Oliver,
I used KYB Gas-a-just on our custom 1600, based on researching the autox
archives, several, web pages, etc. The "R" also has full comp suspension,
so the ride is stiff but extremely responsive. I know others on the list
have used these shock with stock springs as well.
KYB Gas Adjust Part Numbers
KG5447 (rear)
KG4528 (front)
The fronts requires dropping the lower spring plate, since they won't fit
through the hole. Frame on jack stands, undo the top shock nut, then put a
floor jack under the plate to keep the spring compressed while removing the
plate bolts. Lower the jack slowly to remove the spring and shock. Good
time to replace the rubber spring pads....installation is reverse.
Mark Sedlack
ZROC
Cuyahoga Falls OH
66 1600 http://www.mildevco.net/chevypowereddatsuns/
77 280Z http://www.mildevco.net/chevypowereddatsuns/
----- Original Message -----
From: "oliver" <sumton@sbcglobal.net>
To: <datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net>
Sent: Tuesday, January 24, 2006 9:38 AM
Subject: shocks
> hi, all.
>
> quick question, i hope.
>
> i have an early 67 low windshield 1600 roadster. the po rolled the
fenders and put larger tires and wheels on it. i don't know the history of
the shocks, so i'd like to go ahead and replace them while the body is off.
i'd like something stiffer than stock, maybe up to autocross stiffness, but
certainly not race. i really just plan to street drive the car, but i'd
like to improve the handling.
>
> would someone who has btdt give me a recommendation?
>
> thanks!
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