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[Datsun 1200 encyclopedia]

Strut Tops

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See main article: [[Camber]] See main article: [[Camber]]
-Aftermarket adustable in one (camber) or two (camber & castor) dimensions: 
-<br>[http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=1249 http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photos/thumbs/1249.jpg] [http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=1255 http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photos/thumbs/1255.jpg] [http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=1259 http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photos/thumbs/1259.jpg]  
-[http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=2471 http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photos/thumbs/2471.jpg] [http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=9599 http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photos/thumbs/9599.jpg] 
-Adjustable strut tops are often availabe on eBay, or some buy them from TRD.+Aftermarket strut tops are adjustable in one or two dimensions.
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 +Adjustable in one dimension (camber only):
 +<br>[http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=1249 http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photos/thumbs/1249.jpg] [http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=1255 http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photos/thumbs/1255.jpg] [http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=9599 http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photos/thumbs/9599.jpg]
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 +Two dimension adjustable (camber + caster):
 +<br>[http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=1259 http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photos/thumbs/1259.jpg]
 +[http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=2471 http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photos/thumbs/2471.jpg]
 + 
 +Adjustable strut tops are often available on eBay, or some buy them from TRD.
= Part Numbers = = Part Numbers =

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The Datsun 1200 strut top is a rubber insulator for the the strut, and utilizes a bearing for easy rotation for the steering system. Most aftermarket adjustable strut tops do not include an insulator, so are not recommended for a street or off-road vehicle.

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Overview

Stock 1200 strut tops protrude above the tower:
355.jpg

The stock tops are non-adjustable regarding Wheel alignment.

Adjustable

The Datsun Competition suspension manual recommends slotting the tower bolt holes for camber adjusability:
352.jpg 355.jpg

See main article: Camber


Aftermarket strut tops are adjustable in one or two dimensions.

Adjustable in one dimension (camber only):
1249.jpg 1255.jpg 9599.jpg

Two dimension adjustable (camber + caster):
1259.jpg 2471.jpg

Adjustable strut tops are often available on eBay, or some buy them from TRD.

Part Numbers

54320-H1000 INSULATOR-STRUT MOUNTING (2)
 08915-53810 WASHER-PLAIN M8 (6)
 08915-13810 WASHER-SPRING M8 (6) 6
 08911-10810 NUT-HEX M8X1.25 (6) 6
54325-H1000 BEARING-STRUT MOUNTING (2)

Comparison

Strut tops: B210 (left) vs B110 (right)
10021.jpg
The B110 strut tops are different from B210 & B310 tops. They latter have a higher profile and raise the car up, so use the B110 tops. If there is nothing poking up through the hole in the strut tower,then it's "wrong" for a 1200.

Covers

TIP: You can use rubber covers from an early 90's Mazda 323 w/ electric adjustable suspension. Thse covers sits perfectly over a 1200 strut tower, even with large 1200 strut tops or camber-adjustable strut tops.

10017.jpg B310 tops