[Roadsters] Spring Bolts and Specs?

[Gary and Cindy Ault]

Daryl,

I'm not the best source, but I had my front springs tested years ago
(~1975) when I had the front suspension partially dismantled to install Koni
shocks.  I recall that they tested at 500 #/in, but it could easily have been
525.  They shop which tested them said the value was correct.  But, I am going
from memory, and it was over 30 years ago...

The 700 #/in value could be comp
springs, too.

Gary




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From: Daryl Smith
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To: Datsun Roadster List
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Sent: Monday, July 20, 2009 12:39:34 AM
Subject: [Roadsters] Spring Bolts and Specs?

Does anyone have the bolt
diameter for the bolt which goes through the eyes of the leaf springs? Front
bolt and rear shackle? I would rather not take mine apart to check it if I
don't have to. 

Can anyone also confirm the stock spring rates @ ~700 lb/in
front and ~150 lb/in back? (found by searching forums @ 311s.org)

This site
lists the front at 522.5 lb/in, but doesn't seem to list a rating for the
rear....
http://dsoanews.tripod.com/specs_66_1600.htm#suspension

Thanks
Daryl
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