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Get Low Juice Up - Nissan 240sx SR20DET

Part Two: Project 2Fizzle Adds Fuel, Love Handles and a New Pair of Kicks

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Installation: Suspension

  • Nissan 240Sx Sr20det Car On Lift
    We know not everyone has access to a lift, but if you do, make your life easier by using it. If not, secure the car on jackstands. "Remove your wheels!" proclaims Captain Obvious.
    Nissan 240Sx Sr20det Car On Lift
    We know not everyone has access to a lift, but if you do, make your life easier by using i
  • Nissan 240Sx Sr20det Removing Brakes
    Access the wheel hub by removing the brakes. Unbolt the caliper and move it to the side while connected to the brake line. You can reuse your existing calipers only if you're using stock five-lug replacement rotors.
    Nissan 240Sx Sr20det Removing Brakes
    Access the wheel hub by removing the brakes. Unbolt the caliper and move it to the side wh
  • Nissan 240Sx Sr20det Removing Cotter Pin
    Remove the cotter pin that keeps the hub in place. This may be a stubborn piece to remove so try to remain patient-unlike Yamz.
    Nissan 240Sx Sr20det Removing Cotter Pin
    Remove the cotter pin that keeps the hub in place. This may be a stubborn piece to remove
  • Nissan 240Sx Sr20det Sliding Hub Off
    Slide the four-lug hub off. The Peak Performance five-lug hub may not come pre-assembled and if it doesn't you must have a machine shop press a bearing into it. Slide the Peak hub into place once it's been assembled.
    Nissan 240Sx Sr20det Sliding Hub Off
    Slide the four-lug hub off. The Peak Performance five-lug hub may not come pre-assembled a
  • Nissan 240Sx Sr20det New Rotor
    5. Place the new rotor onto the hub and reinstall the brake calipers. Stock replacements are in full effect.
    Nissan 240Sx Sr20det New Rotor
    5. Place the new rotor onto the hub and reinstall the brake calipers. Stock replacements a
  • Nissan 240Sx Sr20det Removing Shock
    6. Now comes the hard or fun part, depending on your point of view. Installing coilovers is a fairly straightforward procedure and is always easier to do if you have a lift. Begin by loosening the bolts on top of the shock tower and on the control arms down below. Pull the entire shock assembly out.
    Nissan 240Sx Sr20det Removing Shock
    6. Now comes the hard or fun part, depending on your point of view. Installing coilovers i
  • Nissan 240Sx Sr20det Coilovers
    7. Well, these look flippin' sweet, don't you agree? Tanabe recently replaced the Sustec D-D with an all new Pro S-OC that not only features race-proven springs but also a helper spring to keep rebound stable, your ride comfortable and the the main coil seated properly.
    Nissan 240Sx Sr20det Coilovers
    7. Well, these look flippin' sweet, don't you agree? Tanabe recently replaced the Sustec D
  • Nissan 240Sx Sr20det Assemble Coilover
    8. Assemble the Tanabe coilover assembly and top it off with the adjustable solid pillowball upper mount, which will allow you to make camber adjustments while reducing the amount of play in the suspension, and suspension geometry changes while under heavy loads.
    Nissan 240Sx Sr20det Assemble Coilover
    8. Assemble the Tanabe coilover assembly and top it off with the adjustable solid pillowba
  • Nissan 240Sx Sr20det Coilovers Installed
    9. Install the Tanabe coilover in the reverse order of disassembly. Now it's time to add the front tension rods.
    Nissan 240Sx Sr20det Coilovers Installed
    9. Install the Tanabe coilover in the reverse order of disassembly. Now it's time to add t
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