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1972 wagon "shed find" to daily/Solo Wagon (Swagon) project


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While the engine is out I wanted to address the front suspension updates and upgrades.

All new Moog ball joints and Rod ends were added

Experimental engineering TC rod end kit

1" front sway

KYB's

David Carrols pitman arm kit

The modified 510 struts were swapped out for ZX units using the same GC sleeve kit and 250lbs eibach springs

Datsun parts outlet slotted ZX rotors

Relieved/clearanced ZX stock calipers and brackets

3/8" spacers to aid in any possible clearance issues

New Timken sealed bearings

Lower LCA camber bushings to aid in 7" 0 offset wheel clearance (note: I have had zero of the rumored issues I have been warned about with these camber bushings)

GC SX camber plates up top

Cusco Strut tower brace

Steering box brace

 

I believe that's all the upfront updates.

 

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Now on to the rear

 

Addco rear anti roll bar

Late 60's camero shocks

Started with 1.5 blocks with a 5 deg bevel but I have stepped down to 2" same bevel. Might go another 1/2 in the future

All new wheel cylinders

Drum brake hardware kits

Porterfield R4S brake shoes

 

Still need to make a set of bushings/inserts for the leafs to do away with the 40+ year old rubber

 

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Is that a Chinese Rad(CHAMPION BRAND)? you use spacers on the rad suport to push it back abit?PEOPLE SAY THEY LEAK BRAND NEW. i GOT ONE BUT HAVENT RAN IT.

It's a "Speed Daddy" eBay unit. No issues to date. Yes I had to space it out but I like the unit.

 

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