Thanks Paddy, I think it will be alright though, my car is the late 68/early
69 model with the 10.5 inch struts. If there is any variation I'm just going
to cut the spring seat and reweld to keep the current height of the car.
Thanks once again,
Daniel Kroehn
----- Original Message -----
From: Paddy McMillan <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Friday, November 03, 2000 7:44 AM
Subject: Re: 240K struts and hilux calipers
> Daniel,
> im not exactly sure on the 240k struts, but the 200b struts could lower
> the car upto 1.5" using the 1600 springs. there are three different
> height struts on the 1600 , i think the heights are 10.5" 11" and 11.5"
> from weld on spring perch to where tube meets the bottom *bit, so if you
> had the 11.5" struts now then it will lower the car (i think)1.5" by using
> the 200b struts with 1600 springs, the 240k may be different tho.
> the 1600 springs fit but the shocks need to suit the struts. shocks
cost
> from about $150/pair upwards
> * fat bit at bottom of strut that axle is joined to, of which i dont
know
> the proper name.
> Paddy
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Daniel Kroehn <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> Sent: Thursday, November 02, 2000 2:33 PM
> Subject: Re: 240K struts and hilux calipers
>
>
> > Hey Paddy thanks for the advice, only question is will the change in
strut
> > alter the height of the car? I will probably cut the spring saddle and
> > reweld it to the strut to keep the current height of the car 'cause its
> > about perfect for my requirements!! Also does the 1600 spring fit it,
or
> do
> > I have to get new ones? And what about shockies, I'm guessing that I
will
> > have to get new ones? Any ideas for a reasonable price??
> >
> > Daniel Kroehn
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: Paddy McMillan <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> > To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> > Sent: Thursday, November 02, 2000 12:57 PM
> > Subject: Re: 240K struts and hilux calipers
> >
> >
> > > g`day,
> > > i just recently fitted a set of `81 4wd hilux 4spots to the 253mm
> > 200b
> > > discs which are the same as the 253mm 240k discs(dba315), the calipers
> > were
> > > the type with the small and large pistons. on a 200b you dont need to
> swap
> > > the struts as there is enuff clearance, but the 510 has to have them
> > > swapped(calipers to the front instead of rear) because the calipers do
> > foul
> > > the tie rod ends.
> > > other than the swapping of struts they bolt straight on but i had
> to
> > > use the hilux mounting bolts as there wasnt enuff thread on the
> originals,
> > > you should remove about 1-2mm from the end of the hilux bolts or use a
> > thick
> > > washer just to be sure they dont foul the inside of the disc as they
are
> a
> > > bit longer.
> > > they use the db288 pad and they arent that expensive either. the
> pads
> > > are heaps easy to change too as you dont need to remove the caliper to
> > > change the pads. just pull two pins and the pads slide out easily, a
bit
> > > like the stock 1600 ones only easier
> > > i tried a 13" cheviot hotwire over mine and it only just fit with
> > about
> > > 2 or 3mm clearance im not sure if that is really enuff or not but 14"
> fit
> > > easy
> > >
> > > heres a pic of what the calipers look like anyway.
> > > http://www.geocities.com/paddy510/hilux200b.jpg
> > > hope that helps you out a bit :)
> > >
> > > Paddy
> > >
> > > ----- Original Message -----
> > > From: Daniel Kroehn <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> > > To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> > > Sent: Thursday, November 02, 2000 11:31 AM
> > > Subject: 240K struts and hilux calipers
> > >
> > >
> > > I'm about to purchase the parts for the above conversion but I don't
> know
> > > which model 240K to get the struts from, does it matter?
> > > The brakes will have to go under 13 inch superlites it that helps.
Also
> I
> > > want to put the 4 spot hilux calipers on while I'm at it, which model
> > hilux
> > > should I get these off? Are the pistons all the same or are there two
> > small
> > > and two large(I've heard that you can get these), are they better than
4
> > > large pistons?
> > >
> > > Sorry for all the questions but I just want to know exactly what parts
I
> > > need before I go and start pulling parts off cars at the wreckers.
> > >
> > > Cheers and thanks in advance,
> > >
> > > Daniel Kroehn
> > >
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
>
>
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