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by farmer_fred
11 Jul 2020 10:24
Forum: Suspension
Topic: rear crossmember removal questions
Replies: 22
Views: 7643

Re: rear crossmember removal questions

Thanks, would these guys work? Any coils need to be lopped off?

They all say "heavy duty". Do I care?

https://www.rockauto.com/en/catalog/dod ... pring,7512
by farmer_fred
08 Jul 2020 08:20
Forum: Suspension
Topic: rear crossmember removal questions
Replies: 22
Views: 7643

Re: rear crossmember removal questions

So we got the diff back in and I now want to try swapping the rear springs for the Dodge D50 parts suggested. Any specific year or engine package I should specify in looking for springs?

Thanks!
by farmer_fred
21 Jun 2020 17:24
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What did you do on your 510 today?
Replies: 2043
Views: 520035

Re: What did you do on your 510 today?

Some of your 510s and the work you guys do is amazing!

Today I stopped a huge gear lube leak and got the lady's 510 ambulatory again.

Edit: I see I got the diff mount nuts on the wrong studs. One last crawl.

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by farmer_fred
12 Jun 2020 04:17
Forum: Powertrain
Topic: metal Subaru diff cover gasket on a Datsun R160?
Replies: 3
Views: 1511

metal Subaru diff cover gasket on a Datsun R160?

We ordered an "OEM" diff cover gasket for the stock R160 in my wife's 2-door and it turned out to be a Subaru OEM metal gasket. Are these OK to use in a stock Datsun diff or should we get the paper version? We have the diff out and plan to change the gasket and both axle stub seals (if we ...
by farmer_fred
05 Jun 2020 04:29
Forum: Suspension
Topic: rear crossmember removal questions
Replies: 22
Views: 7643

Re: rear crossmember removal questions

No, the front struts have some sort of insert in them. KYB I think, from back in the 90s. They still make such things?

In our basement stash I found a pair of rear Konis that seem to be usable, but it sounds like the Red Ryders might be better.
by farmer_fred
04 Jun 2020 05:53
Forum: Suspension
Topic: rear crossmember removal questions
Replies: 22
Views: 7643

Re: rear crossmember removal questions

Sadly the shocks are not Koni, but "Red Ryder". The are retained at the bottom by bolts, not nuts, I think someone asked.

What would be good shocks and struts to go with the springs mentioned above?

Thanks to everyone for the input!
by farmer_fred
03 Jun 2020 04:54
Forum: Suspension
Topic: rear crossmember removal questions
Replies: 22
Views: 7643

Re: rear crossmember removal questions

Wow great info here. Thanks to Keith and @RMS. Swapping springs is super easy compared to dropping the crossmember! Shocks are um, red. And old. Once we get it running and not puking lube we planned to look at the suspension at both ends. We'll get the diff sealed up and back in and then check out t...
by farmer_fred
01 Jun 2020 16:19
Forum: Suspension
Topic: rear crossmember removal questions
Replies: 22
Views: 7643

Re: rear crossmember removal questions

See if this helps:

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What happens when the crossmember bushings deteriorate? Cutting the springs is a lot simpler than all that work!

Thanks,

Fred
by farmer_fred
01 Jun 2020 04:28
Forum: Suspension
Topic: rear crossmember removal questions
Replies: 22
Views: 7643

Re: rear crossmember removal questions

Hi Keith,

The dogwood picture is of my 4-door. The car in question is my bride's 72 2-door:

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by farmer_fred
31 May 2020 13:40
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Post a pic of your Dime.
Replies: 1303
Views: 428472

Re: Post a pic of your Dime.

Dogwoods are done:

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by farmer_fred
31 May 2020 13:34
Forum: Suspension
Topic: rear crossmember removal questions
Replies: 22
Views: 7643

Re: rear crossmember removal questions

Hi,

Springs are stock afaik. We bought the car in the mid-80s when it was just a used car some old guy had. He wasn't an enthusiast. It doesn't sit high in the rear but the camber has always been this way, as you say positive camber.
by farmer_fred
31 May 2020 09:40
Forum: Suspension
Topic: rear crossmember removal questions
Replies: 22
Views: 7643

rear crossmember removal questions

I searched I promise! We pulled the rear drive out of my wife's 72 2-door to re-seal and hopefully stop the leaking. While we were under there I noticed the rear crossmember bushings seem to be collapsed a bit, and the entire crossmember drooped towards the rear when we removed the "mustache&qu...
by farmer_fred
26 Jul 2017 04:14
Forum: Powertrain
Topic: Throwout bearing question
Replies: 7
Views: 2947

Re: Throwout bearing question

Yes, I'm more familiar with the left ones. The L16/18s used the right. The L20B and up used the left. Still say go for quality for hard to get at parts. NAPA, O'rielies, Rock Auto, Nissan, Lordco, Hartman, Advance, Bumper to Bumper, someone will get you the right one. O'Reily's is the source of the...
by farmer_fred
25 Jul 2017 04:15
Forum: Powertrain
Topic: Throwout bearing question
Replies: 7
Views: 2947

Re: Throwout bearing question

Thanks guys. No one around here seems to be able to get anything but Chinese/Taiwanese bearings (and the one that came out was a NTN with no country of origin).

I'll call around further and hit Ebay.
by farmer_fred
24 Jul 2017 12:17
Forum: Powertrain
Topic: Throwout bearing question
Replies: 7
Views: 2947

Throwout bearing question

Dogleg 5-speed, L16. The new throwout bearing (no-name China) looks a bit different thank the old one, and appears it will ride a little further out from the center of the pressure plate based on wear marks: Old bearing in my hand, new in the bell housing: https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-cVxx3gm...