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 <-