bagging a 521

[chris67]

Help datsun gods!!!!! It looks like I am getting another 521 and all the parts to finish my daughter 67 520 and since this one will be mine it has too be bagged. I know how too do the rear (bridge kit and a 4 link) but I hear there is zero room in the front for a standard bag kit. If this is true what is it going to take to get it done? I am looking to run 18"s.

[Pacific coast Datsun]

Youll want to run either a set of Slam bags re-5's or Conitech's. The firestone 2500 & 2600's are too wide & will rub the kingpin upon inflation. Not to mention the frame would have to be sectioned to run the firestones.

[chris67]

cool thanks for the input will a standard torsion bar bag kit work in the front?

[Pacific coast Datsun]

cool thanks for the input will a standard torsion bar bag kit work in the front?

Im not quite sure on that one.

[kezark31]

on mine i swaped on 78 620 disc brakes lowers and uppers that killed two birds with one stone. got disc brakes and ball joints plus more room for slam 6 up front. i used a torsion bar kit. for the rear i z'ed the rear clip and body droped the bed.

[teddatsun]

my 521 has a cantilever front end which allows for 9" of travel. the rear has a triangulated 4 link allowing 9" travel too. lots of fabricating though.

[hacked521]

honestly its almost easier just throwing a different front clip on it and bagging it from there because there is no room. after i got done bagging my 521, i didnt like how you have to notch the frame so much. you could allways do a cantilever setup so you dont have to notch anything, just a lot of fab work.