DIY: ** Rear 20mm stud replacement spacers

n370zpg · 04-15-2011, 12:08 PM

Btw, can this be done without an impact driver?

spearfish25 · 04-15-2011, 02:14 PM

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Originally Posted by n370zpg

Btw, can this be done without an impact driver?

The only problem you'll have is pulling the extended lugs through the hub without the hub rotating. The shop that did mine did it all by hand, but used a steering bearing of some sort that kept the hub from turning while they pulled the lugs through.

wheee! · 04-15-2011, 04:04 PM

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Originally Posted by n370zpg

Took my z to the local shop today to get my swift springs and h&r spacers installed (15f20r) and they quoted me $150 for the springs and $560 for the spacers. I asked politely why so expensive on the spacers (knowing beforehand it would take about 2 hours without a lift after reading this diy) and they said that EACH spacer would take 2 HOURS to install

I think ill give it a shot this weekend. Thanks for the write up yall.

Do it all yourself (springs and spacers) in about 5 hours total including time for beer and pizza and save the money!!! That is more mod money right there!

JB1 · 04-18-2011, 12:42 PM

Thanks for the write up Wheee! I did my spacers this weekend and your DIY did help, + rep!

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Originally Posted by n370zpg

Btw, can this be done without an impact driver?

I was able to pull all studs in using a socket wrench, I only used a an impact driver at the very end to ensure they were all the way in. The stack of washers allowed the nut to turn without turning the stud.

wheee! · 04-18-2011, 09:10 PM

Glad I could help! Enjoy the new look.

ZForce · 04-20-2011, 12:09 AM

$560 for install of spacers...way too much. I had mine done for $125.

ddanis60 · 04-21-2011, 06:10 AM

I think 125 is too much. A lot of good mechanics charge 45 to 60 an hour. I'm not a certified mechanic but I know what I'm doing and had all 4 done in slightly over an hour. Without a lift and using an impact. Doing one complete corner at a time. Just saying. Ask them why in the crap it's so expensive. Justify that amount. Idk.

ZForce · 04-21-2011, 10:23 PM

That is fast! Are they bolt on's or stud replacement?

ddanis60 · 04-22-2011, 02:20 PM

stud replacment. i think i was like an hour and 20 or something. first time doing it too.. its extremely easy if you have the tools and common sense

LinPark · 04-22-2011, 02:31 PM

That is fast - I wasn't working really hard and didn't know what to expect the first time through. I could probably do one spacer in under an hour without an impact wrench. Once I started doing it, I basically took most of the day - I enjoy working on the car so I take my time.

happytheman · 04-22-2011, 06:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by n370zpg

Took my z to the local shop today to get my swift springs and h&r spacers installed (15f20r) and they quoted me $150 for the springs and $560 for the spacers. I asked politely why so expensive on the spacers (knowing beforehand it would take about 2 hours without a lift after reading this diy) and they said that EACH spacer would take 2 HOURS to install

I think ill give it a shot this weekend. Thanks for the write up yall.

Would really like to see some pics here once you get your drops and spacers done!

wheee! · 04-23-2011, 09:24 AM

I have the 15mm & 20mm spacers (of course) as well as the SWift Springs. I just put the summer stock Rays back on yesterday. The negative camber from the drop plus stock does reduce the flushness of the spacers by a small amount. I will get pictures up soon. It looks like you could easily go 20mm front and 25mm rear and still have lots of clearance. I haven't driven much with the new setup yet, so I will have to see if I experience any rubbing issues. I think that I will stick with the 15 & 20 setup though.

ZForce · 04-23-2011, 11:01 AM

20mm & 25mm will work on stock sport rim tires with Swift. Just had mine installed last night and the bro's is being installed this morning. I will not have pics until the springs settle. But if you check out the swift thread I believe someone has that setup with pics.

happytheman · 04-23-2011, 12:25 PM

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Originally Posted by ZForce

20mm & 25mm will work on stock sport rim tires with Swift. Just had mine installed last night and the bro's is being installed this morning. I will not have pics until the springs settle. But if you check out the swift thread I believe someone has that setup with pics.

Ah yes, I'll head on over there now! Pics when your springs settle though would be sweet!

murser · 04-23-2011, 09:33 PM

ty for the diy... jus did it today.. the fronts were a breeze the rears I couldnt figure out how keep the hub loose to rotate so I went to a friends shop and put in on the lift and kept it in neutral.. easy peasy

04-18-2011, 09:10 PM	#110 (permalink)
wheee! A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Mod Capital of Canada Age: 58 Posts: 7,354 Drives: cars. lots of cars. Rep Power: 40182	Glad I could help! Enjoy the new look. __________________ H&R / Stillen / Berk / HKS / Swift / Michelin / UpRev / SPC / Amuse Rep / Seibon / Fringe XVO / TWM / more... My Journal

04-23-2011, 09:24 AM	#117 (permalink)
wheee! A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Mod Capital of Canada Age: 58 Posts: 7,354 Drives: cars. lots of cars. Rep Power: 40182	I have the 15mm & 20mm spacers (of course) as well as the SWift Springs. I just put the summer stock Rays back on yesterday. The negative camber from the drop plus stock does reduce the flushness of the spacers by a small amount. I will get pictures up soon. It looks like you could easily go 20mm front and 25mm rear and still have lots of clearance. I haven't driven much with the new setup yet, so I will have to see if I experience any rubbing issues. I think that I will stick with the 15 & 20 setup though. __________________ H&R / Stillen / Berk / HKS / Swift / Michelin / UpRev / SPC / Amuse Rep / Seibon / Fringe XVO / TWM / more... My Journal

04-23-2011, 09:33 PM	#120 (permalink)
murser Base Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: San Dimas, CA SoCal Posts: 28 Drives: z34 pw a7 s/t Rep Power: 15	ty for the diy... jus did it today.. the fronts were a breeze the rears I couldnt figure out how keep the hub loose to rotate so I went to a friends shop and put in on the lift and kept it in neutral.. easy peasy __________________ so far: eibach springs.15f/20r spacers,f1 pinnacle 15%,FI SS 12", NISMO license plate frame (5 extra horses just from that)

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04-15-2011, 12:08 PM	#106 (permalink)
n370zpg Base Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 19 Drives: 2010 PG Nissan 370Z Rep Power: 15	Btw, can this be done without an impact driver?

04-20-2011, 12:09 AM	#111 (permalink)
ZForce A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Roseville, CA Posts: 2,359 Drives: 09 370Z Tour + Sport Rep Power: 21	$560 for install of spacers...way too much. I had mine done for $125.

04-21-2011, 06:10 AM	#112 (permalink)
ddanis60 Base Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Santa Maria, Ca Posts: 61 Drives: 2007 C6 Z06 Rep Power: 15	I think 125 is too much. A lot of good mechanics charge 45 to 60 an hour. I'm not a certified mechanic but I know what I'm doing and had all 4 done in slightly over an hour. Without a lift and using an impact. Doing one complete corner at a time. Just saying. Ask them why in the crap it's so expensive. Justify that amount. Idk.

04-21-2011, 10:23 PM	#113 (permalink)
ZForce A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Roseville, CA Posts: 2,359 Drives: 09 370Z Tour + Sport Rep Power: 21	That is fast! Are they bolt on's or stud replacement?

04-22-2011, 02:20 PM	#114 (permalink)
ddanis60 Base Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Santa Maria, Ca Posts: 61 Drives: 2007 C6 Z06 Rep Power: 15	stud replacment. i think i was like an hour and 20 or something. first time doing it too.. its extremely easy if you have the tools and common sense

04-22-2011, 02:31 PM	#115 (permalink)
LinPark A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 1,077 Drives: '17 Camaro 2SS A8 Rep Power: 24	That is fast - I wasn't working really hard and didn't know what to expect the first time through. I could probably do one spacer in under an hour without an impact wrench. Once I started doing it, I basically took most of the day - I enjoy working on the car so I take my time.

04-23-2011, 11:01 AM	#118 (permalink)
ZForce A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Roseville, CA Posts: 2,359 Drives: 09 370Z Tour + Sport Rep Power: 21	20mm & 25mm will work on stock sport rim tires with Swift. Just had mine installed last night and the bro's is being installed this morning. I will not have pics until the springs settle. But if you check out the swift thread I believe someone has that setup with pics.