Shock absorbers

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Datsun 1200 used tradional shock absorbers in the rear suspension (the front used a McPherson strut). Shocks differ between coupe, sedan and wagon (van). Kayaba (KYB) and Tokico are the factory rear shock brands, so they are good. These came in a black tube. Bilstein and KONI are considered the best mass-market shocks, while Boge and KYB are considered a quality shock. Oil shocks are recommended for street use. KONI classic/special is recommended for street and track.

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Coupe Vs Ute

Rear axle mounting and Shocks

Adjustable Shocks

See discussion: Where can you get replacement strut inserts?

KONIs are rebound damping adjustable only, so get the correct damping to start with.

KONI can rebuild most KONI shocks, so if you find a used pair or even worn out part of adjustables, call KONI to see if they can be rebuilt. The new name is "classic" or "Special-D".

KONI are twin-tube, oil filled shocks. All the control of regular gas shocks, but without the extra harsh ride that gas shocks cause.

See KONI web site:

• How do I adjust them?

Part Numbers

Sedan

Sedan shocks are similar to Coupe shocks (both have upper threaded bayonet), but sedan shocks are longer and have a bump stop.

• comes with bump stop
• upper mount: S1 (standard 3/8 inch O.D. stem bayonet mount, 16 threads)
• lower mount: E2 (12mm I.D. x 32mm long Eyering with bushing and metal sleeve)

  

• Nissan 56210-H1001 SHOCK ABSORBER KIT-rear (order 2) - Sedan TOKICO NLA
• Nissan 56200-H1001 COMP-ABSORBER SHOCK REAR (order 2) - Sedan $57.18
• Nissan 56210-H7926 fits, and is just slightly softer $76.40

• ACDelco 520166 or 88946011 (Sedan, gas charged)
• KYB 442006 oil B110 sedan (from KYB catalog)
• KYB 552003 gas (from KYB catalog: PB110 & B210 while supplies last
• KYB 55476 ? non-gas
• KYB Gas-A-Just KG3798A

  

• KYB K6064
• KYB 342003 gas B110 sedan (from KYB catalog)
  • One vendor says it fits all 1970-1982 sunny sedan
  • Interchange:
    • KYB 552003
    • SACHS 101 272
    • ACDelco AF42878
    • ACDelco AX69990
    • Nissan 56200-H1001, 56200-H5025, 56210-H1001, 56210-H2801, 56210-H2825, 56210-H5000, 56210-H5025, 56210H5026, 56210H5825, 56210H5826, 56210-H6100, 56210-H6126, 56210-H7900, 56210-H7925, 56210-H7926
• KYB 552003 (B210)
  • also 66-70 Corolla except Van
• KYB 442006 oil
  • also 66-70 Corolla except Van (Toyota OEM 4853012013, 4853119056, 4853119125)

Shock Kit (2 spacer, 2 washers and 2 locknuts)

• KYB KIT105 Shock (Sleeve) Adapter Kit; Rear Lower

Coupe

Coupe shocks are bayoneted on one end, like sedan shock but don't have a bump stop.

• Nissan 56210-H1825 SHOCK ABSORBER KIT-rear (2) - Coupe
  • 2011 USA catalog $65 each
  • Classic Garage NOS $80/pair
• KYB KG3608 Gas-A-Just
• KYB GR2
  • Amazon.com $31 each
• KYB 343143 - Coupe. This fits:
  • 1971-73 Datsun 1200 Coupe
  • 1974-78 Datsun B210 Coupe
  • 1970-74 Toyota Corolla wagon (starting 5/70)
  • 1966 Volkswagen Type I (except 1200)
  • 1967-70 Volkswagen Type I all FRONT
  • 1971-77 Volkswagen Type I (except Super Beetle)

    KONI KO-80-1350 adjustable (750N/1050N)

    KONI 80-2149 externally adjustable

    They are shorter, only 386mm long with 129mm stroke

    The KONIS are about 40% stiffer. KONI KO-80-1349 FRONT adjustable (450N/900N) seems better.

• KONI KO-80-1977 - Coupe
• Tokico 1031
• Gabriel Classic 82020
  • Rockauto.com $14/each

Wagon

• Nissan 56210-H1425 SHOCK ABSORBER KIT-rear (2) - Van
• KONI KO-80-1904 - 1200 wagon/van, Toyota Landcruiser

Specifications

The stock factory damping force specification is:

Measured at 0.3m/s