of your original spring setup at different angles so you know how to orient the new spring on there. It has to be installed just right. Don't want an uneven drop.

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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

Alchemy

Yeah I have read a lot of people saying that you have to get it just right. Im a little concerned about screwin that up. Im no dummy so I should be able to figure it out, I hope.

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Ryan
314WHP | 260LB-FT | STILLEN | KONI | SWIFT | STOPTECH | Z1 | PROJECT MU | CNT | UPREV | FORGESTAR | BRIDGESTONE | PWJDM | ENEOS | MOTUL

FricFrac

Mine came apart OK with the spring compressors we had but there just wasn't enough compression on the new Swift springs with the tightly bound tops. We said Eff it and put the uncompressed springs assembled but uncompressed in the car and sat the car down as we guided the strut through the top hole. Bit of a pain but it worked just fine. Put the clamp nut on and it worked perfect. Dropped the strut back out to make sure everything was fine (oh and to put the gasket on one side back in that didn't line up perfectly).

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'09 370Z - '93 300ZX Vert - '83 280ZX - '83 280ZXT -'81 280ZXT stroker - '72 240Z - Stillen CBE, HFC, G3, Grounding Kit, Sways // Swift Spring // H&R 15mm // 5% Tint // Clear Bra //

Hen Eggs

Just got mine yesterday; reviewed the video on the first page or two of this thread and got em on myself. Easy install; coming from a guy who has never ... NEVER ... wrenched on a car before. I've worked on 100 racing dirt bikes, but never a car. Piece of cake.

I cannot believe the difference from the stock springs. Would have never imagined how much difference they make. The ride is noticeably softer, but the car handles like it's on rails. Very nice.

The stance is perfect .... more aggressive, but still subtle. Love em !! I cannot wait to get my Gnosis GS-2s on this thing.

If you're on the fence ... DO IT ! You will not regret it.

FYI ... Ordered mine a week or two ago from RAVSPEC online ... arrived just as promised.

AlphaSnacks

GOT MINE TODAY!! Woooooooooo!

wheee!

What took you so long? Like, really man....

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czheng51

Anyone interested in buying a set of new swift springs pm me..local only..west covina ca

AlphaSnacks

Two months of waiting. I literally ordered them exactly 2 months ago back in April. Crazy!