mrk3cobra Posted November 8, 2017 Share Posted November 8, 2017 I have a 1971 series 1 240Z, that has a 280Z front cross member installed. The problem I have is the 240Z steering rack is loose at the steering clamps. I have ordered two sets of urethane steering rack bushings but the rack is still loose. I was told the front cross members are the same between the 240Z and 280Z. does anyone have a suggestion to fix the problem. The urethane bushings I have tried are for a 240Z steering rack. You can see in the picture the clamps are touching the rack before I even install the bolts. Pete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LLave Posted November 8, 2017 Share Posted November 8, 2017 (edited) My apologies, I just read your most a bit more carefully. 280z cross members are not completely identical, the horn part that has the rack mounts is larger, and the mounts them selves are wider. I believe (but I am not sure) that the racks are the same diameter. Check out this thread, These are 280Z rack bushings: http://www.thezstore.com/page/TZS/PROD/23-4151 Edited November 8, 2017 by LLave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrk3cobra Posted November 21, 2017 Author Share Posted November 21, 2017 Problem solved. I ordered a set of steering rack urethane bushings from the Z store. The paper work says G machine, these are 1 piece with a slit cut for installation. These hold the steering rack firm in the cross member. The first two sets were energy suspension and these did not clamp tight on the rack. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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