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| = Modifications = | = Modifications = | ||
| - | == Gearbox Brace == | + | See [[Steering Gearbox Swaps|Rack And Pinion Steering]] |
| - | [http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=7200 http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photos/thumbs/7200.jpg] Maddat Steering Holder | + | |
| - | == Rack And Pinion Steering == | ||
| - | Has anyone ever done it? Aside from race cars with front tube frame, it seems no one has fitted rack and pinion steering to a 1200 with stock 1200 (or other Nissan) suspension. | ||
| - | However there are several Datsun 510s with rack and pinion steering swaps. One uses a rack from a Datsun 200SX. Here's what he did: | + | == Gearbox Brace == |
| - | * Move the engine crossmember back a couple inches (which necessitates changes to the engine mounts) | + | [http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=7200 http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photos/thumbs/7200.jpg] Maddat Steering Holder |
| - | * Weld simple flat brackets to the x-member so the rack can be bolted on | + | |
| - | * Cut the tie-rod ends and weld them back shorter (make sure you have an expert welder do that) | + | |
| - | * Use a newer steering column that has a flex-joint on the end. He used a 200SX column. | + | |
| - | The swap had three u-joints and a fairly big angle from the end of the column to the rack, but he said it works great, much better than the stock 510 steering box. No slop! | + | |
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| - | Would it be better to cut the steering arms shorter and rethread them for the tie-rod ends? | + | |
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The Datsun 1200 uses a tradition recirculating-ball Steering Gearbox with behind-the axle Steering Linkage. USA models used a Collapsible Steering Column to meet FMVSS standards, while most other countries got a rigid Steering Column.
Steering Gearbox and rigid Steering Column.
Collapsible Steering Column (under-dash view)
The bushing at the Steering wheel end of the column is the part most likely to go bad. It causes a squeak, squeak sound when you move teh steering wheel slightly.
- 1971-1973: 48910-H1021 BUSH-Column
- Newer utes use a totally different bush
The gearbox bolts to the subframe rail on driver's side of the car
gearbox (not bolted down in this pic) on driver's side, Idler arm on passenger side subframe rail. The Cross Rod is very visible here just behind the Engine Crossmember.
Modifications
Gearbox Brace
Maddat Steering Holder