G35 Coupe V35 2003 - 07 Discussion about the 1st Generation V35 G35 Coupe

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Old Jul 17, 2011 | 08:03 PM
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update* I got the perches loose but the rear is still bottomed out.
 

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Old Jul 17, 2011 | 08:50 PM
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Now just do the same for the rear and you will be set.
 
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Old Jul 17, 2011 | 09:08 PM
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I'm having a hard time raising it. I think it would be easier when I get it installed then raise it from there?
 
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Old Jul 18, 2011 | 03:22 AM
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Hard to raise it? Like the base wont unscrew?
 
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Old Jul 18, 2011 | 06:12 AM
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the whole coil shock twists when I try to loosen it. Do I use a vice grip or something to hold the shock or whatever? The screw under the is where the gas is being help so I know not to twist that. lol.
 
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Old Jul 18, 2011 | 06:23 AM
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You can put the bottom of the shock in a vise grip to keep it from rotating as you loosen the locking collar. If you dont have a vise you can use a 2x4 (w/a rag or piece of carpet under the coilover). Place the 2x4 between the fork on the lower mount and then lay it down. stand on the 2x4 and loosen the locking colar. The shock will rotate until the 2x4 stops it, then its all on you.
 
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Old Jul 18, 2011 | 01:06 PM
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what about disassemble the coilover then raising it from there? Or is that to much of a hassle?
 
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Old Jul 19, 2011 | 12:23 AM
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How would you accomplish that? To raise the ride height of the rear of the car you loosen the bottom locking collar, uncrew the bottom of the shock (to extend the length) then tighten the locking collar bach down on the base of the shock. Any way that you slice it, you still have to lengthen the shock body to raise the ride height.
 
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Old Jul 19, 2011 | 03:20 AM
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true. lol. I figure that out today. I just installed the suspension and it went too low.. Body was sitting on the floor, I'll be posting pics soon
 
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Old Jul 19, 2011 | 04:45 AM
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Yeah post them up when you get them,
 
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Old Jul 19, 2011 | 06:13 AM
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help!

*sorry for crappy photos, my phone sucks. Btw, I DID NOT CLEAN THE CAR, IT IS DIRTY!

So, this is when I installed the front springs. The front bumper literally sat on the floor! I had 2inches more to drop..



I rose it, a quarter inch, toooo low...


Bootayy shot! I raised the rear about an inch from the "bottom out"


Side shot



Front Shot


Okay this is the problem, I needed to disconnect the stabilizer bar (I think that's what it was called), because the stance coils were pretty short. The ball inside of the bar thing popped out . Where do I order a smaller bar? This scared me but when I drove my G, it felt the same. I'm new to this type of suspension, I'm use to the whole true coils like on my 89 prelude and a few friends' civics.

 
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Old Jul 19, 2011 | 06:32 AM
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Damn thats low.

Are you refering the the sway bar end link for the front? Thats what the last pic looks like.
 
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Old Jul 19, 2011 | 06:38 AM
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yess
 
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Old Jul 19, 2011 | 06:48 AM
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You can either get a new one from Nissan or check the vendors on here, I believe that they make adjustable aftermarket endlinks.
 
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Old Jul 19, 2011 | 06:53 AM
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these ones?
 
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