Coilover Install DIY???
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Sorry if i overlooked it, searched here and DIY but couldn't find any. Looking for DIY install for coilovers. Need to install tanabe pro 5's. Thanks for your help.
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Will be exactly the same as spring/damper install, minus setting the final ride height.
There will be other differences, such as front strut components reused (front rubber upper spring seat, strut top mount, etc), and whether it uses a true coilover config in the rear. These are minor differences though, and can be tackled without the need for a coilover specific DIY.
There will be other differences, such as front strut components reused (front rubber upper spring seat, strut top mount, etc), and whether it uses a true coilover config in the rear. These are minor differences though, and can be tackled without the need for a coilover specific DIY.
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I'm sure most will say use the SEARCH function, but I'll try to be helpful since I'm in the process of installing my coils. Here are some links that I've found very helpful...
http://g35driver.com/forums/brakes-s...sterday-5.html
http://www.g35nyc.com/forums/showthread.php?t=470
Also here's a link that shows the torque specs for each bolt for both front and rear suspension...
http://g35driver.com/forums/wheels-t...tall-tips.html
These links should help put you in the right direction. Good luck!
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http://g35driver.com/forums/brakes-s...sterday-5.html
http://www.g35nyc.com/forums/showthread.php?t=470
Also here's a link that shows the torque specs for each bolt for both front and rear suspension...
http://g35driver.com/forums/wheels-t...tall-tips.html
These links should help put you in the right direction. Good luck!
Take care
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If you need to look at a DIY thread to install them , you probably should look for competent help.
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Install isn't too bad, just have a friend handy to help out. Also take your time and have some patience (or a couple of beers haha)! You'll definately get a better sense of satisfaction knowing you did it yourself than having some shop do it.
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Just a few tips OP...
Some spring install threads on here claimed you needed to unbolt either the upper or lower arm from the spindle in order to get the front coilover in or out.
Just turn the wheel left or right a bit and the curved section gets out of the way very nicely
Install is very straightforward. You probably will want to disconnect the sway bar to get more travel. Otherwise, everything bolts in like factory.
Hope some of this is useful.
Some spring install threads on here claimed you needed to unbolt either the upper or lower arm from the spindle in order to get the front coilover in or out.
Just turn the wheel left or right a bit and the curved section gets out of the way very nicely
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Install is very straightforward. You probably will want to disconnect the sway bar to get more travel. Otherwise, everything bolts in like factory.
Hope some of this is useful.
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front
1. jack car and removed wheels
2. removed stock strut bar
3. unbolt swaybar from LCA
4. pop UCA off steering knuckle
5. removed strut assembly.
6. reverse order
Rear
1. Jack/wheels
2. unbolt shock
3. unbolt spring bucket arm at kuckle, remove spring
4. reverse the order while installing the new shiny parts
Once installed, have fun setting ride height.
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There is this 370z coilover instal video that goes step by step. It should be similar to the 350z I think. link below
video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cI3f11TgilI
video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cI3f11TgilI