Installing mustache bar in a 240Z

[Miles]

I am having a problem installing a 78 r200 mustache bar in my 72 240Z. The bar is supposed to go behind the vertical transverse mounts with the mounting bushings facing forward. Problem is when I try to slip the bar inbetween the gas tank and the two vertical transverse mounts there is not enough space to move it into position so it will slide up onto the mustache bar mounting studs. it seems like I need to remove the rear transverse mount in order make room to slide the bar behind the vertical mounts and then onto the studs. what is the SOP for installing the mustache bar?

[pparaska]

I don't know what the SOP is, but I'd try installing it first, lifting the diff back and up to it, then installing the front mount/isolator, and drivshaft.

[dmanzo57]

I remember having a tough time installing mine. I had to remove the polyurethane bushings from the mustache bar. Place one half of the bushing and the metal sleeve on the long stud, slide the mustache bar over the stud and bushing, then install the other half of the bushing.

 

Don