Velict Posted August 26, 2017 Report Share Posted August 26, 2017 Hello y'all. I sold my other project car and picked myself up 1987 GB122 Datsun Sunny Truck. So, prior to purchasing the truck, I poked around on the datsun1200.com website. Great place, and I've found a lot of information here too. Now that I'm in possession of the truck, I am a bit confused on some things. I gotta update my jargon. I'm going to be changing the front/rear drum brakes to disc, definitely. But, I hear people saying that the GB122 is similar to something the aussies call a "stanza". But, I also hear the term "1200 ute" thrown around. So basically, what is a 1987 GB122 Datsun Sunny Truck "similar" and compatible to? What other sunny's are great for something like, suspension mods to change to disc brakes? If you read this, thanks for taking the time :) Quote Link to comment
datzenmike Posted August 26, 2017 Report Share Posted August 26, 2017 Welcome to Ratsun. Post some pictures of you acquisition and specially the front struts? and suspension. Maybe someone can think of something similar from a N Am vehicle. Usually anything made with the Datsun name on it will take a 280zx or Maxima strut and brake up grade. 1 Quote Link to comment
Velict Posted August 26, 2017 Author Report Share Posted August 26, 2017 Unfortunately I don't have a super close up of the strut at the moment. I can get shots on Tuesday. There are the images. Looking to start with the front first. Front drums make me anxious. If there is a complete kit that I can get, like this http://www.datsport.com/strut-dsk245B.html 2 Quote Link to comment
carterb Posted August 26, 2017 Report Share Posted August 26, 2017 Pretty sure Jeff (icehouse) is running 280zx struts on his sunny truck. Couldn't find a build thread but he'll chime in. Oh, and: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nissan_Sunny Quote Link to comment
76Lil Hustler Posted August 26, 2017 Report Share Posted August 26, 2017 damn that's a nice truck... Welcome to Ratsun! Quote Link to comment
Ratwagon1600 Posted August 26, 2017 Report Share Posted August 26, 2017 Its what we call a 1200 ute; nothing like the Aussie Stanza. https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nissan_Violet Maddat down here do some conversion stuff for these utes. http://www.maddat.com.au/suspension/1200-b110 Your best bet for technical advice is the datsun 1200.com tech wiki. Oh, btw, welcome! Quote Link to comment
sebpv Posted August 27, 2017 Report Share Posted August 27, 2017 you gotta post more pics plz! Im trying to figure if i paint my 620 black as well. Quote Link to comment
Velict Posted August 27, 2017 Author Report Share Posted August 27, 2017 Thanks for the warm welcomes! I'll post more pictures when I can. EDIT: Got pictures It being Japanese, I have some stuff I need to transfer over to my name. On the subject of the suspension and brakes; datsun1200.com says this about the Datsport Conversion Kit DSK245B "Struts are 200B or stanza shortened & remachined to take heavy duty 25% uprated 300ZX KYB inserts. Fitted with adjustable platforms and DATSPORT custom hi-tensile 250lb pro sport springs. Progressive urethane bump stops fit neatly into the top spring hat. A budget strut to suit 1200,120Y, Sunny, Stanza, 180B, 200B & 510/1600. Designed to take 13" rims for that sleeper look." I contacted Datsport. We'll see what they say. I like their kit, but I also like the idea of R31 disc brakes all around. 1 Quote Link to comment
505plus5 Posted August 27, 2017 Report Share Posted August 27, 2017 Really nice truck. Congrats. 1 Quote Link to comment
racerx Posted August 27, 2017 Report Share Posted August 27, 2017 Nice little truck. They never came to the US. Quote Link to comment
Draker Posted August 28, 2017 Report Share Posted August 28, 2017 Wow.. really nice!! Quote Link to comment
Icehouse Posted August 28, 2017 Report Share Posted August 28, 2017 I put shortened zx struts (S13 coilover conversion) on my ute, also 510 LCA's, TC rods and tie rods. Drives nice at this height. I have about 1 1/4" of crossmember ground clearance. Quote Link to comment
505plus5 Posted August 29, 2017 Report Share Posted August 29, 2017 I'm gonna have to get me something special like that. Watch. :) Quote Link to comment
Crashtd420 Posted August 30, 2017 Report Share Posted August 30, 2017 I think the wood icehouse is hauling is longer than the truck..... 1 Quote Link to comment
76Lil Hustler Posted August 31, 2017 Report Share Posted August 31, 2017 definitely longer than the truck :lol: Quote Link to comment
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