Leigh,
I hope you have an engine on the frame as it will be very hard to compress
the front spring if there is no weight on the frame. I learned that the hard
way. I had to use threaded rod to bring the lower A frame up so I can bolt
it to the frame. PITA. You could always use bags of sand or concrete.
I used antiseize on all bolts and nylock nuts and of course those stays for
the upper BJs.
I now use synthetic grease on all my cars as it's easier on the rubber parts
and I think better than the Dino stuff.
In the rear make sure you install the rear shock plates correctly. Don't
ask. The plates where the shock mounts should angle toward the upper shock
mount.
Mike
----- Original Message -----
From: "shifty" <shifty@best.com>
To: "roadsters" <datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net>
Sent: Monday, March 12, 2001 4:03 PM
Subject: suspension assembly
> With the new-found space in my garage, I spread out all of my nicely
> powder-coated pieces and I'm ready to have a go at building the roadster.
> First up, font suspension. Any tips or tricks from the list?
>
> Should I use any Lock-tite or copper grease on fasteners when assembling
the
> suspension? Best grease to use for zerks and such?
>
> As an aside, SRL311 finally whispered her name to me: Betty. Seems that
most
> cars will tell you their name, if you listen hard enough.
>
> Leigh Brooks
> BAPROC (bits and pieces roadster owners club)
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