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Old Nov 5, 2011 | 02:42 PM
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does anyone know if it is diffucult to change the coil overs on an 06 350z?
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Old Nov 5, 2011 | 02:46 PM
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Its easy.

If you have to ask....then probably not.

Plenty of information on the forums. Even a diy or two about it.
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Old Nov 5, 2011 | 02:52 PM
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How mechanically incline are you?
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Old Nov 5, 2011 | 02:55 PM
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Start here:

https://my350z.com/forum/brakes-and-...ion-101-a.html

Then here:

https://my350z.com/forum/brakes-and-...r-install.html
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Old Nov 5, 2011 | 03:34 PM
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first time is always the most time consuming.

but anyone can do it.
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Old Nov 5, 2011 | 03:57 PM
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It's very time consuming the first time.
I'm mechanically declined but it wasn't that bad.
The removal and install is pretty straight forward.
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Old Nov 5, 2011 | 05:39 PM
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me yes you no
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Old Nov 5, 2011 | 10:30 PM
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It's simple
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Old Nov 6, 2011 | 12:34 AM
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You might need an impact wrench. I helped a friend DYI Tein Monoflex and it was pretty easy, except for the super tight bolts that were a PITA to remove. COuld probably take you one full day. The rear set is pretty easy. It's the front ones that is too tedious. Good luck
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Old Nov 6, 2011 | 09:46 AM
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it's pretty damn easy.
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Old Nov 6, 2011 | 10:00 AM
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This test will help determine if you are worthy...fill in the blanks:

Righty ______, _______ loosey

J/K it's a fun/relatively easy job. Just be careful with the top studs on the rear shock!
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Old Nov 7, 2011 | 09:10 AM
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Originally Posted by suprasam
This test will help determine if you are worthy...fill in the blanks:

Righty ______, _______ loosey

J/K it's a fun/relatively easy job. Just be careful with the top studs on the rear shock!

rofl

yeah its easy man, just follow one of the diy on here
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Old Nov 17, 2011 | 04:50 PM
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Originally Posted by suprasam
This test will help determine if you are worthy...fill in the blanks:

Righty ______, _______ loosey


Using for a Sig for a wheel! Thanks!
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Old Nov 18, 2011 | 01:21 PM
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Originally Posted by suprasam
This test will help determine if you are worthy...fill in the blanks:

Righty ______, _______ loosey

J/K it's a fun/relatively easy job. Just be careful with the top studs on the rear shock!
Haha awesome test! But nonetheless there are plenty of info on the forums, seems like a lot of people helped you out! But it can be tedious if it's your first time, but good luck! It's fun for a bit...

- Ben
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Old Nov 23, 2011 | 12:55 PM
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It's not worth paying someone else to do. It's easy if you have the proper tools. If I remember correctly, you can do it all with 3 sockets pretty much..I remember using my 17, 19 and one other..anyway..

Do it yourself, U'll learn alot. Have a friend help you if need be.
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Old Nov 23, 2011 | 04:11 PM
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Simple, if you can do an oil change you can install coilovers. Hardest part is actually setting the ride height.

Up, down , roll car
up , adjust, down, roll car
up, adjust , down roll car
repeat till you get it right.
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