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

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, 11:28 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

Sh0velMan · 03-24-2014, 11:29 AM

It's also not a strut.

#suspensiontechnologynazi

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, 11:38 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.

Pnoyz916 · 03-24-2014, 11:49 AM

Ive done it before on hondas just not nissan.

Chuck33079 · 03-24-2014, 11:49 AM

While only jacking up one side of the vehicle?

kenchan · 03-24-2014, 11:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pnoyz916

Ive done it before on hondas just not nissan.

i doubt that... unless you're talking about a bike or something with no torsion bar. lol

03-24-2014, 10:58 AM	#16 (permalink)
Chuck33079 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Houston Posts: 12,265 Drives: 2011 370ztt Rep Power: 29538	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	#17 (permalink)
Sh0velMan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Dallas/Ft.Worth Posts: 3,349 Drives: Noisily. Rep Power: 20	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	#20 (permalink)
Chuck33079 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Houston Posts: 12,265 Drives: 2011 370ztt Rep Power: 29538	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

03-24-2014, 11:26 AM	#21 (permalink)
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03-24-2014, 11:29 AM	#23 (permalink)
Sh0velMan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Dallas/Ft.Worth Posts: 3,349 Drives: Noisily. Rep Power: 20	It's also not a strut. #suspensiontechnologynazi __________________ Buy My Car! \| Build Thread

03-24-2014, 11:21 AM	#19 (permalink)
Pnoyz916 Base Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: California Posts: 182 Drives: 13 370z Sport PW Rep Power: 11	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	#25 (permalink)
Chuck33079 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Houston Posts: 12,265 Drives: 2011 370ztt Rep Power: 29538	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	#26 (permalink)
Pnoyz916 Base Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: California Posts: 182 Drives: 13 370z Sport PW Rep Power: 11	Im new to nissan scene , im used to slow hondas

03-24-2014, 11:39 AM	#27 (permalink)
Chuck33079 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Houston Posts: 12,265 Drives: 2011 370ztt Rep Power: 29538	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	#28 (permalink)
Pnoyz916 Base Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: California Posts: 182 Drives: 13 370z Sport PW Rep Power: 11	Ive done it before on hondas just not nissan.

03-24-2014, 11:49 AM	#29 (permalink)
Chuck33079 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Houston Posts: 12,265 Drives: 2011 370ztt Rep Power: 29538	While only jacking up one side of the vehicle? __________________ 2011 MB Touring-Sport-6sp-Nav/GTM TT/FI TT TDX/JTran/Kosmic/Eibach/Hotchkis/SPC/CSF/RPS/SoThatsWhereAllMyMoneyWent

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