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DIY: 370Z Lowering Spring Install

They say it should settle after 3-4 days. The pic was taken less than 1 day after install, so maybe. it is definitely noticeable. My wife didn't notice it either,

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Old 09-17-2012, 07:14 PM   #91 (permalink)
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They say it should settle after 3-4 days. The pic was taken less than 1 day after install, so maybe. it is definitely noticeable.
My wife didn't notice it either, until I showed her the before-after pics.
I will say I have 15 and 20 mm spacers, but I think it needs more, maybe 20 - 25 or wider tires.
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Old 09-22-2012, 10:56 PM   #92 (permalink)
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Im doing this install right now. I have the front struts off and spring compressors on one. The top hat bolt is just spinning and not coming off? I can feel inside the shock the whole bar spinning when im trying to loosen it with a ratchet. I have no air tools and ive gotten through everything else fine without them. Any suggestions?

*Edit: j/k. I figured it out lol. And for anyone doing this, if you dont have air tools for the spring compressors, its well worth $50-$80 to take the front shocks to a shop and have them switch the springs out for you.
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Old 09-23-2012, 06:08 AM   #93 (permalink)
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Yep. I remember that part being a PITA!
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Old 09-23-2012, 11:43 PM   #94 (permalink)
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I ended up being able to get one but couldnt get the top hat bolt off the other. Thank you Mr. Tire. $20 bucks well spent. Ill post pics tomorrow/later on today. Great DIY btw. Repped.
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great write up but I have a question...
What did you guys do to remove the 17mm lower control arm bolt?
MY GWAD.. tried impact gun tried just about everything...
driver side I managed to kick it loose but passenger side.. whole different story
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Old 10-04-2012, 06:40 PM   #96 (permalink)
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looks like im not the only one!!!lol
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Lmao @ Godzilla

1/2 drive and a breaker bar served me well.
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I had the same issue with my passenger side. It took a 900 ft lb air impact wrench to get it off.
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1/2" with a breaker bar. Fairly easy if you're a man.
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Yes. Breaker bar is the answer.
got my swift installed !!
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nezt week i will do it on my car look to easy
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Bought a 1/2 electric impact wrench from Harbor freight for 39 bucks and deep well sockets for 19 bucks to install my swifts. Worked like a charm, money well spent
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nice Diy TypeOne this will definetley help when I do the tein springs sometime next week. +1 for you.
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Hi all I just got the chance to start on this, like most said the passenger is pita
But can someone help me where the 17m use. How do you get the bolt mount back
On. I can't seem to get back In straight
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I'm having an issue taking the two bolts that are on the strut mount plate. Can't seem to fit my wrench/socket. Any suggestions?
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