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Ute 4-leaf pack Type 1 Ute 4-leaf pack Type 1
-<br>[http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=21316 http://datsun1200.com/uploads/thumbs/21316.jpg] [http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm219/ddgonzal/sightings/forum/leaf-overrider.jpg http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm219/ddgonzal/sightings/forum/th_leaf-overrider.jpg]+<br>{{Album|21316}} {{Photo|leaf-overrider.jpg|sightings/forum}}
Ute 4-leaf pack Type 2 (2nd leaf overlaps 1st leaf) Ute 4-leaf pack Type 2 (2nd leaf overlaps 1st leaf)
-<br>[http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=24758 http://datsun1200.com/uploads/thumbs/24758.jpg]+<br>{{Album|24758}}
Rear Shackle is same for all 1200s Rear Shackle is same for all 1200s
-<br>[http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=24931 http://datsun1200.com/uploads/thumbs/24931.jpg]+<br>{{Album|24931}}
Front 3-point Mount Plate (Sedan, Coupe) Front 3-point Mount Plate (Sedan, Coupe)
-<br>[http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=18675 http://datsun1200.com/uploads/thumbs/18675.jpg]+<br>{{Album|18675}}
Sedan rear shackle pin bracket Sedan rear shackle pin bracket
-<br>[http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=18674 http://datsun1200.com/uploads/thumbs/18674.jpg]+<br>{{Album|18674}}
Details (truck, Pin front mount) Details (truck, Pin front mount)
-<br>[http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=24929 http://datsun1200.com/uploads/thumbs/24929.jpg] [http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm219/ddgonzal/sightings/forum/leaf-pins.jpg http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm219/ddgonzal/sightings/forum/th_leaf-pins.jpg]+<br>{{Album|24929}} {{Photo|leaf-pins.jpg|sightings/forum}}
Truck rear shackle pin bracket Truck rear shackle pin bracket
-<br>[http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=12728 http://datsun1200.com/uploads/thumbs/12728.jpg]+<br>{{Album|12728}}
<br>Truck front leaf pin <br>Truck front leaf pin
-<br>[http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=12729 http://datsun1200.com/uploads/thumbs/12729.jpg]+<br>{{Album|12729}}
Custom adjustable shackles Custom adjustable shackles
-<br>[http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm219/ddgonzal/Datsun%201200/wiki/shackles.jpg http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm219/ddgonzal/Datsun%201200/wiki/th_shackles.jpg]+<br>{{Photo|shackles.jpg}}
= Spring Specifications = = Spring Specifications =
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Free Camber 'S' Free Camber 'S'
* Truck: 118.5 mm * Truck: 118.5 mm
-<img size=140>http://datsun1200.com/uploads/newbb/6317_51354966421f7.jpg</img> [http://datsun1200.com/modules/newbb/viewtopic.php?post_id=431466#forumpost431466 post]+{{UploadPost|6317_51354966421f7.jpg|431466}}
= Leaf Mounting = = Leaf Mounting =
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55262-H1802 (RH) (from '73-5) 55262-H1802 (RH) (from '73-5)
-[http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=18451 http://datsun1200.com/uploads/photos/18451.jpg]+{{Album|18451}}
Also see [[Shock absorbers]] Also see [[Shock absorbers]]
H10 Sedan (plain seat without shock stud) H10 Sedan (plain seat without shock stud)
- <img size=400>http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm219/ddgonzal/Datsun%201200/wiki/55262-H1001.jpg</img>+ {{Photo!|55262-H1001.jpg}}
G10 B120 Truck large stud for shock + large U-joints G10 B120 Truck large stud for shock + large U-joints
- [http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=24027 http://datsun1200.com/uploads/thumbs/24027.jpg] [http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=25582 http://datsun1200.com/uploads/thumbs/25582.jpg] [http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=25583 http://datsun1200.com/uploads/thumbs/25583.jpg]+ {{Album|24027}}
 + 
 +{{Album|25582}} {{Album|25583}}
H18 Coupe small stud for shock H18 Coupe small stud for shock
- [http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=1201 http://datsun1200.com/uploads/thumbs/1201.jpg] <img size=140>http://datsun1200.com/uploads/newbb/thumbs/174_54d5aa409d1da.jpg</img>[http://datsun1200.com/modules/newbb/viewtopic.php?post_id=463507#forumpost463507 post]+ {{Album|1201}} {{UploadPost|174_54d5aa409d1da.jpg|463507}}
Sedan and Coupe parts Sedan and Coupe parts
- [http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=18721 http://datsun1200.com/uploads/thumbs/18721.jpg]+ {{Album|18721}}
B210 coupe B210 coupe
- [http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=2491 http://datsun1200.com/uploads/thumbs/2491.jpg]+ {{Album|2491}}
== U-bolts == == U-bolts ==
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Sedan Sedan
- [http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=14584 http://datsun1200.com/uploads/thumbs/14584.jpg]+ {{Album|14584}}
Ute U-bolts (same M10 diameter but wider spacing for larger axle tube) Ute U-bolts (same M10 diameter but wider spacing for larger axle tube)
- [http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=24930 http://datsun1200.com/uploads/thumbs/24930.jpg]+ {{Album|24930}}
Ute U-bolts fit over 62 mm axle housings (62 mm inside diameter) Ute U-bolts fit over 62 mm axle housings (62 mm inside diameter)
- [http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=26351 http://datsun1200.com/uploads/thumbs/26351.jpg]+ {{Album|26351}}
= Bound Bumpers = = Bound Bumpers =
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08911-64010 NUT-HEX M10X1.25 08911-64010 NUT-HEX M10X1.25
08915-14010 WASHER-SPRING LOCK 08915-14010 WASHER-SPRING LOCK
- [http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=11171 http://datsun1200.com/uploads/thumbs/11171.jpg] [http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=24926 http://datsun1200.com/uploads/thumbs/24926.jpg]+ {{Album|11171}} {{Album|24926}}
Sedan rear suspension bumper (on the [[Shocks]]) Sedan rear suspension bumper (on the [[Shocks]])
55240-H1001 BOUND BUMPER A 55240-H1001 BOUND BUMPER A
56124-H1001 BOUND-BUMPER B 56124-H1001 BOUND-BUMPER B
- [http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=24801 http://datsun1200.com/uploads/thumbs/24801.jpg]+ {{Album|24801}}
Truck Bound Bumper Truck Bound Bumper
-<br><img size=400>http://datsun1200.com/uploads/newbb/thumbs/174_56c011bf552a9.jpg</img> [http://datsun1200.com/modules/newbb/viewtopic.php?post_id=476312#forumpost476312 post]+<br>{{UploadPost|174_56c011bf552a9.jpg|476312}}
= Torque Arrester = = Torque Arrester =
The Torque Arrester (pinion snubber) is a rubber bumper that prevents the leafs from rotating too much under torque input. The Torque Arrester (pinion snubber) is a rubber bumper that prevents the leafs from rotating too much under torque input.
-http://datsun1200.com/uploads/thumbs/24159.jpg+{{Album|24159}}
See [[Rear Axle]] See [[Rear Axle]]
= Bushings = = Bushings =
-[http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=18316 http://datsun1200.com/uploads/photos/18316.jpg]+{{Album|18316}}
5 55044-H1001 front upper Sedan, Coupe 5 55044-H1001 front upper Sedan, Coupe
* superseded by 55044-H5001 $4.90 USD * superseded by 55044-H5001 $4.90 USD
- [http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=24085 http://datsun1200.com/uploads/thumbs/24085.jpg]+ {{Album|24085}}
6 [http://datsun1200.com/modules/newbb/viewtopic.php?topic_id=33838&forum=1 55045-H1000] front lower Sedan, Coupe [leaf eye, course] $3.63 USD 6 [http://datsun1200.com/modules/newbb/viewtopic.php?topic_id=33838&forum=1 55045-H1000] front lower Sedan, Coupe [leaf eye, course] $3.63 USD
- [http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=24086 http://datsun1200.com/uploads/thumbs/24086.jpg] [http://www.datsun1000.com/Images/Parts/Large/Leaf%20Spring%20Eye%20Rubber%20(55045-H1000).jpg http://www.datsun1000.com/Images/Parts/Small/Leaf%20Spring%20Eye%20Rubber%20(55045-H1000).jpg]+ {{Album|24086}} {{1000|Parts|Leaf%20Spring%20Eye%20Rubber%20(55045-H1000).jpg|Large}}
17 55046-H1000 rear upper $2.27 USD 17 55046-H1000 rear upper $2.27 USD
- [http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=24927 http://datsun1200.com/uploads/thumbs/24927.jpg]+ {{Album|24927}}
18 55047-H1000 rear lower [leaf eye, plain] $1.22 USD 18 55047-H1000 rear lower [leaf eye, plain] $1.22 USD
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Wagon & Ute Wagon & Ute
-<br>[http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=24922 http://datsun1200.com/uploads/thumbs/24922.jpg]+<br>{{Album|24922}}
V 55045-H1400 front Van, Truck [leaf eye, fine] $4.25 USD V 55045-H1400 front Van, Truck [leaf eye, fine] $4.25 USD
- [http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=24924 http://datsun1200.com/uploads/thumbs/24924.jpg]+ {{Album|24924}}
- [http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=20900 http://datsun1200.com/uploads/thumbs/20900.jpg]+ {{Album|20900}}
55044-H5001 55044-H5001
- [http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=20429 http://datsun1200.com/uploads/thumbs/20429.jpg]+ {{Album|20429}}
Ute/Van complete set Ute/Van complete set
- [http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=24928 http://datsun1200.com/uploads/thumbs/24928.jpg]+ {{Album|24928}}
== Make your own == == Make your own ==
Or, make your own performance bushings per Nissan Competition book: Or, make your own performance bushings per Nissan Competition book:
-* [http://datsun1200.com/modules/newbb/viewtopic.php?topic_id=33838&forum=1 http://datsun1200.com/uploads/thumbs/16273.jpg]+* {{Album!|16273}}
-** I went to a local platics place and bought a piece of +** "[{{Post|204463}} I went to a local platics place and bought a piece of ...]"
== Aftermarket == == Aftermarket ==
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See main article: [[Lowering Springs]] See main article: [[Lowering Springs]]
-http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm219/ddgonzal/Datsun%201200/Parts/th_5.jpg+{{Photo!|5.jpg|Datsun%201200/Parts}}
Also See: [[Lowering]] Also See: [[Lowering]]
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120Y B210 leaf spring is 1165mm. It is 55mm longer than 1200 B110 (1110mm) and is not interchangeable. 120Y B210 leaf spring is 1165mm. It is 55mm longer than 1200 B110 (1110mm) and is not interchangeable.
-<img size=400>http://datsun1200.com/uploads/photos/12482.jpg</img> [http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=12482 album]+{{Album|12482}}
B210 use an Isoclamp system which means the bolts are farther apart, even though the leaves are the same 50 mm width as 1200 leaf springs. B210 use an Isoclamp system which means the bolts are farther apart, even though the leaves are the same 50 mm width as 1200 leaf springs.
B210 Coupe B210 Coupe
- [http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=2487 http://datsun1200.com/uploads/thumbs/2487.jpg] [http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=2488 http://datsun1200.com/uploads/thumbs/2488.jpg] + {{Album|2487}} {{Album|2488}}
B210 Sedan U-bolts (plate has wider spacing than B110) B210 Sedan U-bolts (plate has wider spacing than B110)
-<br><img size=400>http://datsun1200.com/uploads/photos/18491.jpg</img> [http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=18491 album]+<br>{{Album|18491}}
== Isoclamp == == Isoclamp ==
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Bolt holes 3 inches Bolt holes 3 inches
-<br><img size=400>http://datsun1200.com/uploads/newbb/174_565973852692c.jpg</img> [http://datsun1200.com/uploads/newbb/174_565973852692c.jpg full]+<br>{{Upload|174_565973852692c.jpg}}
Datsun 1000 clamp Datsun 1000 clamp
-<br><img size=400>http://datsun1200.com/uploads/photos/19924.jpg</img> [http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=19924 album]+<br>{{Album|19924}}
= Alternative Leaf Springs = = Alternative Leaf Springs =
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Revision as of 06:16, 20 September 2017

Datsun 1200 used the tried and true leaf spring rear suspension, which was common among most cars - including american cars - in the early 1970s. Also known as blade springs or cart springs.

Contents

Overview

Sedan and Coupe use the same leaf-pack.

VB110 Wagon came with heavy-duty spring pack.

The B120 1200 Truck came with standard or optional (heavy-duty) rear leaf springs. Standard was a 4-leaf pack, while optional was a 5-leaf pack with a stiffer spring rate.

55020-H1000 Sedan, Coupe $159 USD
55020-H1400 Van (heavy duty)
55020-G1000 Truck 4-leaf early
55020-G1001 Truck 4-leaf 7510-
55020-G1002 Truck 4-leaf 8504-
55020-G1060 Truck 5-leaf 7804-8503
55020-G1061 Truck 5-leaf 7804-8503 8504-

Ute 4-leaf pack Type 1
21316.jpgAlbum 21316 leaf-overrider.jpg

Ute 4-leaf pack Type 2 (2nd leaf overlaps 1st leaf)
24758.jpgAlbum 24758

Rear Shackle is same for all 1200s
24931.jpgAlbum 24931

Front 3-point Mount Plate (Sedan, Coupe)
18675.jpgAlbum 18675

Sedan rear shackle pin bracket
18674.jpgAlbum 18674

Details (truck, Pin front mount)
24929.jpgAlbum 24929 leaf-pins.jpg

Truck rear shackle pin bracket
12728.jpgAlbum 12728
Truck front leaf pin
12729.jpgAlbum 12729

Custom adjustable shackles
shackles.jpg

Spring Specifications

All 1200 springs are: 1110 mm long, 50mm wide

Spring Rate
See Spring_Rates#Rear_Spring_Rate
Spring Eye Diameter
* Coupe, Sedan, Van: 35mm front,  23mm rear
Sedan, Coupe
* 3 leaf: 1 x 6mm thick, 2 x 7mm thick

Van 
* 4 leaf std: 3 x 6mm thick, 1 x 13mm thick
* 4 leaf H-D: 2 x 6mm thick, 1 x 7mm thick, 1 x 11mm thick
Truck 
* 4 leaf: 2 x 6mm thick, 1 x 7mm thick, 1 x 13mm thick
* 5 leaf: 2 x 6mm thick, 1 x 7mm thick, 2 x 10mm thick
Free Camber
* Sedan, Coupe: 109mm +-3
* Van         : 131mm +-5
* Truck       : 118.5 mm 

Laden Camber
* Sedan, Coupe: 11mm @ 192kg
* Van: 11mm @ 295kg
* Truck std 4-leaf: 18.5mm @ 267kg
* Truck HD 5-leaf:  15.1mm @ 376kg
Free Camber 'S'
* Truck: 118.5 mm

6317_51354966421f7.jpgPost 431466

Leaf Mounting

Also see: Shocks#Mounting

B110 mounts leaf directly to metal (unlike B10 and B210 which use rubber-based isoclamp).

Rear axle mounting
24932.jpgAlbum 24932 3772.jpgAlbum 3772 14584.jpgAlbum 14584

Spring Seat

Spring Seat Assembly
Sedan: 55262-H1001 
Truck: 55262-G1000 (RH) 12mm shock Nut wide u-bolt
Van:   55262-H1401 (RH) 12mm shock Nut narrow u-bolt
       55262-H1402 (RH)   (from '73-6)
Coupe: 55262-H1801 (RH)  8mm shock Nut
       55262-H1802 (RH)   (from '73-5)

18451.jpgAlbum 18451

Also see Shock absorbers

H10 Sedan (plain seat without shock stud)
55262-H1001.jpg
G10 B120 Truck large stud for shock + large U-joints
24027.jpgAlbum 24027

25582.jpgAlbum 25582 25583.jpgAlbum 25583

H18 Coupe small stud for shock
1201.jpgAlbum 1201 174_54d5aa409d1da.jpgPost 463507
Sedan and Coupe parts
18721.jpgAlbum 18721
B210 coupe
2491.jpgAlbum 2491

U-bolts

Ute
6212.jpgAlbum 6212 6211.jpgAlbum 6211 6210.jpgAlbum 6210

U-bolts
55247-H1002 CLIP-rear spring Sedan, Coupe.USA
55240-H1800 Coupe.JPM.early 
55247-H1401 CLIP-rear spring Van, Coupe.JDM.late
55247-G1000 CLIP-REAR SPRING Truck 4-leaf
55247-G1060 CLIP-REAR SPRING Truck 5-leaf 7804- 
Fasteners for U-bolts (Sedan,Coupe,Van,Truck)
08911-64010 NUT-HEX M10 x 1.25 8
08915-14010 WASHER-spring lock 8
Sedan
14584.jpgAlbum 14584
Ute U-bolts (same M10 diameter but wider spacing for larger axle tube)
24930.jpgAlbum 24930
Ute U-bolts fit over 62 mm axle housings (62 mm inside diameter)
26351.jpgAlbum 26351

Bound Bumpers

Coupe, Truck & Van rear suspension bumper (above the axle housing)
55240-G1900 ASSY-BUMPER REAR AXLE > 55240-H1800 > 55240-H1400
08911-64010 NUT-HEX M10X1.25
08915-14010 WASHER-SPRING LOCK
11171.jpgAlbum 11171 24926.jpgAlbum 24926
Sedan rear suspension bumper (on the Shocks)
55240-H1001 BOUND BUMPER A
56124-H1001 BOUND-BUMPER B
24801.jpgAlbum 24801

Truck Bound Bumper
174_56c011bf552a9.jpgPost 476312

Torque Arrester

The Torque Arrester (pinion snubber) is a rubber bumper that prevents the leafs from rotating too much under torque input.

24159.jpgAlbum 24159

See Rear Axle

Bushings

18316.jpgAlbum 18316

5 55044-H1001 front upper Sedan, Coupe
  * superseded by 55044-H5001 $4.90 USD
  24085.jpgAlbum 24085
6 55045-H1000 front lower Sedan, Coupe [leaf eye, course] $3.63 USD
  24086.jpgAlbum 24086 Leaf%20Spring%20Eye%20Rubber%20(55045-H1000).jpg
17 55046-H1000 rear upper $2.27 USD
  24927.jpgAlbum 24927
18 55047-H1000 rear lower [leaf eye, plain] $1.22 USD
NOTE: B210 USA uses the same bushes as 1200 Coupe/Sedan.

Wagon & Ute
24922.jpgAlbum 24922

V 55045-H1400 front Van, Truck [leaf eye, fine] $4.25 USD
  24924.jpgAlbum 24924
20900.jpgAlbum 20900
55044-H5001
20429.jpgAlbum 20429

Ute/Van complete set
24928.jpgAlbum 24928

Make your own

Or, make your own performance bushings per Nissan Competition book:

Aftermarket

Or, get stiff aftermarket bushings:


I got in touch with MADDAT.COM and they knew exactly what I was looking for. They had it in stock from Super Pro (yes they're polyurethane), sent them right out, and I received them 8 days later here in Arizona, USA. Tamra from the sales department was easy to work with and very helpful. I would recommend these guys to anyone who needs parts for their 1200. Front spring eye bushing on rear leaf spring
  • Polyurethane bushings (north america): Parbo

Lowering Springs

See main article: Lowering Springs

5.jpg

Also See: Lowering

120Y Springs

120Y B210 leaf spring is 1165mm. It is 55mm longer than 1200 B110 (1110mm) and is not interchangeable.

12482.jpgAlbum 12482

B210 use an Isoclamp system which means the bolts are farther apart, even though the leaves are the same 50 mm width as 1200 leaf springs.

B210 Coupe
2487.jpgAlbum 2487 2488.jpgAlbum 2488 

B210 Sedan U-bolts (plate has wider spacing than B110)
18491.jpgAlbum 18491

Isoclamp

B210 use an Isoclamp system, similar to that used by B10.

Bolt holes 3 inches
174_565973852692c.jpgUpload click to view

Datsun 1000 clamp
19924.jpgAlbum 19924

Alternative Leaf Springs

Composite Leafs - See Suspension_upgrades#Smooth_ride

967.jpg

Adjustable

Unknown adjustable suspension. Does it work well?
11450.jpgAlbum 11450

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