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[Datsun 1200 encyclopedia]

2-inch Strut Inserts

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-280ZX (1979-1982 Nissan S30) inserts are the traditional choice but limit the suspension travel. Many others can be used, and the 300ZX inserts are a better choice. Inserts shorter than the tube will fit if you use a spacer in the bottom of the strut tube, for example a short length of 1.5" exhaust tubing.+280ZX inserts are the traditional choice but limit the suspension travel. Many others can be used, and the 300ZX inserts are a better choice as they have a full stroke (close to the travel of a stock 1200). Inserts shorter than the tube will fit if you use a spacer in the bottom of the strut tube, for example a short length of 1.5" exhaust tubing.
== Inserts == == Inserts ==

Revision as of 12:33, 22 November 2016

HB210 and most Datsuns other than B110 use a 2.0 inch (50.8 mm) strut size. This article will help you choose parts for rebuild or replacement. For 1200 struts, see 45 mm Strut Inserts.

Contents

2" OD Strut Inserts

Most Datsun struts use 2 inch (50.8mm) diameter strut tubes. The insert itself will usually be 1-5/8 inch (41.3mm) diameter and thus too big for 45 mm struts, although some are 1.5" (38mm) and so will also fit in 45 mm Struts.

Nissan
* 56105-N8425 B210
  * superceded 56105-H5925
** B210 with A14
** B210 with A12 1977-1978
Aftermarket
* Monroe Sensa-Trac 73949 $35
** Compressed Length: 17.875"
** Extended Length: 24.250"
** Body Length: 17.375"
** Travel: 6.375"

* AC/Delco gas-charged 50335/88945515 $39
* KYB 364003 GR-2 gas $52
** 1974-1978 B210
** 1979-1982 210
** 1980-1983 200SX
** 1978-1981 510
* AutoTek 181 00-167

KONI

From the 1984 Nissan Competition Catalog
* 99996-1912R B210/FRONT KONI SHOCK ABSORBER
** KONI 86-1912
   ** B310 Nissan 99996-2002P 210/FRONT KONI SHOCK ABSORBER
   ** KONI 86-2002
   ** B310 Nissan 99996-2002T 210/FRONT (SPORT) KONI SHOCK ABSORBER 
** KONI 86-2002

Lowering

A Datsun 1200 uses 416mm long strut inserts. If lowered more than two inches (50mm) the strut tubes should be shortened accordingly and shorter-than-stock inserts chosen. The good news is there are many short inserts available for 2" struts.

Stock      418mm insert body
           169mm stroke
2" lowered 367mm or shorter inserts

280ZX inserts are the traditional choice but limit the suspension travel. Many others can be used, and the 300ZX inserts are a better choice as they have a full stroke (close to the travel of a stock 1200). Inserts shorter than the tube will fit if you use a spacer in the bottom of the strut tube, for example a short length of 1.5" exhaust tubing.

Inserts

356 Body length
1979-1983 280ZX TURBO/NON TURBO
Gabriel G44869 $29 Rockauto
* Extended Length  21.36" 543mm
* Collapsed Length 15.65" 398mm
* Stroke            5.71" 145mm
364 Body length/ 555 Extended/ 318 Collapsed, Book reference wrong???
R31 6/86-12/90, Pintara
Gabriel G44946/G44972
Koni Red Specials - 86-2361
362 body length/ 559 extended/ 392 collapsed
1985 Nissan 300ZX (Z31)
BILSTEIN 34-002643
Gabriel G44936 $15 Rockauto
* Extended Length  21.06" 535mm
* Collapsed Length 14.69" 373mm
* Stroke            6.37" 162mm
357 body length/ 531 extended/ 366 collapsed
Z31 (300ZX) 1/86-89 Rockauto
Gabriel - G44968 
* Extended Length  20.91" 531mm
* Collapsed Length 14.41" 366mm
* Stroke            6.5"  165mm
Tokico Performance Gas - HZ3100


381 Body Length/ 543 Extended/ 398 Collapsed

240/260/280z (S30),Gazelle

from chassis#30-060001 strut tube size is increased inside and outside, some inserts will fit both but leading manufacturers are model specific.


non model specific

Mulholland - 2351501

Gabriel - G44869

Monroe US Made - 86361


up to chassis#30-060000

Koni Red Specials - 86-1811

Tokico HP Series - HZ3015

KYB GR2 Gas - 361002

Tokico Illumina 5-Way Adjustable - BZ3015


from chassis#30-060001

Tokico HP Series - HZ3012

KYB GR2 Gas - 361003

Tokico Illumina 5-Way Adjustable - BZ3012


403 Body length/ 575 Extended/ 415 Collapsed

200b (810 L24E) 10/77-81, 240K (C110) 73-79, Skyline C210 3/78-80, R30 3/81-86, 200SX 77-79, 1600 (P510) 8/71-73

Gabriel - G44856/G44900

Vera - 62-00976

Koni Red Specials - 86-2224


410mm (415mm if including gland nut) 340mm travel

1600 (P510) 68-8/69, 180b (P610) 72-77

Monroe - MC962,

Gabriel - G44864


437mm Body Length

Stanza/Violet (H510) 77-81, Sunny (B310) 78-81, 200SX 80-83

Monroe - MC949,

Gabriel - G44752

Vera - 62-00570

KYB GR2 Gas - 364003


??????? Not sized yet

1600 (P510) 9/69-7/71

Monroe - MC926

Gabriel - G44865


?????? Not sized yet

280ZX (S130) 78-83, Bluebird 80-83, Maxima (910) 82-84

Tokico Illumina - BZ3038,

Tokico Illumina 5-Way Adjustable - TOBZ3038

Tokico Performance Gas - HZ3038

Gabriel - G44977

KYB GR2 Gas - 365013

GM Holden Commodore

You can use Commodore inserts (VB to VP) which are a little tight and 1/2 inch shorter than 1200 inserts.

Monroe 25-3632
* Commodore    1978-1993 VB,VC,VH,VK,VL,VN,VP
* Caprice      1990-1994 VQ including Statesman
* Toyota Lexen 1989-1993
* Type T6
* Body length:      405  mm (13 mm shorter than stock)
* Length Extended:  599  mm
* Length Compressed:405  mm
* Greater stroke than 1200 shocks
* Body Diameter: 44.5 mm ?
* Nut 110-039-037
* Ring 137-A61-007 
KYB #365007 Excel-G to suit GM Commodore 1978-1993
End shaft diameter: 14mm
Shaft diameter: 22mm
Body diameter: 43mm

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The Commodore Gland nut does not fit the Datsun strut body. The Datsun nut will not fit over the 22mm shaft.
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