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| - | The Datsun 1200 strut top is a rubber insulator for the the strut, and includes a bearing for easy rotation for the steering system. | + | The Datsun 1200 strut top is a rubber insulator for the the strut, and utilizes a bearing for easy rotation for the steering system. |
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| <br>The B110 strut tops are different from B210 & B310 tops. They latter have a higher profile and raise the car up, so use the B110 tops. If there is nothing poking up through the hole in the strut tower,then it's "wrong" for a 1200. | <br>The B110 strut tops are different from B210 & B310 tops. They latter have a higher profile and raise the car up, so use the B110 tops. If there is nothing poking up through the hole in the strut tower,then it's "wrong" for a 1200. | ||
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| - | [http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=10017 http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photos/thumbs/10017.jpg] B310 tops | ||
| = Covers = | = Covers = | ||
| TIP: You can use rubber covers from an early 90's Mazda 323 w/ electric adjustable suspension. Thse covers sits perfectly over a 1200 strut tower, even with large 1200 strut tops or camber-adjustable strut tops. | TIP: You can use rubber covers from an early 90's Mazda 323 w/ electric adjustable suspension. Thse covers sits perfectly over a 1200 strut tower, even with large 1200 strut tops or camber-adjustable strut tops. | ||
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| + | [http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=10017 http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photos/thumbs/10017.jpg] B310 tops | ||
| [[Category:Front Axle And Front Suspension]] | [[Category:Front Axle And Front Suspension]] | ||
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The Datsun 1200 strut top is a rubber insulator for the the strut, and utilizes a bearing for easy rotation for the steering system.
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Also see
Overview
Stock 1200 strut tops protrude above the tower:
NOTE: In the photo above, the tower has been modified for camber adjusability per the Datsun Competition suspension manual.
Aftermarket adustable:
Part Numbers
54320-H1000 INSULATOR-STRUT MOUNTING (2) 08915-53810 WASHER-PLAIN M8 (6) 08915-13810 WASHER-SPRING M8 (6) 6 08911-10810 NUT-HEX M8X1.25 (6) 6 54325-H1000 BEARING-STRUT MOUNTING (2)
Comparison
Strut tops: B210 (left) vs B110 (right)
The B110 strut tops are different from B210 & B310 tops. They latter have a higher profile and raise the car up, so use the B110 tops. If there is nothing poking up through the hole in the strut tower,then it's "wrong" for a 1200.
Covers
TIP: You can use rubber covers from an early 90's Mazda 323 w/ electric adjustable suspension. Thse covers sits perfectly over a 1200 strut tower, even with large 1200 strut tops or camber-adjustable strut tops.
B310 tops