So, I have some DBA425 Rotors in to get machined and it turns out I have early model struts (180B, same as 1600 I believe).
My question is, can this conversion be done on early struts (I know the later ones are better), or if not, why not???
The early hubs have a PCD of 4x90 and OD of 68mm to the rotors stock ID of 69mm.....
Hoping someone can answer this quickly so I can finish the brakes.....
If the early struts can't be used, any got some late ones for sale??????
Cheers

FAirly sure its because the bolt spacing for the caliper to mount to on the strut is different

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1970 ex Group A Rally P510
1971 P510
1972 180B SSS
1965 SP310 Fairlady
1966 SP311 Fairlady

Nope, it's still 3" caliper mount.....

Hmm, dunno then. Late 180b struts are about the only ones I don't have in my collection

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1970 ex Group A Rally P510
1971 P510
1972 180B SSS
1965 SP310 Fairlady
1966 SP311 Fairlady

send SIX-TEN a PM he will be able to talk you through it.

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1928 Model A CC Pickup

different size stub axle early ones (1600) are smaller

Thought I'd chime in...

The late model struts have the offset strut tops to achieve sligtly more neg camber than the early ones, this helps to identify the later model ones. With regards to the spacing of the holes needs to be 3.5" not much different but this will see the VL calipers bolt straight up, you may also need to space the calipers further inwards by using 1.5mm washers.

Also need to swap your struts from left to right thus to to have the calipers on the front of the car so they can clear the steering knuckles and tie rod.

Hope that helps???

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the stub axle and bearing sizes are different i believe between the early and late struts

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http://www.datnet.org
http://www.sydneydatsunclub.com

yes the stub axles are smaller on the earlier struts. Also, the calipers are different, bearings are different

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'...to 180B or not to 180B, that is the question...'

The Datto...
'74 610 180B
SR20DET on 18psi and E85. 220kW.

arnt the hubs different aswell. Late ones are round and early ones have notches...?

VL, 1600 and 180B were all 3" bolt spacing were they not?
3.5" was 200B, 240K, Zed etc and suits the hilux / landcruiser caliper (among others)

Or is my memory failing me already

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Warps its been a long time for me too , but you know what, I think you're right???

I remember doing a how to with info on this and I had mentioned the bolt spacing. Might have to look for it again and post up the link.

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