Lowered with 25mm/30mm spacers?

Fastfatdude

Sorry to raise an old issue. But need some help here...

i am presently on stock Rays/tires and just installed 25mm spacer front and rear.

Thinking of installing the Swift Spec R springs but wonder if there will be rubbing issues.

Can anyone guide me?

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cheshirecat

You will be fine. I have 20/25 on swifts and still have space for 5mm up front.

Fastfatdude

Hmm... makes me feel better about ordering a set.

But is there anyone running my setup but with Swift R springs?

BTW, i emailed Swift and apparently the springs are designed and made for the US market.. there is no equivalent in Japan...

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Unique_Z

hey dude, i'm running on this setup, swift with ichiba's 20/25 combo

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Fastfatdude

Yo, hows the ride on the swifts?

Is it as good as advertised?

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Unique_Z

Yup, they sure is infact, it feels like im still on oem's springs but definitely less body roll and excellent in corners.

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Imperial

Relative to the outside fender, 20 mm will look like there is more room to go further out up front but what some may not consider is that the front fender does not come from factory pre-rolled like the rear does and that the inner fender lining sticks out from underneath. Rubbing will be an issue with 25 mm spacers as it occasionally is already with 20 mm spacers.

Fastfatdude

Interesting comments.

Therefore for those using 20mm up front and dropped, its already rubbing occasionally? Situation will be far worse with the 25mm then...

OK, can the front fenders be rolled?

To be honest, the wheel/fender gap for the fronts are much bigger than the rears so more of an issue to solve.

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Imperial

There is indeed a larger wheel to fender gap up front which is why all the lowering spring kits available provide a larger drop up front than in the back. But we must also think, why did Nissan make it so? Surely there was a purpose and perhaps it's because they needed more clearance in the front for suspension travel and such to avoid rubbing.

For the most part I only rub when I hit hard bumps that cause my front suspension to compress almost completely. This is evident by the plastic piece of fender lining towards the bumper that my wheels have worn down.

RedBullRR

25 front or 20 it doesnt matter it will rub slightly. I have 20 front 25 rear. My friend has 25 front and rear, and we rub in the front in the same spot. It's really not a big deal, the plastic wore out there already.

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Imperial

I know exactly the spot you're talking about. I kinda just want to take a dremel and cut that portion out flush and cover the hole with a flat plastic piece of some sort.

Fastfatdude

Okay, lets see.. With the 25mm fronts and swift springs, regular driving wont rub.. Only when thru bumps at a higher than desirable speed when the shocks bottom out... In theory then, if i realize to slow down in time, my fender liners might live longer...

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Imperial

You're describing conditions for a 20 mm spacer, 25 mm will rub much more easily. You should take a look into your front wheel well to find out what we're talking about.

Fastfatdude

i just did... and it looks like a touch-and-go on whether the drop will be too much...

anyway, thanks for the advice, likely order a set and drop it to see how it goes.

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370SteeZ

Anyone willing to take photos of the 30mm rear + 25mm front ? Eager to buy spacers, but I want the most aggressive stance without damaging the car too much. Lol

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