I have to agree with Adam here. When I rebuilt my front, I was ready with
spring compressers, But, found that with the suspension unloaded, there was
NO pressure on the stock springs at all. The Nismo springs I installed were
even shorter that the originals
-----Original Message-----
From: Adam Bradley [mailto:ambradley@yahoo.com]
Sent: Sunday, July 08, 2001 6:00 PM
To: Daniel E McHatton; datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net
Subject: Re: Suspension overhaul
I replaced my coil springs on my car. Was very easy.
First I put the front of the car on jack stands so I could get under
the car. Then I removed the shock, then I raised a floor jack to just
the height of the bottom triangular piece (what is its name?) and undid
the four bolts that hold it in place. I lowered the jack and the
spring uncompressed but didn't come out. After carefully prying at it
for a few minutes I got frustrated and used the "kick it until it comes
out" method, which worked. I removed the spring pad (still stuck on
the car) and reassembly is the reverse (except the kicking part).
--- Daniel E McHatton <hallosb@juno.com> wrote:
> Don't want to rain on the parade. I've replaced suspension parts on
> several cars, but the coil springs still scare me. Lots of potential
> energy that can seriously hurt you.
>
> I didn't have much luck using a coil spring compressor (which I've
> used
> on other cars). I could barely compress the spring with the tool and
> ended up relying more on a hydraulic jack than anything. Most people
> forgo the coil spring compressor altogether and just use a hydraulic
> jack.
>
> Maybe others have some useful tips. All I can say is go for it, but
> be
> VERY CAREFUL!!!
>
> On Sun, 8 Jul 2001 16:50:40 -0400 "datsunmike"
> <datsunmike@nyc.rr.com>
> writes:
> > Jeff,
> >
> > The first time I restored my car in 79 I was clueless about
> > rebuilding the
> > Roadster suspension but decided to give it a try and rebuild it. It
>
> > wasn't
> > bad and real simple to do. Before you rip anything apart make sure
> > you have
> > all the replacement parts at hand and do one side at a time so you
> > have a
> > guide about how to put it back together in case brain fade sets in.
> >
> > Mike
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "Jeff Gaver" <gaver4@mindspring.com>
> > To: "Datsun Roadsters" <datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net>
> > Sent: Sunday, July 08, 2001 1:43 PM
> > Subject: Re: Suspension overhaul
> >
> >
> > > I need to overhaul my front suspension.
> > > My questions are:
> > > 1. Is disassembly, rebushing and replacing worns parts a
> > reasonable
> > > do-it-yourself prospect?
> > > 2. Is there a guide, archive or source for guidance, kits, etc.?
> > > 3. Is there a legit, competent mechanic/machinist in Florida
> > capable of
> > > doing this?
> > >
> > > Thanks for your help in advance.
> > > --
> > > Jeff Gaver
> > > Jacksonville, FL
> > > 69' SRL311 w/ 3-main 1600 engine
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Adam
'70 1600 SPL311-28181
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