Seedy Al Posted October 3, 2015 Share Posted October 3, 2015 Hey guys So I'm keen to get my Datsun 1200 truck drivable and legal. But I also want it lowered. So Far I have had the rear springs reset, and will be adding a block of some sort to the rear also, But what to do with the front???? Its currently sitting on cut compressed springs that do not fit at all in the front, so looking for options here. Any suggested spring and shock combos that work the best? I don't mind modifying some stuff, have considered shortening the top of the strut tube to give a bit more travel with bump stop life if a shorter shock was to be used So yeah, this is how it currently sits, and is not as low as I would prefer. although I also have not taken a tape measure to it. Thanks, any suggestions would be splendid Seedy Al Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beaver Posted October 4, 2015 Share Posted October 4, 2015 Pretty sure there are no magic tricks other than shorter springs and shocks To suit. I think these already have the b310 style strut tops which 120y people use to get free low Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seedy Al Posted October 4, 2015 Author Share Posted October 4, 2015 Yeah just looking for what shocks people have tried etc? I know toyotas. Just not sure with the datsuns. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beaver Posted October 4, 2015 Share Posted October 4, 2015 If yours are same as 120y ( some are) I have part number for shorter body shocks, like 80 mm. i used them for my coil overs. They are for an early golf 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seedy Al Posted October 4, 2015 Author Share Posted October 4, 2015 oh yip, I wouldn't have a clue if mine are the same as 120y to be honest. such a mix of everything lol Hmmm..... I wonder if 80mm might be pushing the boundaries of the keeping it legal height thing lol What I shall do, is measure what I have now, jack it up till the shock tops out, and figure it out from there. If only certs weren't so over priced and hard to get these days Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grant76 Posted October 4, 2015 Share Posted October 4, 2015 some of the bits in here might give you a few idea's??  http://datsun1200.com/modules/mediawiki/index.php?title=Category:Suspension_Modifications  early nissan pulsar and volkswagon golf as mentioned above. You not wanting to have to worry about cert?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seedy Al Posted October 4, 2015 Author Share Posted October 4, 2015 yeah trying to avoid cert at this point. its only got a a12 in it, so why bother lol cheers grant! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buzzy Posted October 4, 2015 Share Posted October 4, 2015 Sell me those rear rims!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seedy Al Posted October 4, 2015 Author Share Posted October 4, 2015 um............ na Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dell'orto Posted October 6, 2015 Share Posted October 6, 2015 If they've got a sealed insert in them already, hit me with measurements and I'll see what I can find. Or even dimensions of the strut casing could work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUNAMUCK Posted October 6, 2015 Share Posted October 6, 2015 If they're old school oil filled jobbies, you can slip a bit of hose over the strut rod, and this prevents the piston from rising at full droop, keeping your springs captive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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