I'm in the process of installing my s-techs and I got the rear ones done, but the front ones are somewhat confusing. I read TUTs that say I have to remove the strut bar bolts (4) to access the shock/spring assembly, but I think that may have been for a "coilover" install and not just a "spring" install.

What bolts/nuts do I have to remove the get the front springs out with the compressor?

Thanks

 

On the front, the entire spring/shock assy has to come out so the new spring can be installed on the shock, then replaced as a unit

I have yet to have to use a compressor on a spring install

 

You have to remove the strut bar bolts in order to get the shock/spring out.

 

+1

 

yep

 

You Must be Debot from the Movie Friday, because all the Spring Installs I have done (4 total 5 after the Z), with out the compressor you can injure yourself when removing it.

Also I dont see how you get the spring on with out the compressor. How much brut force are you using there?

 

You Must be Debot from the Movie Friday, because all the Spring Installs I have done (4 total 5 after the Z), with out the compressor you can injure yourself when removing it.

Also I dont see how you get the spring on with out the compressor. How much brut force are you using there?

 

I have seen people do springs without a compressor. Not the safest way, I grant you that, but nonetheless it can be done.

 

u can just rent a spring compressor from autozone

 

Then by all means use one.

 

Then by all means use one

 

https://my350z.com/forum/showthread....springs+struts

^^^ someone should make this into a sticky. One stop instruction guide to installing springs on the Z or G.... You can thank me later.

 

You can rent the spring compressor from any auto parts store. I think it's safer this way. Also, you have to remove your strut bar in order to access the 3 bolts that attach the strut to the car. Keep the struts on the car first, and loosen the top nut on the strut assembly using an extension - it will save you a lot of time and effort this way when you are installing the springs. I did all 4 with the help of a friend. Good luck!

 

I agree with EASY, by the time the nut is out to the end of the strut when removing, there is little to no tension left on it.