zgeezer Posted August 20, 2008 Share Posted August 20, 2008 Here is a photograph of my 240z cross member with a subaru rack from an early '90's sedan ("WRX" type of sedan). Two right hand inner tie rods from a 280zx power steering rack are installed into the subaru rack. This required either turning and threading the stock datsun inners or drilling and taping the subaru rack. I don't recall which modification my machinist performed. Stock datsun outer tie rods from the right hand side bolt onto the inner rods. With this set up and stock datsun out tie rods, I could not adjust the toe out.... out far enough. The direct approach to solve this problem appears to be to cut the inner tie rods 9/16 of an inch off each side and then use the stock datsun outers. Here's a photo of the difference in width between a stock 280Z rack and my version on the subaru swap: The passenger side of the rack is supported by a stock 280Z rack bushing that has a circular hole in the center, but fits into the eliptical rack holder on the crossmember. I used a hard high performance bushing and then cut out the hole to fit the larger diameter subaru rack. It centers the rack nicely and looks OEM. The bushing on the driver's side is the stock subaru square bushing. However, the subaru rack is rotated forming a diamond shape. The driver's side rack bracket is modified to fit this "diamond". G Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monster reem Posted January 28, 2012 Share Posted January 28, 2012 does this mod give you more steering angle on your 280z and hich one is the subaru rack the top or bottom? also which yr is the subaru rack i know you stated 90's but which 90's rack? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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