Problems with swift lowering spring install

Chuck33079 · 03-24-2014, 10:58 AM

And do not try to use the jack on the lower arm to line things up until you have the whole front end off the ground.

Sh0velMan · 03-24-2014, 11:04 AM

If you can't figure out how to get the car completely in the air, take the car to someone more capable to get these springs installed.

You're going to hurt yourself.

Chuck33079 · 03-24-2014, 11:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sh0velMan

If you can't figure out how to get the car completely in the air, take the car to someone more capable to get these springs installed.

You're going to hurt yourself.

Pnoyz916 · 03-24-2014, 11:21 AM

Thanks guys. Is it normal to compress front swift springs onto strut? I had to compress my swift to put on tophats

Sh0velMan · 03-24-2014, 11:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pnoyz916

Thanks guys. Is it normal to compress front swift springs onto strut? I had to compress my swift to put on tophats

saber · 03-24-2014, 11:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pnoyz916

Thanks guys. Is it normal to compress front swift springs onto strut? I had to compress my swift to put on tophats

you....might want to read up a bit more on springs.

Chuck33079 · 03-24-2014, 11:23 AM

Yes, compressing the springs is necessary unless the new springs are drastically shorter than OEM.

XiP · 03-24-2014, 11:26 AM

Sh0velMan · 03-24-2014, 11:29 AM

It's also not a strut.

#suspensiontechnologynazi

Chuck33079 · 03-24-2014, 11:38 AM

Now should be when you call one of your buddies who has done this sort of job before. Having your front end disassemble itself at speed could get you or someone else hurt or killed.

Pnoyz916 · 03-24-2014, 11:38 AM

Im new to nissan scene , im used to slow hondas

Chuck33079 · 03-24-2014, 11:39 AM

This issue you're having isn't brand specific.

BrandonSS · 03-24-2014, 01:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chuck33079

This issue you're having isn't brand specific.

You can stop being a **** to the newb... he doesnt know where the proper jack point is in the front so yes, this is brand specific.

Newb, look under the car beyond the oil pan and belly pan. There is a flat surface surface that is connected to the front suspension and unibody, that is an appropriate jack point. It's hard to reach (nearly impossible) especially after being lowered.

Chuck33079 · 03-24-2014, 01:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BrandonSS

You can stop being a **** to the newb... he doesnt know where the proper jack point is in the front so yes, this is brand specific.

The need to have the whole front end off the ground isn't brand specific, not the jack points.

Pnoyz916 · 03-24-2014, 11:49 AM

Ive done it before on hondas just not nissan.

03-24-2014, 10:58 AM	#1 (permalink)
Chuck33079 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Houston Posts: 12,265 Drives: 2011 370ztt Rep Power: 29540	And do not try to use the jack on the lower arm to line things up until you have the whole front end off the ground. __________________ 2011 MB Touring-Sport-6sp-Nav/GTM TT/FI TT TDX/JTran/Kosmic/Eibach/Hotchkis/SPC/CSF/RPS/SoThatsWhereAllMyMoneyWent

03-24-2014, 11:04 AM	#2 (permalink)
Sh0velMan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Dallas/Ft.Worth Posts: 3,349 Drives: Noisily. Rep Power: 22	If you can't figure out how to get the car completely in the air, take the car to someone more capable to get these springs installed. You're going to hurt yourself. fuct and Chuck33079 like this. __________________ Buy My Car! \| Build Thread

03-24-2014, 11:23 AM	#7 (permalink)
Chuck33079 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Houston Posts: 12,265 Drives: 2011 370ztt Rep Power: 29540	Yes, compressing the springs is necessary unless the new springs are drastically shorter than OEM. __________________ 2011 MB Touring-Sport-6sp-Nav/GTM TT/FI TT TDX/JTran/Kosmic/Eibach/Hotchkis/SPC/CSF/RPS/SoThatsWhereAllMyMoneyWent

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03-24-2014, 11:29 AM	#9 (permalink)
Sh0velMan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Dallas/Ft.Worth Posts: 3,349 Drives: Noisily. Rep Power: 22	It's also not a strut. #suspensiontechnologynazi __________________ Buy My Car! \| Build Thread

03-24-2014, 11:21 AM	#4 (permalink)
Pnoyz916 Base Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: California Posts: 182 Drives: 13 370z Sport PW Rep Power: 13	Thanks guys. Is it normal to compress front swift springs onto strut? I had to compress my swift to put on tophats

03-24-2014, 11:38 AM	#10 (permalink)
Chuck33079 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Houston Posts: 12,265 Drives: 2011 370ztt Rep Power: 29540	Now should be when you call one of your buddies who has done this sort of job before. Having your front end disassemble itself at speed could get you or someone else hurt or killed. XiP likes this. __________________ 2011 MB Touring-Sport-6sp-Nav/GTM TT/FI TT TDX/JTran/Kosmic/Eibach/Hotchkis/SPC/CSF/RPS/SoThatsWhereAllMyMoneyWent

03-24-2014, 11:38 AM	#11 (permalink)
Pnoyz916 Base Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: California Posts: 182 Drives: 13 370z Sport PW Rep Power: 13	Im new to nissan scene , im used to slow hondas

03-24-2014, 11:39 AM	#12 (permalink)
Chuck33079 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Houston Posts: 12,265 Drives: 2011 370ztt Rep Power: 29540	This issue you're having isn't brand specific. fuct likes this. __________________ 2011 MB Touring-Sport-6sp-Nav/GTM TT/FI TT TDX/JTran/Kosmic/Eibach/Hotchkis/SPC/CSF/RPS/SoThatsWhereAllMyMoneyWent

03-24-2014, 11:49 AM	#15 (permalink)
Pnoyz916 Base Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: California Posts: 182 Drives: 13 370z Sport PW Rep Power: 13	Ive done it before on hondas just not nissan.

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