Leaf Springs

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Datsun 1200 used the tried and true leaf spring rear suspension, which was common among most cars - including american cars - in the early 1970s.

Part Numbers

Bushings

5 - 55044-H1001 BUSHING-rear suspension, front, upper (8)
6 - 55045-H1000 BUSHING-rear suspension, front, lower (4) [leaf eye]
* NLA in North America
6 - Wagon & Truck (ute) use 55045-H1400
17 - 55046-H1000 BUSHING-rear suspension, upper (4)
18 - 55047-H1000 BUSHING-rear suspension, lower (4) [leaf eye]

Make your own

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

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  • I went to a local platics place and bought a piece of

Aftermarket

Or, get stiff aftermarket bushings:

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Polyurethane bushings out of Mexico: Parbo