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| = Overview = | = Overview = | ||
| - | Traditionally, spring seats (or threaded collars) are welded to the strut body. However more and more have been using a Shaft Collar instead of welding the bottom perch. Works a treat, even some racers and a few commercial spring companies use this method. Some have run them in race cars for years with no problems. | + | Traditionally, spring seats (or threaded collars) are welded to the strut body. However more and more have been using a Shaft Collar instead of welding the bottom perch. Works a treat, even some racers and a few commercial spring companies use this method. Some have run them in race cars for years with no problems. Either method will work. |
| = Shaft Collar Method = | = Shaft Collar Method = | ||
| Shaft Collar on S310 Strut | Shaft Collar on S310 Strut | ||
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| * Use a two-piece shaft collar | * Use a two-piece shaft collar | ||
| * Do *not* use a set-screw collar | * Do *not* use a set-screw collar | ||
| * Get the kind with cap screws, not set screws. They are double the holding power | * Get the kind with cap screws, not set screws. They are double the holding power | ||
| - | # cut/grind the stock Datsun spring cup | + | # cut/grind the stock Datsun spring cup off the strut housing |
| # fit the clamp to the strut tube and tighten | # fit the clamp to the strut tube and tighten | ||
| #* When installing a split collar, it is important that a small gap remain between the two halves of the collar. | #* When installing a split collar, it is important that a small gap remain between the two halves of the collar. | ||
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| Notice the secure welds in this photo, at the bottom of the threaded sleeve: | Notice the secure welds in this photo, at the bottom of the threaded sleeve: | ||
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Revision as of 07:12, 23 January 2012
After shortening struts, or when fitting coilovers, you will need to securely fasten the lower spring perch to the strut tube. It's easy and can be done with or without welding. The same procedures can be used with stock spring perches or with thread collars for coilovers.
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Overview
Traditionally, spring seats (or threaded collars) are welded to the strut body. However more and more have been using a Shaft Collar instead of welding the bottom perch. Works a treat, even some racers and a few commercial spring companies use this method. Some have run them in race cars for years with no problems. Either method will work.
Shaft Collar Method
Shaft Collar on S310 Strut
- Use a two-piece shaft collar
- Do *not* use a set-screw collar
- Get the kind with cap screws, not set screws. They are double the holding power
- cut/grind the stock Datsun spring cup off the strut housing
- fit the clamp to the strut tube and tighten
- When installing a split collar, it is important that a small gap remain between the two halves of the collar.
- You must use a torque wrench for safe installation
- put the spring cup over the tube, it sits on top of the collar
This is adjustable, like the more common threaded collars except instead of being welded, it is clamped to the strut tube. Instead of threading the seat up/down, loosen and move the collar.
45mm Collar (1.77 inch): For Datsun 1200 and 120Y
- 45mm bore
- 73mm O.D
- 19mm thick
- Weight Steel: 12.5 oz
- Price: Aluminum: About $27 USD, Steel: $23
2" Collar (50.8 mm): For most Datsuns (including 280ZX and B310)
- 2" bore
- 3" O.D
- 11/16 inch thick.
- Weight Aluminum: 4.4 oz
- Weight Steel: 11.0 oz
- Price: About $15 USD for steel
Shaft Clamp
Some people use a standard muffler clamp instead of a Shaft Collar. That sounds less secure than a Shaft Collar. They use two of the half-circle parts with straight bolts. This is basically a sheet-metal shaft collar.
Is this methods safe? Some feel it is not. Others report good success. Use at your own risk.
Welding Method
Welding the spring seat to the strut body is the generally accepting fitting method. Options include:
- Seat welded directly to strut body. This is how the factory did it
- A seat stop is welded to the strut body
- Hybrid: a seat stop is welded to the seat, then that assembly welded to the strut body
Notice the secure welds in this photo, at the bottom of the threaded sleeve:
