Strut Tops

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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. Most aftermarket adjustable strut tops do not include an insulator, so are not recommended for a street or off-road vehicle.

Also see

• Strut
• Strut Swaps
• Lowering B210

Overview

Stock 1200 strut tops protrude above the tower:

The stock tops are non-adjustable regarding Wheel alignment.

Adjustable

The Datsun Competition suspension manual recommends slotting the tower bolt holes for camber adjusability:

See main article: Camber

Aftermarket

Aftermarket strut tops are adjustable in one or two dimensions. Unfortunately, most do not include an insulator and so will transmit shock and vibration to the body.

Adjustable in one dimension (camber only):

Two dimension adjustable (camber + caster):

Bolt circle: 123mm

Adjustable strut tops are often available on eBay, or some buy them from TRD. Most Datsun/Nissan use the same bolt circle, but some use larger diameter bolts or larger strut shaft diameter (modify as necessary):

* eBay
* TRD
* Cusco

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

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