Janksun Posted April 12, 2015 Report Share Posted April 12, 2015 Well shit... Do you have a leaf spring shop local? They'll make you a set of ubolts to match, just longer ;) that's interesting they're not long enough. I used the exact same ubolts for 3.25" blocks and had length to spare :confused: I think he didn't use the ones from Napa. He used the square ones. I have 2" blocks, flipped leaf and plenty of room to go to a bigger block with the Napa u bolts. Quote Link to comment
INDY510 Posted April 12, 2015 Report Share Posted April 12, 2015 The flipped leaf spring, on top, doesn't look right .. I think you need to make it totally flat .. Also, it looks like the other side of the axle is still bolted down, or you need to raise that side to be level, and those are definitely not the NAPA U-bolts 1 Quote Link to comment
DatMo Posted April 13, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 13, 2015 The flipped leaf spring, on top, doesn't look right .. I think you need to make it totally flat .. Also, it looks like the other side of the axle is still bolted down, or you need to raise that side to be level, and those are definitely not the NAPA U-bolts Those were not the nappa bolts. Also, I think the one side being down was partly the issue. Even with flattened overload leaf, the napa did not give me enough threads to complete the nut and I felt like that was not completely safe. So I drilled out the bottom plate and just used some longer bolts. It all worked fine in the end and I learned plenty. To those who helped, thanks. Especially joel. lol Here's some resulting pics and with everything I did. the u-bolts that you see are also 2 5/8 wide and 9 7/8 long off some cl guy. He said he got them from autozone but they had nothing like those specs there? Also, my subie got rear ended today by some airhead. she took a turn into the parking lot without even looking. Luckily it was just ruined paint but I just got my car resprayed :( 1 Quote Link to comment
DatMo Posted April 13, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 13, 2015 can a 620 driveshaft fit a 510? I've read somewhere they cannot but wanna double check. Quote Link to comment
Janksun Posted April 13, 2015 Report Share Posted April 13, 2015 can a 620 driveshaft fit a 510? I've read somewhere they cannot but wanna double check. A 620 driveshaft is a 2 piece driveshaft with a carrier bearing. It will not work. Quote Link to comment
datsunfreak Posted April 14, 2015 Report Share Posted April 14, 2015 A 620 driveshaft is a 2 piece driveshaft with a carrier bearing. It will not work. What he said. Thinking I need to put a 510 driveshaft in this 620 I'm working on... :rofl: If you were having it shortened, a 620 could work. Just take it in and have it retubed to the right length. The front and rear flanges should work in a 510 just fine, just not the length/coupler. Quote Link to comment
datsunfreak Posted April 14, 2015 Report Share Posted April 14, 2015 Although, you could always install a carrier bearing? ^_^ But since the shaft is too long anyway... Quote Link to comment
DatMo Posted April 18, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 18, 2015 thanks. and this happened lol http://losangeles.craigslist.org/wst/pts/4985160840.html selling the procars. didnt suit me. 1 Quote Link to comment
r0p0doe Posted April 19, 2015 Report Share Posted April 19, 2015 thanks. and this happened lol http://losangeles.craigslist.org/wst/pts/4985160840.html selling the procars. didnt suit me. Dude get some e30 recaros they would look killer with this build Quote Link to comment
DatMo Posted April 19, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 19, 2015 Dude get some e30 recaros they would look killer with this buildI'm really looking toward it. Idk what kind thoug. Dakota had some great ones Quote Link to comment
r0p0doe Posted April 19, 2015 Report Share Posted April 19, 2015 I'm really looking toward it. Idk what kind thoug. Dakota had some great ones Even the regular e30 seats look good I had them in my blue dime the recaros are a bitt more sporty looking my buddy had a pair when he used to own one. Glad your ditching those seats tho I wasn't feeling them, too modern for your car but I wasn't goin to bash you about them. 1 Quote Link to comment
DatMo Posted April 20, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 20, 2015 Even the regular e30 seats look good I had them in my blue dime the recaros are a bitt more sporty looking my buddy had a pair when he used to own one. Glad your ditching those seats tho I wasn't feeling them, too modern for your car but I wasn't goin to bash you about them. I'll be looking for something nice then. Quote Link to comment
DatMo Posted April 21, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 21, 2015 so are 510 wagon driveshafts with zx or z 5speed 43 11.16 inches? Quote Link to comment
DatMo Posted April 21, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 21, 2015 What about a z driveshaft Quote Link to comment
q-tip Posted April 21, 2015 Report Share Posted April 21, 2015 Just have the stock one shortened, measure it out and have it made, going to be the easiest way. Quote Link to comment
DatMo Posted April 21, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 21, 2015 Just have the stock one shortened, measure it out and have it made, going to be the easiest way.I don't have one at all. I have a 620 drive shaft. If I had the stock one I'd be perfect. Quote Link to comment
q-tip Posted April 21, 2015 Report Share Posted April 21, 2015 I don't have one at all. I have a 620 drive shaft. If I had the stock one I'd be perfect. That surely puts a damper on things. Quote Link to comment
DatMo Posted April 21, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 21, 2015 That surely puts a damper on things.I can have a custom one made for $350 but I really want to look at other options. Quote Link to comment
datsunfreak Posted April 21, 2015 Report Share Posted April 21, 2015 A 620 shaft could probably be retubed for less than that? Quote Link to comment
DatMo Posted April 23, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 23, 2015 Well I'm getting my driveshaft friday and I should be turning on the car then. I must say, I'm pretty excited. I'll have it turned to key in roughly two weeks. A lot of things happening. I bought some parts for my subie. It needs some love. Quote Link to comment
DatMo Posted May 6, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 6, 2015 I'm gonna redo my battery tray. doesn't seem good enough and I want it to look better. but, i did the timing and installed the dizzy and etc. just gettin the new battery box then I'll be turning her on! :) for updates, follow me ig. im on there plenty lol dat510mo Quote Link to comment
Evaded Posted May 15, 2015 Report Share Posted May 15, 2015 Love the Goon...im partial however. ;) what is the front splitter/lip you have? Lots of guys have them and I havd no idea what they are or where to source them? Eric 1 Quote Link to comment
q-tip Posted May 15, 2015 Report Share Posted May 15, 2015 Pretty sure its the Mk I volkswagon lip, but I'm sure he will let you know 1 Quote Link to comment
DatMo Posted May 15, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 15, 2015 Love the Goon...im partial however. ;) what is the front splitter/lip you have? Lots of guys have them and I havd no idea what they are or where to source them? Eric thanks! and like he said! it's an mk1. on another note, I've been getting a few things done. if anyone wants to trade a hood for a pair of procar racing seats let me know Quote Link to comment
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