Hi Matt,
The springs should work okay. My understanding is that
the Datsun Sports springs were patterned after the
original comp.springs from Nissan.
The springs (along with the original comp springs from
Nissan) are a bit smaller on the ID, but it shouldn't
pose a problem.
You shoudln't need to clean off the powder coat on the
ID. When the spring is installed, the ID should still
allign properly. Once yout hit the first couple of
bumps, the spring should seat properly.
PS- Don't forget that you will need to cut the bump
stops to about half the original height.
Dan Zubkoff
San Mateo, CA
1966 SPL311
1967 SRL311
--- Matt Jacquet <matt@vander-bend.com> wrote:
> Hello list,
>
> Going to finally replace my stock springs with a set
> of Mike Young specials.
> Pulled the driver side spring plate off last night
> and was doing some
> fitting of the new spring and found this:
>
> Even after trimming the rubber spring/bushing cap
> the ID of the new spring
> will not seat over the top spring bush or seat
> correctly all the way down on
> the spring plate. The new springs are at least .150
> smaller on the ID.
>
> Should I take an air file and clean off the powder
> coat on the ID of the
> spring, clean up the bushing, grease them both up
> and let the weight of the
> car seat the springs?
> Also, anyone know the size of the spring plate
> bolts?
3
> of them and I'd like to replace.
>
> Thanks for the help
> Matt
> Spl311(2)
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