280ZX Rear Cross-Member Bushings

[ecp48]

Anyone know of a source for alternative bushings to mount the rear cross-member in a 280ZX. Glenn280ZX mentioned using a truck rubber bushing, but couldn't remember the source.

 

I am working on changing the pivot points and slotting the lower arm mounts for adjustment of Toe and Camber (like a 510), but if the crossmember will be flexing on the stock mounts, it seems like it defeats the effort.

 

Any thoughts would be appreciated.

[JMortensen]

Could machine one from aluminum. No more flex.

[Cody 82 ZXT]

If you do some searching on here there was a post about aluminum bushings being made and working out well. Take a look at the bottom of this page and you can see a pic of them.http://www.angelfire.com/space/nismo1turbo/indexRims.html I installed a new stock set and poured in cement crack filler to tighten them up some. Sorry but I only have about 200 miles on the car since I did that and have torn it down for more mods since then so I can't really tell you how well it's worked or not.

[EZ-E]

If you do a search for Jeffp, you will find or should find his website. There you will find the CAD drawing for those aluminum bushings, which look like the ones on the site that Cody pointed out.

 

This is something I plan to do as well, using Jeffp's design, because it will push the wheels back more to the center of the arches instead of forward like most Datsuns sit.

[Cody 82 ZXT]

I like Jeff's design but, thought it might be a little harsh for a street daily driven ride. I wanted a little give but, not much so this is the reason I went with what I did. My "solid" rubber and epoxy design actually center the wheel aswell. I guess the stockers flex as it settles down into position. Changing these bushing out is a time consuming task so whatever you use be sure your going to like it.