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Old 11-29-2016, 01:59 AM
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2012 g37x lowering springs

Okay guys I really want to lower my 2012 g37x sedan everyone has been saying that the eibach lowering springs work even though they are just the normal RWD is this true I know it has been answered a million times I just want it make sure. If you've done it can you show some pictures. Btw I have 20's on the car and I really want to kill that wheel gap but also have a nice ride. Thank you in advance!
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I was in the same predicament as you last week.

I ended up ordering swift springs, I believe from what I read here that many of the all wheel drive guys go on swift springs with just their stock shock set up.

you are sacrificing a lot of ride quality with 20's.

From what I gather 19's is the ideal wheel size for our vehicle if planning on doing suspension work.

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Originally Posted by zonnie
I believe what what I read here that alot of the all wheel drive guys go on swift springs with just their stock shock set up.
Swifts are a solid choice to drop the AWD Sedan in a way that still looks normal and practical. You won't get the added handling performance of a sport-tuned shock, but the ride height of an AWD Sedan on Swift Springs is a much improved and evenly gapped stance over OEM.

Pics, zonnie. Show the OP what you did.

Here's a before/after on Dragion's old xS with duckfeet.

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Originally Posted by zonnie
I believe what what I read here that alot of the all wheel drive guys go on swift springs with just their stock shock set up.
Yup, I love the swifts on my G37x. I struggled with the decision before pulling the trigger. Do it and don't look back. Ride quality is shockingly good.

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Yep what they said^^ swifts on my 2010 awd sport with 20 mm spacers.
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^ damn thats clean bro

ughh I've been wanting to do the black trim..maybe in the spring!

how are the 20mm spacers? handling? flush? any issues? is 20mm the recommended? and did you do 20mm all around?
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Originally Posted by zonnie
^ damn thats clean bro

ughh I've been wanting to do the black trim..maybe in the spring!

how are the 20mm spacers? handling? flush? any issues? is 20mm the recommended? and did you do 20mm all around?
Definitely do it!! Brings it from a dad looking car to a more sporty sedan. Make sure to do a gloss black autoflex or vinyl to match the B pillars. No plastidip...

Yeah I did h&r 20 mm all around but I'm thinking 25 mm would fit it perfect. I'll go take closer up pics of it right now and post them up. No problems with them either besides the fact with most brands the lugs round off easy. So it's better to use a 6 pt socket.
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Originally Posted by Mattyem
Yeah I did h&r 20 mm all around but I'm thinking 25 mm would fit it perfect. I'll go take closer up pics of it right now and post them up. No problems with them either besides the fact with most brands the lugs round off easy. So it's better to use a 6 pt socket.
20mm is probably the best fit with OEM sport rims. 25mm is pushing it, unless you've got some high neg camber... which you probably don't want or need with duckfeet.

I went with 15mm spacers for Winter, thinking conservatively. In hindsight, I could have just as happily gone with 20's.
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Hope these help:
2012 g37x lowering springs-photo69.jpg2012 g37x lowering springs-photo233.jpg2012 g37x lowering springs-photo261.jpg2012 g37x lowering springs-photo800.jpg
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^

Thanks all!

Those look real good!
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Originally Posted by zonnie
I was in the same predicament as you last week.

I ended up ordering swift springs, I believe from what I read here that many of the all wheel drive guys go on swift springs with just their stock shock set up.

you are sacrificing a lot of ride quality with 20's.

From what I gather 19's is the ideal wheel size for our vehicle if planning on doing suspension work.
20's feel goo as long as you have nice tires and I wanted eibach because my friend lowered his maxima and it's a very close to stock ride and I want Mine as low as his tbh my car looks like a monster truck right now
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Originally Posted by Endri_b5
20's feel goo as long as you have nice tires and I wanted eibach because my friend lowered his maxima and it's a very close to stock ride and I want Mine as low as his tbh my car looks like a monster truck right now



It's sitting super high and I really wanna kill that wheel gap
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Reviving an old thread but did you guys used the factory shocks and struts thanks or went with aftermarket also was there any need for camber kits

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Check the suspension forum. Lots of info there.
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Originally Posted by machomike8
Yup, I love the swifts on my G37x. I struggled with the decision before pulling the trigger. Do it and don't look back. Ride quality is shockingly good.

Nice wheels! Have specs on their fitment? Also have pics looking down the side of the car to see how they fit?
Love how they transformed the car from a normal car to a sweet ride. I love how easy it is to make G's look good lol




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