mcgee, In my opinion, do not worry about how it looks, it is suppose to serve a purpose and not be there for the show.

wow I'm supprised, there is probably a bigger market then i expected, I will look at the ute setup tomorrow,
ROConner, that should be no problems with suppling any or all of the kit, price for the plates alone will be pretty cheap, is it for a coupe? As I said in the first post the driving cost for the kit is really the rod ends.

Cheers

Bryan

Its for a sedan but the main diference with all the rearends is the shocks, and how they mount. Buy the looks of your kit it would be pretty universal (in the datsun 1200 univers anyways)

yeah except the utes and wagons don't have detachable front spring hangers like the coupes/sedans. They are welded to the chassis rails.

ROConnor, I will PM you the exact cost of the plate set once I work it out individually.

Cheers

Bryan

mcgee, Very keen if you going to make a set for the ute

im also running a maddat r31 diff in my ute, an keen on a set

Hi guys,
Things are progressing. I got the first set of plates back from the Laser cutter today. Am having some issues with obtaining a tube supplier in Brisbane but haven't reached that stage as yet so have't pushed too hard.
A few update pic are attached. Please note this kit will require you to weld on the rear tabs onto your lower diff spring mount, therefore it makes them universal and should not matter what diff you have.



Not the right style rod end but used for a mock up.



side view
Version 1 (left side) compared to version 2 trangular plates - (Version 1 plate is zinc plated) Also shows the new bush setup.



side view showing hanger plates required for 1200 coupes and sedans - also would be required for 120y's.



version 1 on my coupe with hilux diff

ute update
with a small modification to the trangular plates as shown below, the kit will bolt upto the outside of the ute spring mount, this would require you to punch the stud out that holds the front spring eye and mount the modified plates and bushes. This would be an easier setup then the coupes and sedans.



example of how the trangular plates would need to be modified to fit utes and wagons.

wow. neet stuff!

thanks mate.
Also forgot to mention the bolt that sits on the spring will have a roller attached to allow for spring movement with less friction (Not shown in the pics above).
With two urethane rod ends the kit should be really streetable and allow you to put more pre-load (Solid rod end kits are recommend to allow a gap between the roller and top of the spring, this makes the kits noiser on the road as the roller rattles around) however, with the urethane rod ends the urethane should flex as the spring compresses this will alow you to put some pre-load for street use (reduced rattle) and for strip just increase the preload by twisting the rods as required.

The urethane setup is not as precise as bearing rod ends but much quieter, compliant system for a road car in my opinion.

caltracs! cool!
re: your hilux diff
i have a problem as it appears the axles neck down after the spline
what axles did you use?
how long did your diff turn out (flange - flange)?
what rim/tyre sizes fitted?