ChickenCoupe Posted April 23, 2014 Share Posted April 23, 2014 Hey Guys! I got tired of looking for a parts car near here for a mustache bar and the two rear suspension support thingys and decided to make some. I bought an r200 bar but now I need the support things. I was wondering if anyone would measure one that they have. I need length, width, distance from the top to the hole, and hole diameter. I am not sure of the actual name of the two bars but they are right next to the mustache bar and attach the rear of the control arm. I was gonna make them out of steel bar and weld in some flat steel to make the hole and mount them on the top. I also have access to lots of 1/16 1x1 aluminum. If I welded 3 or 4 pieces of aluminum together to make the bars do you think they would be strong enough? I was leaning towards steel but feel like aluminum might even be stronger. Then I was just gonna tie them together with one or two 1x1. It says that it is called the "Link Mounting Brace" in this picture. #5. http://www.oldriceautos.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/Datsun-280Z-Rear-End-Assembly.png Thanks Guys! btw I will be TIG welding everything and I have access to a mill at my high school so I can make it accurate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewZed Posted April 23, 2014 Share Posted April 23, 2014 (edited) Pretty sure that the only "new" part that you need, in addition to the mustache bar, is the brace between the #5's. Which is not shown in your picture (you can just see the edge of it though). It has more curvature to fit around the bigger R200 diff. Rear transverse link mount might be the name. http://www.zhome.com/ZCMnL/tech/R200.htm This one's bigger than you need but shows the piece. http://forums.hybridz.org/topic/97134-steel-brace-for-clsd-r200-finned-cover-use-in-s30-zcar/page-5 http://forums.hybridz.org/topic/98295-steel-brace-for-r200-clsd-finned-cover-in-s30-new-list-and-design/ Edited April 23, 2014 by NewZed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whatnow123 Posted April 23, 2014 Share Posted April 23, 2014 I've got one that came out of R200 280z car if your interested. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pharaohabq Posted April 23, 2014 Share Posted April 23, 2014 You might also look at how AZCar made their Aluminum replacement parts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChickenCoupe Posted April 23, 2014 Author Share Posted April 23, 2014 Sorry NewZed, I forgot to say that the car is a 280z and I do not have any supports at all, not even for an r180. I am just doing this cause I am completely out of money and is the last part of the suspension that I need to make it complete and roll. Sorry WhatNow and Pharaohabq I don't have any money right now but have access to some steel and a welder. If you would be willing to measure them for me though I would be very grateful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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