Help with datsun 510 suspension

[datsun5ten]

I have a 70 datsun 510, and put lowered struts on it. There 2" shorter than the original struts, but im still not pleased with how high its sitting. I am going next week to get all new tires all the way around, ( lower profile tire) which will hopfull drop it more a little. Do i go to coil overs, or should i just go the cheap way and cut the springs? Advice ( note: i am in high school, and dont have a lot of cash for fancy coil overs)

you can check it out here if you want

http://www.cardomain.com/id/datsun5ten

[HashiriyaS14]

WARNING: The following post does not, in any way, answer your question.

What kind of seats did you put in? I have a 510 and a spare frame in my driveway right now I'm trying to get rid of, interested?

[240marcuSX]

i wouldnt cut the springs, but handling is always the most important thing to me period.

but ill help you search around, after all the racing that 510's have done, someone must make at least some decent springs for them.

[240marcuSX]

http://www.cardomain.com/memberpage/433553

that guys looks pretty nice ride-height wise, and he has ST springs, etc.

http://www.shox.com/appguide/s...y.php

Modified by 240marcuSX at 9:37 AM 12/30/2004

you could also ask the friendly 510 owners of nico here:

http://www.nicoclub.com/zeroforum?id=167
Modified by 240marcuSX at 9:45 AM 12/30/2004

[datsun5ten]

Whats up man. actualy i am not intersted in another 510. I have a 72 that i am tring to sell for 250-300. It rolls, stears, and has stock shocks. Pretty much stipped down. No motor, or transmission.. PROJECT!.. any ways. lets see your 510. Also do you know how to post pictures on here. When i click the picture icon. it just says this [IMG][/IMG]

[240marcuSX]

yeah, you put the url of the site with the picture you want to post in between the img tags, or you can upload them from your computer if theyre saved on your computer.

i dont have a 510, i drive a 240, although id love to h ave a 510, its so original. i was just trying to show you pictures with certain suspension setups to show different ride heights.

what exactly are you looking to do with your 510? and ill try to be of more help if i can.

[Rex]

... Also do you know how to post pictures on here. When i click the picture icon. it just says this [IMG][/IMG]

See my sig for help on pics.

[Nismo_Freak]

ST springs paired with the shortened struts should be a good level height.

[nametakennow]

The springs are going to lower it. Aftermarket is the way to go, DON'T cut them.

Which of those two is your project? You have to remember that the red one, since it has no engine, isn't going to sit low like it should in the front. In the rear, it looks great.

Anyways, good luck with whatever you're trying to do.