Strut Insert Part Numbers

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Strut Inserts (shock absorbers) for the front suspension: Datsun 1200 (B110) uses 45 mm diameter strut tubes. Most other Datsuns, including B210, use a larger 50.8 mm size. This article will help you choose custom fitment inserts for any strut you may be using.

Direct Interchange

Original Nissan Part Numbers

• Datsun 1200s did not come with strut insert cartridges, they had rebuildable strut absorbers.

Using a factory-quality Strut rebuild kit (rather than removing the factory strut parts and replacing with a new strut 'cartridge' insert) is the way to retain a smooth front-end ride. However, these are no longer manufactured.

Inserts

• Nissan 56105-H5025 about $50 each from Nissan
• T0KICO S1041 (oil), Z1041 (gas)
• KYB 362001
• Kayaba 662002/KC1001 (oil)
• Kayaba 362001 (gas)
  • Replaces B110, B120 Jan 1970-May 1973

    Nissan: 54302-H1025,54302-H1026,54302-H1050,54302-H1055,54302-H1125,54302-H1126,54303-H1055,54303-H1125

  • Replaces B210 Mar 1973-Oct 1977

    Nissan: 54302-H5025,54302-H5050,54302-H5126,54303-H5125,54303-H5150,56105-H5025,56105-H5027,56105-H1026

  • Replaces VB310 (12" wheel model?)

    54302-H8500,54302-H8525,54302-H8526,54302-H8527

• Monroe Sensa-Trac 73949 $35
  • Compressed Length: 17.875"
  • Extended Length: 24.250"
  • Body Length: 17.375"
  • Travel: 6.375"

• AC/Delco gas-charged 50335/88945515 $39

• KYB 364003 GR-2 gas $52
  • 1974-1978 B210
  • 1979-1982 210
  • 1980-1983 200SX
  • 1978-1981 510

• AutoTek 181 00-167

45mm OD Strut Inserts

Jetta inserts -- information on inserts and adapting Koni inserts for VW Jetta so that they fit a 1200.

416 body length/ 599 Extended/ 431 Collapsed,

1200 (B110), 120y (B210)

Gabriel - G44217

Vera - 62-01015

50.8 mm OD Strut Inserts

Most Datsun struts use 51mm (actually 50.8) diameter strut tubes. The insert itself will be 42mm in diameter.

364 Body length/ 555 Extended/ 318 Collapsed, Book reference wrong???

R31 6/86-12/90, Pintara

Gabriel G44946/G44972

Koni Red Specials - 86-2361

362 body length/ 559 extended/ 392 collapsed

Z31 (300ZX) 5/84-85

Gabriel - G44936

357 body length/ 531 extended/ 366 collapsed

Z31 (300ZX) 1/86-89

Gabriel - G44968

Tokico Performance Gas - HZ3100

381 Body Length/ 543 Extended/ 398 Collapsed

240/260/280z (S30),Gazelle

from chassis#30-060001 strut tube size is increased inside and outside, some inserts will fit both but leading manufacturers are model specific.

non model specific

Mulholland - 2351501

Gabriel - G44869

Monroe US Made - 86361

up to chassis#30-060000

Koni Red Specials - 86-1811

Tokico HP Series - HZ3015

KYB GR2 Gas - 361002

Tokico Illumina 5-Way Adjustable - BZ3015

from chassis#30-060001

Tokico HP Series - HZ3012

KYB GR2 Gas - 361003

Tokico Illumina 5-Way Adjustable - BZ3012

403 Body length/ 575 Extended/ 415 Collapsed

200b (810 L24E) 10/77-81, 240K (C110) 73-79, Skyline C210 3/78-80, R30 3/81-86, 200SX 77-79, 1600 (P510) 8/71-73

Gabriel - G44856/G44900

Vera - 62-00976

Koni Red Specials - 86-2224

410mm (415mm if including gland nut) 340mm travel

1600 (P510) 68-8/69, 180b (P610) 72-77

Monroe - MC962,

Gabriel - G44864

437mm Body Length

Stanza/Violet (H510) 77-81, Sunny (B310) 78-81, 200SX 80-83

Monroe - MC949,

Gabriel - G44752

Vera - 62-00570

KYB GR2 Gas - 364003

??????? Not sized yet

1600 (P510) 9/69-7/71

Monroe - MC926

Gabriel - G44865

?????? Not sized yet

280ZX (S130) 78-83, Bluebird 80-83, Maxima (910) 82-84

Tokico Illumina - BZ3038,

Tokico Illumina 5-Way Adjustable - TOBZ3038

Tokico Performance Gas - HZ3038

Gabriel - G44977

KYB GR2 Gas - 365013

Measurements

Nissan 56105-H5025

• main housing - 37mm
• upper collar at top of housing - 40mm
• shaft dia. 17mm
• thread height - 24mm
• thread dia.. - 11mm
• housing length - 16.5"
• housing length OA collapsed - 18.25"