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[Datsun 1200 encyclopedia]

Tension Rod

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* 54471-H8500 Tension rod L.H * 54471-H8500 Tension rod L.H
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 +'''BOLTS''': For the two bolts that fix the Tension Rod to the ball joint & LCA, see see [[Ball Joints]].
54472-18000 WASHER-SPECIAL TENSION ROD -7910 54472-18000 WASHER-SPECIAL TENSION ROD -7910
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08915-44210 WASHER-PLAIN M12 08915-44210 WASHER-PLAIN M12
08912-34210 NUT-HEX SELF LOCK M12 08912-34210 NUT-HEX SELF LOCK M12
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-Also see [[Ball Joints]] for the two bolts that fix the Tension Rod to the ball joint & LCA.+ Bushes - approximately 21 mm thick
- + * 54476-W5000* Tension rod bushing (2 per side) $2.73
- + ** formerly 54476-H1001
-Bushes - approximately 21 mm thick+ [http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=24595 http://datsun1200.com/uploads/thumbs/24595.jpg]
-* 54476-W5000* Tension rod bushing (2 per side) $2.73+ * MCQUAY-NORRIS FA1320
-** formerly 54476-H1001+ * RAYBESTOS 5781039
-* MCQUAY-NORRIS FA1320+ * ACDELCO 45G25039 or 88913237 $4.70
-* RAYBESTOS 5781039+ ** http://www.rockauto.com/catalog/x,carcode,1208483,parttype,7608
-* ACDELCO 45G25039 or 88913237 $4.70+ ** http://www.rockauto.com/catalog/x,carcode,1208483,parttype,7600
-** http://www.rockauto.com/catalog/x,carcode,1208483,parttype,7608+
-** http://www.rockauto.com/catalog/x,carcode,1208483,parttype,7600+
== B210 == == B210 ==

Revision as of 06:33, 7 May 2013

Tension Rod, also known as compression rod, strut rod, or caster/castor rod. Sometimes called a radius rod or reaction rod.

Contents

Overview

The tension rods keep the front wheels located fore/aft. It forms one leg of the virtual lower A-arm. The LCA forms the other leg of the "A".

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1974 and later tensions rods have a different bolt spacing at the end, to match the updated bolt pattern on the 1974 and later LCAs. Because of the changed patterns, H74 requires notched Tension Rods with bolt holes drilled farther apart

photo

The tension rod is the lower bar in this photo:
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With bushes in place:
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Red poly bushings for a stiffer ride
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Part Numbers

1970-1973 (un-notched)
* 54470-H1000 ROD-TENSION FRONT SUSPENSION RH
* 54471-H1000 ROD-TENSION FRONT SUSPENSION LH
1974-1979.October (notched)
* 54470-H7400 Tension rod R.H
* 54471-H7400 Tension rod L.H
7911-
* 54470-H8500 Tension rod R.H
* 54471-H8500 Tension rod L.H
th_H74_tension_rod.jpg

BOLTS: For the two bolts that fix the Tension Rod to the ball joint & LCA, see see Ball Joints.

54472-18000 WASHER-SPECIAL TENSION ROD -7910
54472-H8500 WASHER-THRUST TENSION ROD 7911-
54630-H1001 COLLAR-BUSH TENSION ROD
08915-44210 WASHER-PLAIN M12
08912-34210 NUT-HEX SELF LOCK M12
th_tension_rod_parts.jpg
Bushes - approximately 21 mm thick
* 54476-W5000* Tension rod bushing (2 per side) $2.73
** formerly 54476-H1001
24595.jpg
* MCQUAY-NORRIS FA1320
* RAYBESTOS 5781039
* ACDELCO 45G25039 or 88913237 $4.70
** http://www.rockauto.com/catalog/x,carcode,1208483,parttype,7608
** http://www.rockauto.com/catalog/x,carcode,1208483,parttype,7600

B210

JAPAN
Early B210
 54474-H5000 ROD ASS'Y-tension, front suspension (R.H.)
 54475-H5000 ROD ASS'Y-tension, front suspension (L.H.)
Late B210 Van 1075-, sedan/coupe 1275-
 54474-H7400 ROD ASS'Y-tension, front suspension (R.H.)
 54475-H7400 ROD ASS'Y-tension, front suspension (L.H.)
54472-18000 WASHER-special, tension rod (4)
54630-H1001 COLLAR-bush, tension rod (4)
54476-H1001 BUSH-tension rod (4)
08915-44210 WASHER-plain (2)
08912-34210 NUT (2)
54880-H5000 BRACKET ASS'Y-tension rod (R.H.) A12 & A14 
54480-H5900 ASSY-BRACKET,TENSION ROD RH USA & L16 JDM
NORTH AMERICA (HLB210, fits PB210 LCA)
54474-H5900 ASSY-ROD,TENSION RH 
54475-H5900 ASSY-ROD,TENSION LH
54537-21003 WASHER-SPECIAL (4)
54479-21000 COLLAR-BUSH TENSION ROD (2)
54476-21000 BUSH-TENSION ROD (4)
08915-54210 WASHER-PLAIN (2)
08912-34210 NUT-SELF LOCK TYPE N M12 (2)
54480-H5900 ASSY-BRACKET,TENSION ROD RH USA & L16 JDM
th_HLB210_undercarriage.jpg

B310

54470-H8500 ROD-TENSION,FRONT SUSPENSION RH
54471-H8500 ROD-TENSION,FRONT SUSPENSION LH
54472-H8500 WASHER-SPECIAL TENSION ROD TO BRACKET (4)
54630-H1001 COLLAR-BUSH,TENSION ROD TO BRACKET (2)
54476-W5000 BUSH-TENSION ROD TO BRACKET (4)
08915-44210 WASHER-PLAIN (2)
08912-34210 NUT-HEX,SELF LOCK TYPE (2)

Body brackets, which are welded to the front side member (front rail)
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74830, 74831
54532-H1001 BRACKET-SUSPENSION ROD, RH
54533-H1001 BRACKET-SUSPENSION ROD, LH

Custom Rods

For custom or adjustable rods, including Nissan Competition, see main article: Custom Caster Rods

Nissan Competition

Tension/Compression Rod Bearing Kit

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This kit prevents suspension geometry changes under high cornering forces, and reduces front end dive while braking.

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Increased Caster

Cut the collar (metal tube) shorter. See How To: More Castor

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