Looking to 'unlower' 89 Hardbody

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gregyork88
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Hello all
I just traded for a 1989 Nissan Hardbody, it is lowered all four wheels. I want to return the truck back to stock height and stock spring travel. I need some resources in order to do this. Any help is appreciated.


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AZhitman
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Car: 58 L210, 63 Bluebird RHD, 64 NL320, 65 SPL310, 66 411 RHD, 67 WRL411, 68 510 SR20, 75 280Z RB25, 77 620 SR20, 79 B310, 90 S13, 92 SE-R, 92 Silvia Qs, 98 S14.
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Welcome aboard!

Let's find out first how it was lowered. My guess is, torsion bars (front) and blocks (rear).

The front is easy. The rear (also easy) requires a couple photos. Can you shoot a pic of where the leaf springs sit on the axle?

Might be as easy as removing the blocks and cranking up the torsion bars, which we can walk you through!

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Ok awesome! I'll try to get pic tomorrow. One AM where I am currently

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Ok after some looking, it appears that the rear leaf springs of the truck have been "de-arched" . Is this reversible? Or am I facing the purchase of new leaf springs at 170.00ish per spring? Any good sources for used D21 parts? I've searched RockAuto and Ebay

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Car: 58 L210, 63 Bluebird RHD, 64 NL320, 65 SPL310, 66 411 RHD, 67 WRL411, 68 510 SR20, 75 280Z RB25, 77 620 SR20, 79 B310, 90 S13, 92 SE-R, 92 Silvia Qs, 98 S14.
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There's a few D21 groups on FB - I'm positive someone would gladly trade you originals for de-arched springs.

Used parts are gonna be tough - Local wrecking yards are a good source (I use car-part.com to search).

What else are you looking for? I just finished a restoration of a 97, so I may be of help.


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