I haven't taken apart the strut's yet so I was assuming that the strut hats/caps were a one piece design with some type of a rubber bushing that's vulcanized into it. It sounds like its a two piece design instead.

I was looking at replacing the metal caps because on the one's I have the rubber bushing inside have numerous cracks, If i can just buy the bushings that'd be better.

Thanks for all the help, we'll see what Nissan has to say about availability.

Thanks guys for the info. I studied my factory service manual last night (good reading!) for strut disassembly & rebuilding & yes they are the "change the oil & seals type" I could go that route if I can find the proper seals but I'd rather take Kelmo up on the Nissan inserts.

I did talk to a Nissan dealer today who checked to see if they could order cartridges & he said no, I'll call him tomorrow & give him these #'s.

Kelmo, have you ordered these before or recently?

Maybe I'm calling the "strut cap" by the wrong name, I mean the upper spring retainer that the
strut shaft sticks up through & the nut is attached to. It's the piece that sticks up through the shock tower into the engine compartment.

Thanks again,
evan

Are the strut cap from a late model Ute (not sure even what year to ask about) the same as on a 1200 coupe? I assume you can still buy them new if ordered for a Ute.

are there any known direct replacement cartridges for a stock 1200 coupe strut available anywhere???

I've had no luck locating any on this side of the pond & I'd like to avoid some extensive front end conversion if possible.

Thanks, Evan

Thanks for all the info guys.

Not sure if my wheels are the "Jellybean" wheels you're referring to but I would like to polish them up & keep them. By doing so that means that I have to stick with the stock rotor size. Are the Wilwood "rear" calipers from a rear axle setup or just a rear mount design vs. front of the rotor mount?

Where do i find Wilwood calipers?

Bluemax, were you able to get all the bushings, leaf springs, control arms, etc... from the supplier you mentioned?

Thanks again,
Evan

OK, after poking around in the Wiki it seems that 310 struts & brakes will swap over. What are the pit falls of doing this & can you run a 12" wheel with the 310 larger brakes?

I have a set of fairly unique 12" mags that I want to keep & would like to make sure they will still fit before going down this road.
Thanks, Evan

anybody know whats available in the US for replacement suspension bushings and strut cartridges?

I've seen the Superpro Poly products on the site but I assume its AU only and cartridges I haven't checked with any parts houses yet. Anybody on this side of the pond buy any?

Alternatively, are there any complete front end swap overs that are a direct bolt up without modification problems that are actually better then stock? Like a 310, Pulsar, Stanza, etc...

Ideas anyone?

I want to completely rebuild the front end as I'm stripping it down to a shell for a complete paint job, I want it to go back together right.

Thanks, Evan

sorry, wrong location - reposting in main forum.

anybody know whats available in the US for replacement suspension bushings and strut cartridges?

I've seen the Superpro Poly products on the site but I assume its AU only and cartridges I haven't checked with any parts houses yet. Anybody on this side of the pond buy any?

I want to completely rebuild the front end as I'm stripping it down to a shell for a complete paint job, I want it to go back together right.

Thanks, Evan

Thanks guys, David, you should come by sometime & show me your sedan.

Evan

Anyone ever retrofit a set of power windows into a coupe & if so what did you use?

Was it an aftermarket kit of something out of another vehicle?

Thanks, Evan