hi guys.

I want to stiffen up my s2 bluey a little, and was wondering whether standard R31 springs would b stiffer then the bluebird items? can anyone help me out??

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77' Datsun 180b: wrecked/parts car
76' Datsun 180b: the daily
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I was under the impression that R31 springs are different diameter to the bluebird struts? They take the same spring diameter as the conventional datsun struts, right? I thought that R31 struts were bigger on the perch? But could be wrong.

Anyway, start here:http://wiki.r31skylineclub.com/index.php?title=Springs

I would say no, if not, then marginally stiffer. If it were me, i'd fork out the $$$ and get a set of springs with the rates and ride height I want for my particular purpose. I'd start around the 200lb mark on front and 750lb rears. But thats just me.

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Ok cheers mate. Yeh I think I will look into getting some descent springs into her. It's a wagon so runs leafs on the rear...I will just be flipping the bottom one

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77' Datsun 180b: wrecked/parts car
76' Datsun 180b: the daily
75' Datsun 180b: the PrOjEcT

This may be of help:

http://aussiebluebirds.com/index.php?to ... 5#msg12275

I just fitted my R31 front swaybar, it made a world of difference tightening up the suspension. Might be something you want to look at.

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nice cheers mate! didnt actually know there was a bluebird forum! does the 31 swaybar bolt straight in??! i did wonder about this

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77' Datsun 180b: wrecked/parts car
76' Datsun 180b: the daily
75' Datsun 180b: the PrOjEcT

I have an independant rear if you're interested. Plus a rack and pinion front end with struts etc. But aren't sure of the spring rates in them.

http://www.ozdat.com/forum/viewtopic.ph ... 09#p185109

I have some KYB orange springs for the Bluebird, they were bought for my R30 skyline but I changed my mind.
make an offer if you want?
pm

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