eat_more_drift Posted January 14, 2012 Report Share Posted January 14, 2012 A while ago my 72 Datsun 510 was scrapped by theives. They took my wheels, rear coilovers, and my wink rear view mirror. Lucky, they couldn't remove the front coilovers so I still have them. The Datsun was sitting pretty low with the coils and I still want that look. My question is: Do I have to buy the rear coilovers again to keep it low or is there an alternate and less expensive route to accomplish this? For example, will KYB AGX shocks with certain springs do the job? The coilovers I had were from technotoytuning. They basically mod a KYB short shift with ground control coilover sleeves. I am in need of some major help guys. Anything and everything will help! The Datsun has been down for a while. Quote Link to comment
Tice Posted January 14, 2012 Report Share Posted January 14, 2012 I love TTT. Sorry about the loss man, That sucks majour ass. Unfortunatley I have no idea how to get your car back to its stance... One way to do it, of course, would be to replace them part-for-part. However Any Adjustable struts should do the job. the trick then is to find springs that are short/long enough. Quote Link to comment
eat_more_drift Posted January 14, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 14, 2012 Yeah if I take the adjustable strut route, its gonna be hard to figure out which springs I'm gonna need. Do they make lowering springs for Datsun 510's? Quote Link to comment
q-tip Posted January 14, 2012 Report Share Posted January 14, 2012 Do they make lowering springs for Datsun 510's? they used to not sure about any more, had some on my car when i got it. not sure where they ended up though..... Quote Link to comment
datsunfreak Posted January 14, 2012 Report Share Posted January 14, 2012 Yeah if I take the adjustable strut route, its gonna be hard to figure out which springs I'm gonna need. Do they make lowering springs for Datsun 510's? My thought? Go to www.rockauto.com, buy some mid-80s Dodge D50 front springs (stiff and cheap), trim them a bit, and pop them in. While there, get some rear shocks for an '82ish Camaro also. They are a nice cheap alternative for a lowered car (2" shorter than stock shocks). That's what's in the back of this, worked a treat. Quote Link to comment
eat_more_drift Posted January 14, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 14, 2012 Thanks ill check them out for sure Quote Link to comment
eat_more_drift Posted January 14, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 14, 2012 My thought? Go to www.rockauto.com, buy some mid-80s Dodge D50 front springs (stiff and cheap), trim them a bit, and pop them in. While there, get some rear shocks for an '82ish Camaro also. They are a nice cheap alternative for a lowered car (2" shorter than stock shocks). That's what's in the back of this, worked a treat. Can't find the springs on the website. Quote Link to comment
eat_more_drift Posted January 14, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 14, 2012 Oh shit I found them sorry Quote Link to comment
eat_more_drift Posted January 14, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 14, 2012 I want to install KYB AGX shocks, but does anyone know which ones will fit on my Datsun? I can't find any that are made for it. What other car and year would I have to get? Quote Link to comment
datsunfreak Posted January 14, 2012 Report Share Posted January 14, 2012 I want to install KYB AGX shocks, but does anyone know which ones will fit on my Datsun? I can't find any that are made for it. What other car and year would I have to get? 1985-1987 Toyota Corolla GT-S But they should also be available for the Camaro? Corolla shocks roughly 1.5" shorter than stock, Camaro 2" shorter. Quote Link to comment
eat_more_drift Posted January 14, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 14, 2012 1985-1987 Toyota Corolla GT-S But they should also be available for the Camaro? Corolla shocks roughly 1.5" shorter than stock, Camaro 2" shorter. Thank you Quote Link to comment
zerow Posted January 15, 2012 Report Share Posted January 15, 2012 1985-1987 Toyota Corolla GT-S [...]Corolla shocks roughly 1.5" shorter than stock, Camaro 2" shorter. I'm running the Camaro shocks - the Corolla shocks have the same mounting as the 510/Camaro? Quote Link to comment
datsunfreak Posted January 15, 2012 Report Share Posted January 15, 2012 I'm running the Camaro shocks - the Corolla shocks have the same mounting as the 510/Camaro? Yup. As long as you make sure to get the RWD Corolla shocks, not FWD. ;) Quote Link to comment
eat_more_drift Posted January 17, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 17, 2012 Thanks for everyones help on this topic. After thinking about it, I've decided to go with the best and safest route which is to re purchase the rear coilovers. This is the expensivest way but also the best way for the Datsun in the long run. Quote Link to comment
ggzilla Posted January 17, 2012 Report Share Posted January 17, 2012 Re the Camaro shocks, 1982, so that's what they call F-body? Quote Link to comment
Uber Deaf One Posted January 17, 2012 Report Share Posted January 17, 2012 Thanks for everyones help on this topic. After thinking about it, I've decided to go with the best and safest route which is to re purchase the rear coilovers. This is the expensivest way but also the best way for the Datsun in the long run. How is that the best and safest route? I run KYB GR2s front and rear, and I use truck springs cut in half for the rear springs. I can go anywhere from 200 lb wheel rate in the rear to like 450 lbs. I can go from 4x4 fender gap, to completely slammed in the rear. And I can have multiple sets of springs for a hell of a lot cheaper than coilovers. Quote Link to comment
datsunfreak Posted January 18, 2012 Report Share Posted January 18, 2012 Re the Camaro shocks, 1982, so that's what they call F-body? Yes, all Camaros are "F-Body" chassis. Quote Link to comment
eat_more_drift Posted January 19, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 19, 2012 How is that the best and safest route? I run KYB GR2s front and rear, and I use truck springs cut in half for the rear springs. I can go anywhere from 200 lb wheel rate in the rear to like 450 lbs. I can go from 4x4 fender gap, to completely slammed in the rear. And I can have multiple sets of springs for a hell of a lot cheaper than coilovers. Cut springs are horrible for your shocks. Cheaper? Sure, but I'de rather be able to say I run coilovers on my Datsun than to be ashamed and say I run a crappy suspension set up with cut springs. Quote Link to comment
Uber Deaf One Posted January 19, 2012 Report Share Posted January 19, 2012 Cut springs are horrible for your shocks. Cheaper? Sure, but I'de rather be able to say I run coilovers on my Datsun than to be ashamed and say I run a crappy suspension set up with cut springs. Cut springs are horrible for shocks, sure... if they're something like 4" tall. The springs I'm running right now are 9 1/4" tall. I can cut an inch and a half off, and have the rear as low as I'd ever want to go for street driving... still plenty tall enough, my shocks will be fine Crappy suspension setup? lol. ok. Are your rear shock towers reinforced at all? Probably not. I'd say running rear coilovers without doing any reinforcing is just as crappy. I also do more than just drive my Datsun and look badass while driving it... instead of dropping $650 on coilovers I'd rather have $650 in different sets of springs to finetune the car at track days and AutoX events I guarantee if you rode in my 510 you wouldn't even notice the "crappy suspension" it has. Quote Link to comment
ggzilla Posted January 19, 2012 Report Share Posted January 19, 2012 Cut springs do not hurt the shocks. Improperly lowered cars can hurt them however. You may be thinking of the honda crowd that cut the springs too far. Using coilover springs will do the same thing if you go too low for the shocks to handle. Quote Link to comment
HRH Posted January 19, 2012 Report Share Posted January 19, 2012 http://www.daymotorsports.com Cut the close wound end off a race spring, done, and done. That's what's on my 510. Any rate imaginable. Quote Link to comment
eat_more_drift Posted January 19, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 19, 2012 Cut springs are horrible for shocks, sure... if they're something like 4" tall. The springs I'm running right now are 9 1/4" tall. I can cut an inch and a half off, and have the rear as low as I'd ever want to go for street driving... still plenty tall enough, my shocks will be fine Crappy suspension setup? lol. ok. Are your rear shock towers reinforced at all? Probably not. I'd say running rear coilovers without doing any reinforcing is just as crappy. I also do more than just drive my Datsun and look badass while driving it... instead of dropping $650 on coilovers I'd rather have $650 in different sets of springs to finetune the car at track days and AutoX events I guarantee if you rode in my 510 you wouldn't even notice the "crappy suspension" it has. How much would it be to get KYB shocks with springs? What springs would I have to get and where would I buy them from? Quote Link to comment
Ranman72 Posted January 19, 2012 Report Share Posted January 19, 2012 How much would it be to get KYB shocks with springs? What springs would I have to get and where would I buy them from? dodge d50 cut to about 9.5 inches is a nice set up also roadster front springs are good coil overs are great for adjust ability its all up to you I have suspension techneaks (not spelled right) I have had d50 cut and liked them too Quote Link to comment
eat_more_drift Posted January 19, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 19, 2012 Also, do you have KYB shocks for an 82 chevy Camaro or which ones do you purchase for your Datsun? Quote Link to comment
eat_more_drift Posted January 19, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 19, 2012 dodge d50 cut to about 9.5 inches is a nice set up also roadster front springs are good Where would I get them from? Website? Quote Link to comment
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