3497 72 510 wgn mklotz70

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   I've been wanting to start a thread about my wgn, but haven't gotten around to it.  So, I figured I'd start one where I can dump my misc info and pics regarding my wagon.

Took the studs off today and figured I throw in the new strut rod bushings I've had for a few weeks.  Hmmm...Sears said a bushing was cracked but they aligned it anyway a couple of months ago.  With the new ones in, it's way out of whack now!  Since chamber is fixed with the stock control rods, it must have thrown the toe in out of whack.  I really need to make myself a toe in gauge so I don't have to blow $60 each time I do something like this.

One trick when changing them is to use a ratcheting tiedown to pull the lower control arm back to relieve the binding from the bushings.  It's a lot easier and faster than unbolting the lower arm from the crossmember.

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mklotz70 Expert Joined: 28 November 2004 Posts: 1811	Topic: 72 510 wgn mklotz70 Posted: 09 February 2006 at 6:54pm
	I've been wanting to start a thread about my wgn, but haven't gotten around to it. So, I figured I'd start one where I can dump my misc info and pics regarding my wagon. Took the studs off today and figured I throw in the new strut rod bushings I've had for a few weeks. Hmmm...Sears said a bushing was cracked but they aligned it anyway a couple of months ago. With the new ones in, it's way out of whack now! Since chamber is fixed with the stock control rods, it must have thrown the toe in out of whack. I really need to make myself a toe in gauge so I don't have to blow $60 each time I do something like this. One trick when changing them is to use a ratcheting tiedown to pull the lower control arm back to relieve the binding from the bushings. It's a lot easier and faster than unbolting the lower arm from the crossmember.
	Don't have to be too bright to be me! Gresham, OR
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mklotz70 Expert Joined: 28 November 2004 Posts: 1811	Posted: 09 February 2006 at 6:58pm
	I'm not sure this will go in this wagon...most likely it will end up in a 521, but I scored this at the s/y today. Yellow620 was with me at the time.....I'm pretty sure he thought I was a bit "off"!! :) I already know what I'm going to be doing with it. I need to find a tape to put in it.....something that just wreaks of the '70's!! Steroid?? Suggestions?? :)
	Don't have to be too bright to be me! Gresham, OR
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pklotz70 Groupie Joined: 18 October 2005 Location: United States Posts: 110	Posted: 09 February 2006 at 9:20pm
	yello620 are you even old enough to of known what it was that Mike was getting? Don't worry we all think he is of bit "off" once in a while but we love him anyway!!!!
	Paula (Gresham, OR) '70 521 w/disc brakes
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mklotz70 Expert Joined: 28 November 2004 Posts: 1811	Posted: 09 February 2006 at 9:57pm
	*Originally posted by pklotz70* Don't worry we all think he is of bit "off" once in a while but we love him anyway!!!! I'm pretty sure that "we" is limited to the two people posting in this thread! :) But that's all I need!!!! I love you too!
	Don't have to be too bright to be me! Gresham, OR
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71-521 Expert Joined: 24 July 2005 Posts: 1522	Posted: 09 February 2006 at 10:28pm
	Mike: nice radio! you need my Steve Miller Band Tape! I used to have a Panasonic 8 track until some yahoo broke in and stole it...he probably threw it away not knowing what he had! 100 watts of ear splitting pleasure!
	71 Datsun 510 71 Datsun 521 DAT B-day BBQ
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mklotz70 Expert Joined: 28 November 2004 Posts: 1811	Posted: 10 February 2006 at 5:52am
	Yep...I'll be looking for something just like that to have sticking out of it. :)
	Don't have to be too bright to be me! Gresham, OR
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Ryan in Seattle Expert Joined: 08 December 2002 Location: United States Posts: 2701	Posted: 10 February 2006 at 9:25am
	My first car was a buick electra and it had the stock 8 track. I used to blast kool and the gang all the time. get down on it, shan ananana doo. And if you weren't off, you'd be boring.
	1973 620 "Prerunner" L20B,A87,5spd.Lynx,40dcoe, header,cammed & bored. zx oil pump,starter,headbolts & water pump/pulley.
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BEEBANI Enthusiast Joined: 22 July 2005 Location: United States Posts: 792	Posted: 10 February 2006 at 10:08am
	B.O.C., B.O.C!!! or maybe even some Steppenwolf!
	'76 620 '97 D21 4X4 on 33's '05 Xterra
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Bleach Guru Joined: 04 December 2002 Location: United States Posts: 4806	Posted: 10 February 2006 at 10:42am
	uhhh... I play MP3's in my Datsun truck and my garage.
	Ratsun.net
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icehouse Expert Joined: 05 April 2005 Location: United States Posts: 2115	Posted: 10 February 2006 at 12:22pm
	I can't imagine not having my ipod
	check out http://forum.ratsun.net
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earwig Enthusiast Joined: 09 December 2002 Location: United States Posts: 857	Posted: 10 February 2006 at 3:48pm
	back in '92 i carpooled with some of my friends in a '70 Impala four door with an 8 track player. i got a box of them at a yardsale for $5. the one's i remember best were Kenny Rodgers (Gambler) and Don Ho (a Don Ho Christmas). good times made better with beer.
	red'76,620regularcab,longbed L20B,Supertrap,3"shackle4"body 31X10.5X15 chrome pathfinder rims,2tube front,1tube rear bumper,720 5speed&transfercase,Blaster coil,Pertronics ingitor dizzy,WeberDGV,K&N
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mklotz70 Expert Joined: 28 November 2004 Posts: 1811	Posted: 10 February 2006 at 4:08pm
	hhhmmm....I suppose I could resurrect it....it will probably just be a pretty face when installed. I suppose I should go pick up the other two for parts if I think there's a chance of fixing it.
	Don't have to be too bright to be me! Gresham, OR
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icehouse Expert Joined: 05 April 2005 Location: United States Posts: 2115	Posted: 10 February 2006 at 4:35pm
	Mike your one handy guy.
	check out http://forum.ratsun.net
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yello620 Enthusiast Joined: 22 July 2005 Location: United States Posts: 312	Posted: 10 February 2006 at 11:28pm
	Ya Mike, but i knew you were a bit off before the 8 track. Come on now Paula. I had records and 8 tracks as a kid. Hey paula, who is the partner in that "we" Jason
	1976 620 L20b 4spd 04 xterra wheels 2056015's lowered 3.5", Front disk brakes.
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pklotz70 Groupie Joined: 18 October 2005 Location: United States Posts: 110	Posted: 12 February 2006 at 6:44am
	*Originally posted by yello620* Hey paula, who is the partner in that "we" Since sometimes Mike refers to me as his wife, friend, lover, and sometimes his girlfriend, I guess that makes me the "we" LOL
	Paula (Gresham, OR) '70 521 w/disc brakes
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mklotz70 Expert Joined: 28 November 2004 Posts: 1811	Posted: 12 February 2006 at 10:47am
	But we're as one :)
	Don't have to be too bright to be me! Gresham, OR
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]2eDeYe Expert Joined: 18 May 2005 Posts: 1116	Posted: 14 February 2006 at 9:03pm
	*Originally posted by mklotz70* I really need to make myself a toe in gauge so I don't have to blow $60 each time I do something like this. How about a thread on how to make one and use it correctly? I only ask cause your posts are almost always a good read Well that and I wouldn't mind knowing....
	dos datsuns
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mklotz70 Expert Joined: 28 November 2004 Posts: 1811	Posted: 14 February 2006 at 9:11pm
	Almost???
	Don't have to be too bright to be me! Gresham, OR
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BEEBANI Enthusiast Joined: 22 July 2005 Location: United States Posts: 792	Posted: 15 February 2006 at 9:31am
	Geez Mike, that was almost a compliment.
	'76 620 '97 D21 4X4 on 33's '05 Xterra
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mklotz70 Expert Joined: 28 November 2004 Posts: 1811	Posted: 15 February 2006 at 10:40am
	I was joking! I just forgot the smiley face! I've put up several misguided, or generally dumbass posts so I'm the first to say that not all my posts are good reads.
	Don't have to be too bright to be me! Gresham, OR
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