YDD Coilover Install

Weapon X · 03-08-2004, 06:52 PM

Today Team Young Dong had a chance to tackle it's first project as a team: installing coilovers. We took some pictures and I just wanted to give noobs and enthusiasts alike a basic run down of how the install went.

First off: The car. My very own 1995 Nissan 240sx SE

Weapon X · 03-08-2004, 06:53 PM

And now:

The stiff stuff. Jic FLTA1 coilovers, bought through Speed Alliance

Weapon X · 03-08-2004, 06:55 PM

mmmm...bling bling

Weapon X · 03-08-2004, 06:56 PM

We started by lifting the car and taking the wheels off. So it should look a little something like this. Grimy...

Weapon X · 03-08-2004, 06:57 PM

Then we got to work.

Front Stock shock and spring removal: Unbolt the two lower bolts holding the shock to the shock mount.

Weapon X · 03-08-2004, 06:58 PM

Don't forget the brake line clip either, a pair of needle nose plyers should suffice.

Weapon X · 03-08-2004, 06:59 PM

Next, we removed the upper strut tower bolts.

Weapon X · 03-08-2004, 07:01 PM

Then, we put the front coilover in place and reveresed our steps. I dont know about most manufacturers, but on the JICs they are labeled FR for front right, and RL for real left, and so on and so forth...so make sure you pay attention that.

Weapon X · 03-08-2004, 07:02 PM

Then, we tightened the spring seat using tools provided with the coilover (these claw looking things).

Weapon X · 03-08-2004, 07:03 PM

Now it's time for the rears. The first step was to fold down the rear seat and remove the speaker cover panel.

Weapon X · 03-08-2004, 07:04 PM

Then removed the rear balljoint nut that held the lower shock in place.

Weapon X · 03-08-2004, 07:05 PM

Sexy....

Weapon X · 03-08-2004, 07:06 PM

(Not Pictured)

Don't forget to tighten the bolts up top!

Weapon X · 03-08-2004, 07:07 PM

When everything was installed correctly, we put the wheel back on and torqued the lug nuts to 85 ft lbs.

Weapon X · 03-08-2004, 07:08 PM

Then we checked the ride height, made slight adjustments, and used the tool provided to dial in the dampening settings.

Weapon X · 03-08-2004, 07:09 PM

And in the rear! (bad pic, sorry)

Weapon X · 03-08-2004, 07:09 PM

Young Dong for life

Weapon X · 03-08-2004, 07:10 PM

And there you have...the finished product.

Weapon X · 03-08-2004, 07:44 PM

Also, always be sure to get an allignment fairly soon after doing this kind of install.

Chas · 03-08-2004, 08:03 PM

Whos that cutie in the green shirt

driftfreak · 03-08-2004, 08:22 PM

can i ask a favor?
could you post a pic of the front upper pillow mont..just want to check somthing...with out the hand in the way

Chas · 03-08-2004, 08:48 PM

pic 3 is pretty good, but do you mean on the car? Im sure wepon x wouldnt mind

Chas · 03-08-2004, 10:29 PM

We have the last set in the USA. MSRP is 1230, our price for drifting.com is 1150. If you find it for cheaper, they wont be able to get it. Cordes knows how long these took get. GREAT COILOVERS.

TP | sil-beer · 03-08-2004, 11:12 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Chas
Whos that cutie in the green shirt

isnt that chas's sister??

Weapon X · 03-09-2004, 09:37 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by driftfreak
can i ask a favor?
could you post a pic of the front upper pillow mont..just want to check somthing...with out the hand in the way

Sure.

03-08-2004, 06:52 PM	#1
Weapon X SHINJIRO Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Twilight Posts: 796	YDD Coilover Install Today Team Young Dong had a chance to tackle it's first project as a team: installing coilovers. We took some pictures and I just wanted to give noobs and enthusiasts alike a basic run down of how the install went. First off: The car. My very own 1995 Nissan 240sx SE Attached Images Last edited by Weapon X; 03-08-2004 at 07:37 PM.

03-08-2004, 06:53 PM	#2
Weapon X SHINJIRO Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Twilight Posts: 796	And now: The stiff stuff. Jic FLTA1 coilovers, bought through Speed Alliance Attached Images

03-08-2004, 06:55 PM	#3
Weapon X SHINJIRO Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Twilight Posts: 796	mmmm...bling bling Attached Images

03-08-2004, 06:56 PM	#4
Weapon X SHINJIRO Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Twilight Posts: 796	We started by lifting the car and taking the wheels off. So it should look a little something like this. Grimy... Attached Images

03-08-2004, 06:57 PM	#5
Weapon X SHINJIRO Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Twilight Posts: 796	Then we got to work. Front Stock shock and spring removal: Unbolt the two lower bolts holding the shock to the shock mount. Attached Images

03-08-2004, 06:58 PM	#6
Weapon X SHINJIRO Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Twilight Posts: 796	Don't forget the brake line clip either, a pair of needle nose plyers should suffice. Attached Images

03-08-2004, 06:59 PM	#7
Weapon X SHINJIRO Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Twilight Posts: 796	Next, we removed the upper strut tower bolts. Attached Images

03-08-2004, 07:01 PM	#8
Weapon X SHINJIRO Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Twilight Posts: 796	Then, we put the front coilover in place and reveresed our steps. I dont know about most manufacturers, but on the JICs they are labeled FR for front right, and RL for real left, and so on and so forth...so make sure you pay attention that. Attached Images

03-08-2004, 07:02 PM	#9
Weapon X SHINJIRO Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Twilight Posts: 796	Then, we tightened the spring seat using tools provided with the coilover (these claw looking things). Attached Images

03-08-2004, 07:03 PM	#10
Weapon X SHINJIRO Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Twilight Posts: 796	Now it's time for the rears. The first step was to fold down the rear seat and remove the speaker cover panel. Attached Images

03-08-2004, 07:04 PM	#11
Weapon X SHINJIRO Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Twilight Posts: 796	Then removed the rear balljoint nut that held the lower shock in place. Attached Images

03-08-2004, 07:05 PM	#12
Weapon X SHINJIRO Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Twilight Posts: 796	Sexy.... Attached Images

03-08-2004, 07:06 PM	#13
Weapon X SHINJIRO Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Twilight Posts: 796	(Not Pictured) Don't forget to tighten the bolts up top!

03-08-2004, 07:07 PM	#14
Weapon X SHINJIRO Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Twilight Posts: 796	When everything was installed correctly, we put the wheel back on and torqued the lug nuts to 85 ft lbs. Attached Images

03-08-2004, 07:08 PM	#15
Weapon X SHINJIRO Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Twilight Posts: 796	Then we checked the ride height, made slight adjustments, and used the tool provided to dial in the dampening settings. Attached Images

03-08-2004, 07:09 PM	#16
Weapon X SHINJIRO Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Twilight Posts: 796	And in the rear! (bad pic, sorry) Attached Images

03-08-2004, 07:09 PM	#17
Weapon X SHINJIRO Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Twilight Posts: 796	Young Dong for life Attached Images

03-08-2004, 07:10 PM	#18
Weapon X SHINJIRO Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Twilight Posts: 796	And there you have...the finished product. Attached Images

03-08-2004, 07:44 PM	#19
Weapon X SHINJIRO Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Twilight Posts: 796	Also, always be sure to get an allignment fairly soon after doing this kind of install.

03-08-2004, 08:03 PM	#20
Chas Guest Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Huntington Beach Posts: 2,566	Whos that cutie in the green shirt

03-08-2004, 08:22 PM	#21
driftfreak Pita didnt like my avitar Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: El Cerrito, CA. (east bay SF) Posts: 266	can i ask a favor? could you post a pic of the front upper pillow mont..just want to check somthing...with out the hand in the way

03-08-2004, 08:48 PM	#22
Chas Guest Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Huntington Beach Posts: 2,566	pic 3 is pretty good, but do you mean on the car? Im sure wepon x wouldnt mind

03-08-2004, 10:29 PM	#23
Chas Guest Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Huntington Beach Posts: 2,566	We have the last set in the USA. MSRP is 1230, our price for drifting.com is 1150. If you find it for cheaper, they wont be able to get it. Cordes knows how long these took get. GREAT COILOVERS.

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