Hey guys, I'm thinking about buying these tein s tech lowering springs from a member off g35nyc, and I just had a couple questions about them in general.

What steps do I need to take after the initial install of the springs, because I heard people talking about changing shocks, or getting them aligned or both and I don't really know what needs to be done.

Also do you recommend i do it myself with the help of a friend, or go to shop to get them to do it?

If anyone can help guide me in the right direction of lowering my car with these springs, that would be great, thanks!

 

If u have he proper tools then install it urself to save money. Installation is pretty self exlainatory, but requires some muscle. I installed mine myself with a help of a friend, took about 2 hours. U can loan the tools from autozone

After that just get an alignment and u should be fine

 

^ as he said. A lot of people replace their shocks if they are worn out, or close to being worn out. The front are a little more work to replace, so if you're on the high side of 70K I would replace the shocks/struts. Similar to replacing the water pump when you replace the timing belt on cars, it may not be worn out, but if it fails you have to redo the timing belt to get to it.
Borrow (usually a $50 deposit thats refunded when you return the tool) a spring compressor and grab a friend to help you. It's pretty straight forward with basic hand tools (sockets, wrenches), pair of jack stands and a floor jack. Even if you have to buy the tools it will still be cheaper and you will have the tools for your next project. When all said and done, give it a week or so for everything to settle into it's place then get an alignment done.

 

Your driving habits will dictate how long your OEM struts will last.

You may or may not require camber kits too, you will figure this out once you get an alignment.

 

thanks for the responses guys, i appreciate the help. Now, my car has a little over 70k miles on it, but how much will it cost to replace the shocks that i have now, and how much do allignments cost?

 

If you do the install yourself or have someone do it for you there's a few facts you need to be aware of....with that kinda mileage on your G you need to install shocks with the springs or you'll be doing the job twice. Tein S-Techs will also require your installing adjustable upper camber a-arms on the front and camber adjusters/toe bolts out back to bring you alignment back to OE specs. This will keep your G from eating tires on a regular basis. All the parts you need can be found on our MARKETPLACE under Vendor Suspension. They offer the best prices to us along with immediate delivery....unually!
Gary

 

Thank you for the feedback Gary, now i see that they sell the cambers and all, but would i need a specific type of shocks, and if so, mind telling me which type is the most affordable/available, or which you recommend i go with?

 

Many have good experiences with "Tokico" struts.

 

Tokico hp's "blues" seem to be the most cost effective standard upgrade. You can pick up a set of new ones in the vendor section for about $300 shipped. With the S-techs you should be very close to maxed out OE camber specs, if not just a few 10th's of a degree out. Expect about $200 for the rear and $400+ for the front if you go that route. There are cheaper out there, but they either offer little (1 degree) or no + camber adjustment up front, or the rear rusts up and eats the bushings fast (some as fast as a few months).

 

if you wanna do it yourself:

https://g35driver.com/forums/brakes-...tall-only.html

there are some parts/techniques they leave out that isn't very straightforward if you aren't familiar with suspension work...which i wasn't. so it took some posts on here and some figuring out. i'm gonna PM the creator of the DIY and see if he will include them.

it probably took me about 3 hours total to do one side. but the other side will go lots faster.

 

Tokicos, like other members recommended. Good shocks and a less cost than other "Name Brands!"
Gary

 

Are you trying to say something?

 

its one of those things, where since you putting in all that labor. You might as well replace both a once rather then to put in all that labor again when your shocks go out.

 

Everything Gary said.. Same setup I am contemplating 350z S-techs with Tokico or BC racing coilover. Obv SPC/ebiach for front and rear camber arms.