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Longer castor rods: | Longer castor rods: | ||
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Adjustable rods | Adjustable rods | ||
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* [http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=3866 510/1600 rods] | * [http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=3866 510/1600 rods] | ||
* [http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=2042 pivoting strut rods](sometimes seen in Japan) | * [http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=2042 pivoting strut rods](sometimes seen in Japan) | ||
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= Torana Rods = | = Torana Rods = | ||
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[http://datsun1200.com/modules/newbb/viewtopic.php?topic_id=14064&forum=1 lc torana castor rods]: Discussion of GM Holden Torana adjustable caster rods into Datsun 1200 | [http://datsun1200.com/modules/newbb/viewtopic.php?topic_id=14064&forum=1 lc torana castor rods]: Discussion of GM Holden Torana adjustable caster rods into Datsun 1200 | ||
- | [http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=8711 http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photos/thumbs/8711.jpg] [http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=8712 http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photos/thumbs/8712.jpg] [http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=8713 http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photos/thumbs/8713.jpg] [http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=8758 http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photos/thumbs/8758.jpg] [http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=9433 http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photos/thumbs/9433.jpg] | + | [http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=8711 http://datsun1200.com/uploads/thumbs/8711.jpg] [http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=8712 http://datsun1200.com/uploads/thumbs/8712.jpg] [http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=8713 http://datsun1200.com/uploads/thumbs/8713.jpg] [http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=8758 http://datsun1200.com/uploads/thumbs/8758.jpg] [http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=9433 http://datsun1200.com/uploads/thumbs/9433.jpg] |
= Pitroad Rods = | = Pitroad Rods = | ||
Pitroad sells these mail-order: | Pitroad sells these mail-order: | ||
- | <br>[http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=6391 http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photos/thumbs/6391.jpg] Pillow ball tension rod | + | <br>[http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=6391 http://datsun1200.com/uploads/thumbs/6391.jpg] Pillow ball tension rod |
= Nissan Competition = | = Nissan Competition = | ||
- | [http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=15865 http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photos/15865.jpg] | + | [http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=15865 http://datsun1200.com/uploads/photos/15865.jpg] |
Experimental Engineering Tension/Compression Rod Bearing Kit. This kit fits: All 510, 610, 710, B210, 240Z, 260Z, 280Z, 280ZX, S12 200SX, & Z31 300ZX thru 7/87. This kit includes all parts neccesary for one car, a 'U' shaped gauge for setting pre-load, and complete instructions. | Experimental Engineering Tension/Compression Rod Bearing Kit. This kit fits: All 510, 610, 710, B210, 240Z, 260Z, 280Z, 280ZX, S12 200SX, & Z31 300ZX thru 7/87. This kit includes all parts neccesary for one car, a 'U' shaped gauge for setting pre-load, and complete instructions. | ||
- | [http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=22125 http://ddgonzal.members.winisp.net/getThumb.aspx?width=400&uri=http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photos/22125.jpg] | + | [http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=22125 http://datsun1200.com/uploads/thumbs/22125.jpg] |
The T/C Kit eliminates all rearward movement of the front wheels caused by bushing deflection. At the same time it reduces the amount of force required for the T/C rods to pivot during suspension travel by 75% vs. stock rubber and by up to 95% vs. polyurethane bushings. This is accomplished by replacing the forward bushings on the tension/compression rods (aka: strut rods) where they attach to the chassis with pivoting ball & socket joints. These joints completely eliminate all rearward deflection under driving, cornering, and braking loads. This insures that castor remains constant and toe changes under heavy braking and cornering loads are very nearly eliminated. | The T/C Kit eliminates all rearward movement of the front wheels caused by bushing deflection. At the same time it reduces the amount of force required for the T/C rods to pivot during suspension travel by 75% vs. stock rubber and by up to 95% vs. polyurethane bushings. This is accomplished by replacing the forward bushings on the tension/compression rods (aka: strut rods) where they attach to the chassis with pivoting ball & socket joints. These joints completely eliminate all rearward deflection under driving, cornering, and braking loads. This insures that castor remains constant and toe changes under heavy braking and cornering loads are very nearly eliminated. | ||
- | [http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=22126 http://ddgonzal.members.winisp.net/getThumb.aspx?width=400&uri=http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photos/22126.jpg] | + | [http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=22126 http://datsun1200.com/uploads/thumbs/22126.jpg] |
= Photo Index = | = Photo Index = | ||
- | [http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=614 http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photos/thumbs/614.jpg] [http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=1264 http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photos/thumbs/1264.jpg] [http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=2042 http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photos/thumbs/2042.jpg] [http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=3200 http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photos/thumbs/3200.jpg] [http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=3201 http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photos/thumbs/3201.jpg] [http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=6391 http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photos/thumbs/6391.jpg] [http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=6716 http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photos/thumbs/6716.jpg] [http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=7150 http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photos/thumbs/7150.jpg] [http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=12653 http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photos/thumbs/12653.jpg] [http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=15218 http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photos/thumbs/15218.jpg] [http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=15865 http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photos/thumbs/15865.jpg] [http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=16591 http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photos/thumbs/16591.jpg] [http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=20794 http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photos/thumbs/20794.jpg] | + | [http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=614 http://datsun1200.com/uploads/thumbs/614.jpg] [http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=1264 http://datsun1200.com/uploads/thumbs/1264.jpg] [http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=2042 http://datsun1200.com/uploads/thumbs/2042.jpg] [http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=3200 http://datsun1200.com/uploads/thumbs/3200.jpg] [http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=3201 http://datsun1200.com/uploads/thumbs/3201.jpg] [http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=6391 http://datsun1200.com/uploads/thumbs/6391.jpg] [http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=6716 http://datsun1200.com/uploads/thumbs/6716.jpg] [http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=7150 http://datsun1200.com/uploads/thumbs/7150.jpg] [http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=12653 http://datsun1200.com/uploads/thumbs/12653.jpg] [http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=15218 http://datsun1200.com/uploads/thumbs/15218.jpg] [http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=15865 http://datsun1200.com/uploads/thumbs/15865.jpg] [http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=16591 http://datsun1200.com/uploads/thumbs/16591.jpg] [http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=20794 http://datsun1200.com/uploads/thumbs/20794.jpg] |
- | [http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=1264 http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photos/thumbs/1264.jpg] [http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=2042 http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photos/thumbs/2042.jpg] [http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=3200 http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photos/thumbs/3200.jpg] [http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=3201 http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photos/thumbs/3201.jpg] [http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=6391 http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photos/thumbs/6391.jpg] [http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=7150 http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photos/thumbs/7150.jpg] | + | [http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=1264 http://datsun1200.com/uploads/thumbs/1264.jpg] [http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=2042 http://datsun1200.com/uploads/thumbs/2042.jpg] [http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=3200 http://datsun1200.com/uploads/thumbs/3200.jpg] [http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=3201 http://datsun1200.com/uploads/thumbs/3201.jpg] [http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=6391 http://datsun1200.com/uploads/thumbs/6391.jpg] [http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=7150 http://datsun1200.com/uploads/thumbs/7150.jpg] |
[[Category:Suspension Modifications]] | [[Category:Suspension Modifications]] |
Revision as of 01:25, 4 January 2013
Custom caster rods (aka "castor rods" aka "tension rods" aka "radius rods") are useful when you wish to add more caster. The 1200s rods are non-adjustable and subject to slight binding when a lot of caster is dialed-in.
Also see Tension Rod for the stock item.
Contents |
Overview
Longer castor rods:
Adjustable rods
Jointed rods
Another way to use adjustable radius rods with more threads so they can be pulled farther in.
- 510/1600 rods
- pivoting strut rods(sometimes seen in Japan)
Torana Rods
A set of GM LJ Torana rods that have adjustment, but drilling is required to fit the thicker rod to the body, and modifications need to be made to the rod to match the balljoints.
lc torana castor rods: Discussion of GM Holden Torana adjustable caster rods into Datsun 1200
Pitroad Rods
Pitroad sells these mail-order:
Pillow ball tension rod
Nissan Competition
Experimental Engineering Tension/Compression Rod Bearing Kit. This kit fits: All 510, 610, 710, B210, 240Z, 260Z, 280Z, 280ZX, S12 200SX, & Z31 300ZX thru 7/87. This kit includes all parts neccesary for one car, a 'U' shaped gauge for setting pre-load, and complete instructions.
The T/C Kit eliminates all rearward movement of the front wheels caused by bushing deflection. At the same time it reduces the amount of force required for the T/C rods to pivot during suspension travel by 75% vs. stock rubber and by up to 95% vs. polyurethane bushings. This is accomplished by replacing the forward bushings on the tension/compression rods (aka: strut rods) where they attach to the chassis with pivoting ball & socket joints. These joints completely eliminate all rearward deflection under driving, cornering, and braking loads. This insures that castor remains constant and toe changes under heavy braking and cornering loads are very nearly eliminated.