yep.try a 14 to start with and work your way up.

oh sweet thanks for that, so need to use a 16-17mm drill bit to get a 14mm hole?

Oh yeah, I forgot about that!

I used some advice from the Red Ranger staff. I stuck the bushes in the frezzer overnight then quickly transfered them to the vice and drill them using a wood/blade drill bit. Took a couple goes to get the size right. I think the bit had to be about 2-3mm oversize to get the correct hole size.

Not hard. If I did it again I could modifiy all the bushes in about 30 mins. Simple stuff really.

i've got that picture bookmarked lol. was it hard making the hole bigger for the top control arm??

Hi guys!! Great to see people restoring the 1000's. I love 'em.

I haven't been on this forum in years, but here's a link to a photo of my front suspension bits:
http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=12691

If my memory is correct I used:
- 1200 lower control arm bushes for the 1000's upper control arm bushes
- Ford transit van rear leaf shackle bushes for the lower control arm bushes and I sanded the flanges down a bit on a rotary sander, but any old sander will do. I also asked Red Ranger for a larger crush tube and shortened it to fit inside the cross member and drilled the cross member to take 12mm bolts.
- I bought new 1200 tie-rod ends because I couldn't get them to suit a 1000. I needed the 1200 tie rod as it's a bit thicker and has different thread.

on the rear end:
- 1200 leaf bushes fit on the front of the 1000's leaf pack
- I don't think I replaced the shackle rubbers as they were in good nick and I wanted the softer rubber here as a little give is needed when the car rolls in corners.

I found the guys at Red Ranger to be extremely helpful. I rang to make an enquiry and the posted me a catalogue for free. I still have it if you want to know anything.

I also changed the height and stiffness of the leaf packs front and rear. Its only slightly lower than standard but around 30% stiffer. I love it this way.

EDIT: Oh yeah, I'm talking about my road car, not my race car pictured there <-

Has anyone actually ordered these in the past couple years or so since the whiteline take over? Looks like they might be history. If you have let me know I am after some myself. Thanks

Awesome thanks Chris...Ill check tomorrow.

Scully have spare set of 'Support Rubber - Front Spring' bump stops here.

Part Number is 54220-18000.

If you have no luck shoot me a PM and I can get some second hand ones to you.

Mako
Mike posted the bush list

His list includes the front uppers
But not the metal sleeved lowers... he says he's never replaced them before

I did on my wagon.... cause I could
I used all genuine Nissan bushes when I did it

i noticed u can get b10 rear bushes but is there a set of fronts?