Sel & all,
if you want to give this a try......the lower ball joint of a Volvo 122
(Amazon) *almost* fits....I say almost, because the spread between the
two outer mount bolts is wider than the Datsun unit, and so you'd have
to fab and weld a widening shoulder onto each side of the lower A-arm.
The inner bolt holes on the joint are the same as roadster.
I bought a Volvo joint to test out it's 'retrofit-ability', and when
I've had a chance to assess the viability, I'll report back - Unless
someone else does it first. With the suspension parts being / becoming
NLA, we have to start figuring out new ways to keep things going.
I bought the joint here in Canada for about CDN$150 (USD$94), which
included 15% in taxes, so it's not particularly cheap, but all
indications were that it was readily available. I got it the next day.
A disclaimer! If you try this, it is completely at your own risk!! Do
not modify any part of your suspension unless you are confident in what
you're doing!
Pete Long
Guelph, Ontario
'68 2.4 twin cam
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Sel_Aganovic@hettich.com.au [mailto:Sel_Aganovic@hettich.com.au]
> Sent: Friday, April 19, 2002 12:18 AM
> To: datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net
> Subject: Ball joints
>
>
> Hi to all,
>
> I have a question regarding front suspension parts , especially ball
> joints.
>
> Does anyone know where to get them, in Australia, or if anything else
> fits.....
>
> If not whare can I get them in the States ? what are they worth ?
>
> Cheers,
>
> Sel
>
> 67.5 1600 soon SR20-DET
>
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