Will hardbody spindles fit on a 521?

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Layd Dly
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I have some spindles off a mid 90's hardbody and wondering if they would fit on a 521, havent had time to really dig into the truck since ive been so busy. I ask because  i would like to convert it to disc brakes in the front if possible.


71-521
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I wish it was just a simple swap...there is a disc option out there but it involves d-50 parts, if I remember right...

zombieDatsun
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Well, no.
A 521 has a kingpin,which is designed completely different from a spindle. Now, if you REALLY wanted to get those brakes going, you could do some fabricating(always my favorite option) and swap over the front suspension to a hardbody...Not as hard as it sounds really.

71-521
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unless you really want a true bolt on disc option and you have DEEP pockets:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/DATSUN-6 ... 4012QQrdZ1

 
1500.00 isn't too much, is it???  :shock:


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