Work280 Posted June 30, 2013 Report Share Posted June 30, 2013 Ya when time is more available working 60 to 80 hours right now but two weeks to go before Iam done with work. I would have 3 threads to create lol Quote Link to comment
Farmer Posted July 2, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 2, 2013 Just ordered my coil overs setup. Should be here by next weekend. :thumbup: Quote Link to comment
Farmer Posted July 12, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 12, 2013 (edited) Got my coil overs. Note to all if looking for this particular info: Ive concluded that if your installing on bee's coil over bracket made for kingpin, get the one with bearing ends If installing them on bee's coil brackets made for ball joint, get the rubber bushing ends. PICS Just for kicks Edited August 27, 2020 by Farmer 1 Quote Link to comment
Work280 Posted July 12, 2013 Report Share Posted July 12, 2013 Looks sweet those the 12 inch qa1s ? Feels like a new ride ( smooth ) Quote Link to comment
Farmer Posted July 12, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 12, 2013 Adjustment from 10 to 14 inches, sweet spot at 12" Quote Link to comment
heretic Posted July 12, 2013 Report Share Posted July 12, 2013 Ive concluded that if your installing on bee's coil over bracket made for kingpin, get the one with bearing ends If installing them on bee's coil brackets made for ball joint, get the rubber bushing ends. Can you elaborate.? Quote Link to comment
Farmer Posted July 12, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 12, 2013 Can you elaborate.? On Eric's build thread, seen here http://community.ratsun.net/topic/35730-78-kc-with-a-ka24de/page-3 (Page 3-5 )he purchased bee's coil over brackets for his 79 620. But was sent the ones for the kingpin. He installed the brackets and got the shocks with the rubber bushing. Wouldnt fit the bracket. He would of have to cut off part of the bushings to fit. Some one mentioned he had to get the bearing type ends. So I bought the ones with bearing ends but MY brackets are about 1/2 inch wider the the bearing ends. If you look at Erics brackets, they are skinner than mine. So, the rubber bushings will fit my wide brackets and the bearings ends will fit his narrow brackets. But now he's getting the correct brackets and will have to switch back to the rubber bushing Quote Link to comment
Farmer Posted July 26, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 26, 2013 (edited) Bearing type mounts a little to narrow for the bracket. Was going to have Mike machine me some spacers but decided to find something else instead. I needed something 1/8 inch wide. So I found some brass washers from local hardware store. Once'd brackets gets powder coated and tightend up, should work out perfect Edited August 27, 2020 by Farmer 1 Quote Link to comment
Farmer Posted August 2, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 2, 2013 (edited) Getting parts ready to go get some powder. Edited August 27, 2020 by Farmer Quote Link to comment
heretic Posted August 2, 2013 Report Share Posted August 2, 2013 SWEET, man those upper arms are a beautiful sight. if you're planning on using a front sway bar you may want to get it figured out before you powder those lower control arms. Quote Link to comment
heretic Posted August 2, 2013 Report Share Posted August 2, 2013 I'm curious to see how the lower shock mount interfaces with the lower ball joint. Quote Link to comment
jdub Posted August 17, 2013 Report Share Posted August 17, 2013 Addco makes swaybars for the 620, front is p/n 831 heres the link to summit http://www.summitracing.com/parts/aco-831/overview/year/1979/make/nissan/model/620-pickup Rear is p/n 228 Link http://www.summitracing.com/search?SortBy=None&SortOrder=Ascending&keyword=addco%20228&dds=1 jdub Quote Link to comment
carterb Posted August 17, 2013 Report Share Posted August 17, 2013 Great build and great info. I'll be watching this one when we start tearing into my daughters truck. --carter Quote Link to comment
Farmer Posted August 18, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 18, 2013 jdub, thanks for the links. carterb, you'll probably be done with your daughters truck before I get half way done. lol Bought my truck ten years ago Quote Link to comment
carterb Posted August 18, 2013 Report Share Posted August 18, 2013 Ha! Don't count on it. You should see my honey do list! Quote Link to comment
Farmer Posted August 19, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 19, 2013 lol. I got plenty of those too. plus my fourth child is on the way. Quote Link to comment
Farmer Posted August 19, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 19, 2013 (edited) Parts are back. Now just to get some welding done Edited August 27, 2020 by Farmer Quote Link to comment
goes2fast Posted August 19, 2013 Report Share Posted August 19, 2013 lol. I got plenty of those too. plus my fourth child is on the way. Sounds like you don't know when to stop, LOL! Quote Link to comment
heretic Posted August 20, 2013 Report Share Posted August 20, 2013 those parts look great Quote Link to comment
Farmer Posted August 30, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 30, 2013 (edited) Testing it out. Have to buy new bushing again and add some spacers. Edited August 27, 2020 by Farmer Quote Link to comment
wayno Posted August 30, 2013 Report Share Posted August 30, 2013 Who made the lower QA1 shock mounts? Does putting the lower mount out that far allow you to use the 350lb shock, my thinking about it is that the farther in you go, the stronger the spring needs to be, so the farther out you go, the softer it can be, it's all about leverage. I don't often follow 620 threads, but this interests me, and since you are going with the drop spindles, that means you are upgrading to vented rotors/calipers, what setup are you going with, sorry if you have stated this already, but I only went back a few pages, mostly looking at the photos and the text about them. Quote Link to comment
Farmer Posted August 30, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 30, 2013 Beebani's setup. I went with 400 lb springs and using '90 hardbody brake, 2wd stuff. I don't see the need to go bigger. already have rotors. pics in beginning of thread. Quote Link to comment
Work280 Posted August 30, 2013 Report Share Posted August 30, 2013 Nice work, things are coming together I just put qa1 on mine and I went with 450 it's a little firm but the 400 should be perfect. Where did you buy your drop spindles from? Quote Link to comment
Farmer Posted August 30, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 30, 2013 ebay, years ago. Quote Link to comment
Farmer Posted September 4, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 4, 2013 (edited) Got the new bushing in and added thicker washer to make up for a little wider a arms. Did the DIY way of pressing them in. Now to just get the brackets welded in Edited August 27, 2020 by Farmer 1 Quote Link to comment
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