Wagon Spare Tire Access Rod Report
paolo
I've built and tested my new spare tire access rod. It's a cool upgrade but not a useful performance thing. Just easier to use and something to be proud of.
As discussed earlier, I used a readily
available 0.5-inch OD steel pipe(tube), a 7/32" drill bit, and a
stock Datsun lug nut with a #12 steel machine strew as pin. The
version I build is not welded, but believe that would be the way
to go. I used a SS anchor tapping screw at each end with
shallow notch at center of each pin as anchoring method. If
welded, these and the #12 screw not needed and be much
stronger. Some manner of end plug to be added to seal steel
tube.
A comparison photo of the stock and
alternative parts provided. The middle rod (version-2) shows
the super easy alternative to just use the stock rod and pound
it into a stock lug nut. It works fine as well and eliminates
the need for the handle/driver.
Lastly, the cool new rod (version-3) is only 24" long and fits perfectly in the stock holder without extending through the seat brace (cross member?).
Paolo_____
paolo
Have any wagon owners here done the spare tire access rod mod I proposed?
It's likely that you may not carry a spare tire, but if you do, it's quick way to drop 2.5-lbs, have less gear to carry, and be easier to use.
My data is in this Datsun510.com folder
(album):
https://datsun510.com/index.php?/gallery/album/834-wagon-mods/
Paolo_____
I've built and tested my new spare tire access rod. It's a cool upgrade but not a useful performance thing. Just easier to use and something to be proud of. See here:
https://datsun510.com/index.php?/gallery/image/58276-datsun-510-wagon-lightweight-spare-tire-access-rod/