Marty Rogan

Ok, I measured the two cars last night. From the floor to the bottom edge of the rocker, at the vertical edge, where the jacking points are. Here's what I found: 1970: Front 8 1/2" Rear 8 5/8" 1971: Front 6 3/4" Back 7" So, you can see that there is a big difference. And these springs are supposed to be 3/4" lower. Anyone know what it is SUPPOSED TO BE from the factory?? I figured the old springs probably sagged a bit over the years, but over an inch would seem like a lot. Marty

I was afraid that there wouldn't be much to do about the toe problem. The frame shop sounds like a possible alternative. Probably an expensive one though. The Euro Springs are Nissan NOS springs that still had the part number tags on them. They were placed in the correct positions, including the fronts, which has 2 different part numbers. I'll have to measure the ride height at the rockers. It looks and feels like it is riding high. Kinda looks like a jacked up Malibu from the early 70's. MArty

WEll, after a long project (since end of June) I finished off the suspension restoration last week-end. Took it over to a shop and had an alignment done. Before we get into the issues, here's a recap of what I did: 1) removed and sand blasted the entire suspension 2) painted everything with POR-15 and a top coat of Chasis Black. 3) installed all new OEM rubber bushings. 4) installed NOS Stage I Euro Springs. 5) reinstalled Tokicko Gas shocks. 6) installed new tie rods, and ball joints 7) lots of new brake lines, nuts, bolts and basically everything I could to make it look and work like new again. Oh, and this is a 1970 model, all stock everything, for show. I haven't really had a chance to drive it much since finishing, but it sure is a lot stiffer and seems to corner flatter. First issue: When the alignment shop was done, they said the toe was out of spec by +.51 degrees on the right rear wheel. HE said it was enough to cause a wear problem. Since there is nothing built in for adjustment on the rears, is there anything I can do to correct this with the stock set up? Second issue: The Euro Springs are supposed to lower the car by 3/4". Now that its done, it looks like it actually raised it up!! The clearance on the front between the top of the tires and the fender lip is 3" and the rear is 2 1/2". I have 215/60/15 tires mounted. For comparison, I measured the clearance on my stock early 71, with 195/70/15 tires on it, and the clearance was: front 1 3/4" and rear 1 1/4". It seems like the clearance on the 70 was more like the 71 before I started the project. Any ideas on how to deal with this would be appreciated. TIA, Marty