what size of spacers with swift springs?

CBRich · 08-13-2011, 09:13 AM

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Originally Posted by ggiwin

got 20mm all around and swifts today

, how hard should the install be if i were to do it myself with an impact gun and spring compressor from autozone? My friend put spacers in his rear and it took him 4 hours. His rotor was stuck or something.

Shouldn't take more than two or three hours. Just be careful with that spring compressor.

ggiwin · 08-13-2011, 12:08 PM

for some reason, springs sounds alot easier to do rather than spacers. taking apart my brake calipers sound difficult.

Footloose301 · 08-13-2011, 02:11 PM

It's really not hard at all. Use 1/2" sockets and extensions and a breaker bar

ggiwin · 08-13-2011, 02:35 PM

I think it only scared me because my friend said it took him 4 hours just to put spacers in the rear. After looking at the DIY it doesn't look too bad. Just gotta unbolt some stuff and get something to keep the calipers up while i whack away at the rotor to loosen it.

cheshirecat · 08-15-2011, 10:09 AM

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Originally Posted by ggiwin

I think it only scared me because my friend said it took him 4 hours just to put spacers in the rear. After looking at the DIY it doesn't look too bad. Just gotta unbolt some stuff and get something to keep the calipers up while i whack away at the rotor to loosen it.

I would suggest using the slip on spacers for the rear. There's no reason you would have to pound the studs out since a 20mm spacer in the rear isn't exactly aggressive.

Even the front isn't difficult, just take the wheels off and spray down the rotors and studs with some PB blaster the day before if you can.

tjlazer · 08-15-2011, 10:32 AM

Spacer install is a million times easier than spring install.

Complete spring install? The fronts are a pita and will take more than 4 hours to do it. Not sure how you guys got the whole car done in 4 hours!

It took me several hours and lots of cussing to do mine, but I worked alone and had some issues but it was done. Check out the DIY on the site on what all it entails.

My best tip: Only use a 6 point socket set! (this is where I messed up)

tjlazer · 08-15-2011, 10:36 AM

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Originally Posted by cheshirecat

I would suggest using the slip on spacers for the rear. There's no reason you would have to pound the studs out since a 20mm spacer in the rear isn't exactly aggressive.

Even the front isn't difficult, just take the wheels off and spray down the rotors and studs with some PB blaster the day before if you can.

You can put in bolt on 20mm+ spacers on the front and rears...

cheshirecat · 08-15-2011, 10:40 AM

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Originally Posted by tjlazer

You can put in bolt on 20mm+ spacers on the front and rears...

I'm aware, but it seems like most people go with a 5mm staggered setup, hence the comment.

ggiwin · 08-16-2011, 03:19 AM

finally put the swifts and spacers on my car. Spacers took about 3 hours and springs took about 4 by itself. Had a very hard time aligning the bottom of the strut to the control arm piece. Had to compress my springs 2 or 3 times to get it right. In the end however, car looks great and feels fantastic

thanks for the help guys.

Justin1686 · 08-27-2011, 08:11 PM

i think 15/20 is a great combo, which is what i have on mine.

08-13-2011, 02:11 PM	#18 (permalink)
Footloose301 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Naples, FL Posts: 2,659 Drives: 40th Rep Power: 21	It's really not hard at all. Use 1/2" sockets and extensions and a breaker bar __________________ 2010 40th Anniversary 370Z

08-15-2011, 10:32 AM	#21 (permalink)
tjlazer A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Tacoma Age: 52 Posts: 2,496 Drives: Z34, R35 Rep Power: 19	Spacer install is a million times easier than spring install. Complete spring install? The fronts are a pita and will take more than 4 hours to do it. Not sure how you guys got the whole car done in 4 hours! It took me several hours and lots of cussing to do mine, but I worked alone and had some issues but it was done. Check out the DIY on the site on what all it entails. My best tip: Only use a 6 point socket set! (this is where I messed up) __________________ 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 Last edited by tjlazer; 08-15-2011 at 10:35 AM.

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Justin1686 Track Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Nassau, NY Age: 37 Posts: 689 Drives: 09 370 PG AT Rep Power: 17	i think 15/20 is a great combo, which is what i have on mine. __________________ 2009 Touring & Sport Package \|\| Platinum Graphite \|\| 40% 3M Tint \|\| Xpel Clear Bra \|\| Berk CBE \|\| Berk HFC \|\| Stillen Sway Bar \|\| H&R Spacers \|\| Swift Springs \|\| SPC Rear Camber Kit \|\| Thanks to Savage Autosports, VTR, PM, and R.A.D.

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08-13-2011, 12:08 PM	#17 (permalink)
ggiwin Base Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: orange county Posts: 226 Drives: 2010 AT PW Rep Power: 14	for some reason, springs sounds alot easier to do rather than spacers. taking apart my brake calipers sound difficult.

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ggiwin Base Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: orange county Posts: 226 Drives: 2010 AT PW Rep Power: 14	I think it only scared me because my friend said it took him 4 hours just to put spacers in the rear. After looking at the DIY it doesn't look too bad. Just gotta unbolt some stuff and get something to keep the calipers up while i whack away at the rotor to loosen it.

08-16-2011, 03:19 AM	#24 (permalink)
ggiwin Base Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: orange county Posts: 226 Drives: 2010 AT PW Rep Power: 14	finally put the swifts and spacers on my car. Spacers took about 3 hours and springs took about 4 by itself. Had a very hard time aligning the bottom of the strut to the control arm piece. Had to compress my springs 2 or 3 times to get it right. In the end however, car looks great and feels fantastic thanks for the help guys.