misterZ Posted April 13, 2009 Share Posted April 13, 2009 After searching for info on the 240Z rack swap in a 280Z I found conflicting information as to which rack has the shorter ratio. I've read where quite a few 280Z owners swap the 240Z rack for (slight) quicker response; however, also read the reverse where 240Z owners used the 280Z rack. Also, I'm wondering if a previous owner already made the swap in my S30 as the bushings look fairly new but the whole rack moves in unison; suggesting maybe someone installed 280Z rack bushings on a 240Z rack (I did read about the spacer mods folks did to tighten up the rack). As best as I could determine from past posts, the easiest way to tell which rack I have is to use a magnet as the 240Z rack is aluminum and the 280Z rack is steel(?). I'm going to check this tonight when I get home as I cut a deal for a good used 240Z rack that I may not need. Thanks, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deja Posted April 13, 2009 Share Posted April 13, 2009 From what I understand too the 240Z rack has a quicker ratio and the steering box is aluminum. My 280Z had that rack movement problem from the day I bought the car. It got worse when I changed to a new rack. Both racks were 280Z racks for sure and I tried 2 different types of bushings. Do yourself a favor and use one of the methods found on http://forums.hybridz.org/showthread.php?t=137589&highlight=rack I ended up using poly busings. My rack is tight and the steering is instant, absolutely NO play. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misterZ Posted April 13, 2009 Author Share Posted April 13, 2009 From what I understand too the 240Z rack has a quicker ratio and the steering box is aluminum. My 280Z had that rack movement problem from the day I bought the car. It got worse when I changed to a new rack. Both racks were 280Z racks for sure and I tried 2 different types of bushings. Do yourself a favor and use one of the methods found on http://forums.hybridz.org/showthread.php?t=137589&highlight=rack I ended up using poly busings. My rack is tight and the steering is instant, absolutely NO play. I read your thread prior to posting; I had already ordered (280Z) poly bushings from MSA but they're on BO; I'm wondering if I have the 240Z rack though and need to change my order. As for the spacers, I don't have access to a welder and can't see this being necessary if I have the right combination of rack/bushings(?). I just need to determine which rack I currently have. : / Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deja Posted April 13, 2009 Share Posted April 13, 2009 I agree it SHOULDN"T be necessary, but like I said I tried poly and rubber, didn't make any difference. And apparantly this is a known problem. Good luck in finding the right combo but I have my doubts it exists. It shouldn't cost mush to have the spacers welded and it really makes the rack feel great. My car goes where its aimed with instant response. I read your thread prior to posting; I had already ordered (280Z) poly bushings from MSA but they're on BO; I'm wondering if I have the 240Z rack though and need to change my order. As for the spacers, I don't have access to a welder and can't see this being necessary if I have the right combination of rack/bushings(?). I just need to determine which rack I currently have. : / Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misterZ Posted April 13, 2009 Author Share Posted April 13, 2009 It shouldn't cost mush to have the spacers welded and it really makes the rack feel great. My car goes where its aimed with instant response. Can this be done on the car or do you have to remove the rack? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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