Errol,
Is the problem with the R30 struts the angle of the axle in relation to the
strut much like a Z, also are the springs the same as the L4's.
tia,
terry
> Luke,
> The R30 struts will fit, but the resulting camber is enormous due to the
> larger offset on the hub and axle assembly.
> Cheers
> Feral Errol
>
> ----------
> From: luke heymans <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> Subject: Re: skyline struts among other things
> Date: Monday, October 16, 2000 8:38
>
> errol,
> i was mistaken, i was told r30 not 31 struts would bolt straight on. is
> this
> correct or am i in fatasy land?
>
> Errol Smith wrote:
>
> > Luke,
> > The Hilux 200B conversion probably gives you best bang for the least
> > complicated buck. All other combos that are any good (apart from Nismo
> > Sumitomo calipers and FIA discs, involve modifying caliper mounts,
> > redrilling 5 stud discs or splitting & spacing caliper halves etc. The
> next
> > best combo I think is the Puegot 505 disc and cruiser caliper setup. This
> > is a good facsimile of the FIA (Nismo) setup. The Honda Legend discs and
> > Cruiser caliper setup, is so heavy you can hardly pick up a strut fitted
> > with these!!!! Something about sprung to unsprung weight ratios here.
> > Cheers
> > Feral Errol
> >
> > ----------
> > From: luke heymans <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> > Subject: Re: skyline struts among other things
> > Date: Friday, October 13, 2000 9:07
> >
> > Errol,
> > is there any easy swaps then with struts and brakes that don't require
> > brake
> > cylinder changes and spacer rings?
> > everyone talks about the 200B struts with hilux calipers but are there
> any
> > other alternatives?
> > Luke
> >
> > Errol Smith wrote:
> >
> > > Luke,
> > > The R31 struts will bolt onto the steering arms but the strut base is
> > 54mm
> > > & the steering arm boss 40mm. If you do not have a spacer ring to adapt
> > the
> > > different diameters the strut can move on the base. The brakes present
> a
> > > bit of a problem unless you use the skyline master cylinder/booster as
> > > well. The pedal pressures become too high
> > > The bluebird/skyline rims are offset inwards a lot more than 180/200B
> > rims.
> > > They are designed for negative offset geometry.
> > > Cheers
> > > Feral Errol
> > >
> > > ----------
> > > From: luke heymans <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> > > To: ozdat <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> > > Subject: skyline struts among other things
> > > Date: Thursday, October 12, 2000 9:11
> > >
> > > hey all,
> > > i have been told by a fairly reputable source that r31 skyline front
> > > struts and brakes are a straight fit onto a 1600/ 180B . is this true?
> > > if so what width wheels could you fit ?
> > > i am looking at a set of 15 x 6.5's which don't fit on the standard
> 180B
> > > struts. Even my bluebird trx rims with 195's don't fit on the standard
> > > 180B struts, does this seem odd? What have other 180B/510 owners used?
> > >
> > > cheers
> > > Luke (P610, 910)
> > > Mark(B110)
> > >
> >
>
>
>
>
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