RebekahsZ Posted May 21, 2014 Share Posted May 21, 2014 My 240z steering rack is shot. I found a rebuilt for a 280z on RockAuto.com that includes inner tie rods. Total cost is $205 with a 27$ core return available bringing total to about 180. Finally found a 240z rack (I hope) at DatsunpartsLLC.com (his last one) for $245 with a core charge of $100 on top of the $245 for a total of $345. It arrived and looks fine (haven't counted turns to lock. ). The inner tie rod ends seem to be unobtainable to the public but the rebuilders can still get them. My inner tie rod ends seem fine so in gonna keep them and give up the core charge because I feel that my rack will be judged as un-rebuildable. Nobody has inner tie rods in stock and I'd rather have those hard to find parts in my garage if I need them. That's the state of the union for steering parts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
randy 77zt Posted May 21, 2014 Share Posted May 21, 2014 I have a good used 1.Pm if interested. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RebekahsZ Posted May 22, 2014 Author Share Posted May 22, 2014 (edited) Thanks. I got the expensive rebuilt one and I'm gonna install it. I did find a forum member who can cut apart an inner tie rod, adjust out the wear, then weld it back together should all inner tie rods become unavailable. EDIT: I only started this thread to bring folks up to date on current new/rebuilt availability. I have a couple of other threads related to my current repair. Edited May 26, 2014 by RebekahsZ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1vicissitude Posted June 2, 2014 Share Posted June 2, 2014 It is a darn shame we don't have bolt-in a aftermarket solution yet. My stupid rack is worn at center so the wheel kind of floats when driving straight. Afraid to buy refurb because the gears are NLA, so there is a good chance i'm going to end up with another wandering rack. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fyanrudger Posted December 18, 2015 Share Posted December 18, 2015 Did some searching and finding a quality rebuilt rack still seems bleak. Is there any new info on this subject? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RebekahsZ Posted December 18, 2015 Author Share Posted December 18, 2015 The inner tie rod ends from ORielly's Rare Parts fit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zbloke Posted December 19, 2015 Share Posted December 19, 2015 If the OEM style inner tie rods should become unobtainable then Nagisa Auto offer a solution that also does away with the OEM outer track rod end and replaces it with a bolt in stud/rod end bearing attachment at the steering knuckle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
socorob Posted December 20, 2015 Share Posted December 20, 2015 So does TTT, but it's the inner tie rod that's not so easy to find. Plus everything else inside the rack is probably unobtainable Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
auxilary Posted December 23, 2015 Share Posted December 23, 2015 Fyi, Power brake exchange will rebuild your factory steering rack. They are local to me and quoted me 160 for a rebuild. You can ship your items to PBE ad well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
socorob Posted December 23, 2015 Share Posted December 23, 2015 what does their rebuild comprise of? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
socorob Posted December 24, 2015 Share Posted December 24, 2015 https://youtu.be/eWXiRxxiqNM This is an old video and at 1:13 you can see they used heims for the outer tie rods, the control arm, and tc rod. 3 rods cover everything. looks like they use a rod end instead of a balljoint too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
socorob Posted December 24, 2015 Share Posted December 24, 2015 So you wont have to watch the video. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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