5 lug conversion on 85 720 - Infamous Nissan

720FAN · 10-25-2011, 04:11 AM

After all of the research that I have done it looks like my 85 720 fronnt suspension and entire frame is the exact same as the 86-91 d-21, can anyone confirm or deny my findings?

1low85 · 10-25-2011, 05:48 PM

Well I can tell u the frames are different. The 720's frames are like two C channels welded together. As far as the supention I am pretty sure they are the same.

Krisko · 10-25-2011, 08:09 PM

Different.

And a 5 lug swap is as easy as ordering upper and lower control arms with toyota ball joints like I did from Dallas Hotrod Parts. Then a toyota axle in the rear.

RedSquare · 10-04-2015, 12:24 PM

I know its an old topic but.....

What year was the Toyota rear end that you swapped in? Did you have to modify spring perches?

Paterson · 05-24-2017, 05:46 AM

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Originally Posted by RedSquare

I know its an old topic but.....

What year was the Toyota rear end that you swapped the Bathmate X20 in? Did you have to modify spring perches?

Did you do the same thing RedSquare as I'm about to do this myself. I think you'd probably have to adjust or modify the spring perches to get it to work.

RedSquare · 01-05-2018, 11:24 PM

Yeah, I know this reply is hella late, but yes, I thought it was a direct drop in.

Alexg89 · 01-09-2018, 04:03 PM

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Originally Posted by RedSquare

Yeah, I know this reply is hella late, but yes, I thought it was a direct drop in.

lol
Im in the process of this myself and i thought it was a direct swap myself

KarlFreeborn · 07-15-2018, 05:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Alexg89

lol
Im in the process of exploring phenq myself and i thought it was a direct swap myself

Without adjusting the spring perches, it is not possible. Can vouch as I went through the process myself a couple of months back.

Alexg89 · 07-18-2018, 04:37 PM

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Originally Posted by KarlFreeborn

Without adjusting the spring perches, it is not possible. Can vouch as I went through the process myself a couple of months back.

Funny thing
http://www.infamousnissan.com/forum/...ad.php?t=40967
heres my sticky.. mine went right in without modification and i used the factory driveshaft

So with that being said i would think you would be good but im not aware if the rear of a 720 is any wider/skinnier then the d21

but hopefully my link helps!

10-25-2011, 04:11 AM	#1
720FAN Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: tennessee Posts: 51 Vehicle: nissan 720 1985 Thanks: 46 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	5 lug conversion on 85 720 After all of the research that I have done it looks like my 85 720 fronnt suspension and entire frame is the exact same as the 86-91 d-21, can anyone confirm or deny my findings?

10-25-2011, 08:09 PM	#3
Krisko Super Moderator Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Houston, Tx Age: 38 Posts: 1,083 Vehicle: 1986 Nissan 720 ST Thanks: 60 Thanked 89 Times in 77 Posts	Different. And a 5 lug swap is as easy as ordering upper and lower control arms with toyota ball joints like I did from Dallas Hotrod Parts. Then a toyota axle in the rear. __________________ my 720 build thread: http://infamousnissan.com/forum/showthread.php?t=13685

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10-25-2011, 05:48 PM	#2
1low85 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: south carolina Posts: 36 Vehicle: 1985 nissan 720 Thanks: 3 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Well I can tell u the frames are different. The 720's frames are like two C channels welded together. As far as the supention I am pretty sure they are the same.

10-04-2015, 12:24 PM	#4
RedSquare Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Savannah Posts: 10 Vehicle: 1986 720 Thanks: 8 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I know its an old topic but..... What year was the Toyota rear end that you swapped in? Did you have to modify spring perches?

01-05-2018, 11:24 PM	#6
RedSquare Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Savannah Posts: 10 Vehicle: 1986 720 Thanks: 8 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Yeah, I know this reply is hella late, but yes, I thought it was a direct drop in.