Just Joel Posted December 30, 2012 Report Share Posted December 30, 2012 Doing some r&d and need to take some measurements from a 510 wagon rear leaf spring. Short of jacking up and disabling my ride, I'd like to find a spare instead. If you have one laying around not doing anything please let me know. Thanks Joel Link to comment
Just Joel Posted December 31, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 31, 2012 Bump, need this soon Link to comment
DRIVEN Posted December 31, 2012 Report Share Posted December 31, 2012 Might try PMing GreaseMonky. He parted a wagon last summer and I bought the rearend. Haven't seen him on here in a while but Redbanner can probably get in touch with him. Link to comment
Jesse D Posted December 31, 2012 Report Share Posted December 31, 2012 I have one but im planning on putting them in sooner or later what measurements are you looking for Link to comment
Just Joel Posted December 31, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 31, 2012 Just about everything ;) My spring company actually requested I send them one and they would send it back with the new springs. Joel Link to comment
ggzilla Posted December 31, 2012 Report Share Posted December 31, 2012 So you do not need it for "measurements" per se, you need it to send to the spring company. Cause I was gonna say there is no need to disable your car to measure the spring ... Link to comment
Just Joel Posted January 1, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 1, 2013 More or less, if I can get the measurements they need I can probably save on shipping but there is still the potential I would have to ship it to them if they absolutely require. Plus I wouldn't mind having a spring around for reference. Joel Link to comment
datsunwizard Posted January 1, 2013 Report Share Posted January 1, 2013 I have some wagon springs, but shipping could be pricey. Link to comment
uieluck Posted January 1, 2013 Report Share Posted January 1, 2013 I'm sure this company could/can tell you anything about your goon's leafs. I know several peeps be using them for 620 leafs. They probably have the measurements on hand. http://flex-form.com/Default.asp Link to comment
Just Joel Posted January 2, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 2, 2013 I have some wagon springs, but shipping could be pricey. Pm'ed Link to comment
Just Joel Posted January 2, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 2, 2013 I'm sure this company could/can tell you anything about your goon's leafs.I know several peeps be using them for 620 leafs. They probably have the measurements on hand. http://flex-form.com/Default.asp Oh I've been trying for some time now... Ether they are taking a LONG vacation or something else is up. Link to comment
graveltrapp Posted January 2, 2013 Report Share Posted January 2, 2013 Have some sitting in the carport, long ways away though, eh Link to comment
Just Joel Posted January 2, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 2, 2013 Talked to mark at flex a form this morning... Nice guy! Sounds like if I could get someone to take some detailed measurements for me I can make this work. Anyone willing? Pm me your phone # and we can figure this out. This will require a soft tape measure and something to accurately measure the bushing bolt size. Thanks Joel Link to comment
Laecaon Posted January 3, 2013 Report Share Posted January 3, 2013 Someone on the forum already had springs made from these guys for their goon... PM him maybe? His car was at canby... its blue... trying to remember who it was... Aha! this thread! http://community.ratsun.net/topic/40112-autocrossstreet-handling-72-510-wagon/ Im gonna guess he still has an email hanging around with the measurements in it. And obviously his car drives now... Link to comment
carterb Posted January 3, 2013 Report Share Posted January 3, 2013 Joel, what else do you need that Mark doesn't already have? After Kelvin and I got our springs made, there shouldn't have beem much left for questioning. I have lots of pictures in my album around here: http://datsun510.com/photopost/showgallery.php?cat=3393&page=11 but I also have lots of other files and such I can e-mail you if you like. --carter Link to comment
Laecaon Posted January 3, 2013 Report Share Posted January 3, 2013 I do have a question regarding these springs. Do they help much with axle wrap? I want to go lower with my wagon (only like another inch) but doing so makes it so any hard launches my diff hits the floor, and I get wheel hop. Link to comment
Just Joel Posted January 3, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 3, 2013 Joel, what else do you need that Mark doesn't already have?After Kelvin and I got our springs made, there shouldn't have beem much left for questioning. I have lots of pictures in my album around here: http://datsun510.com/photopost/showgallery.php?cat=3393&page=11 but I also have lots of other files and such I can e-mail you if you like. --carter Good to know... He had a set of measurements but wanted me to confirm before I order. So the set you ordered has a main leaf length of 47 1/4" and a front eye to center pin length of 20 3/4"? Front eye diameter is 3/4" and rear is 5/8"? These are the numbers he gave me today to check but if this is what you ordered than I'm good to go. On a side note, what spring rate are you running and how do you like it? How accurate was the ride height from what you ordered? How's the load carrying characteristics with your setup i.e. does the rear end tolerate a passenger or two in the back seat without bottoming out? Thanks Joel Link to comment
Just Joel Posted January 3, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 3, 2013 Received dimension confirmation from son_of_a_datsun_guy last night so I should have what I need to get these ordered... Thanks Ratsun! Joel Link to comment
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