Good points guys, especially dogma (isn't it amazing how uncomon common sense is??) I got all wrapped up in the family, work, sleep, thing and will re-recheck it in the next few days and let you guys know.

Thanks!!

Well I tightened the snot out of those clamps (yes there was some more to go) but, the rack housing is still moving (about 1/16" side to side). I see where VB sells a bushing for a 240 and one for 260-280) I'll order both and try them out. Other than that, does anyone know how to ID which rack housing is which?? It might save me $10!!

:knockedou Here are a couple of pics from my gallery, showing the steering rack assembled to the cross member with new urethane bushings. This is on my '73, should be the same as your '71. :rambo:

I went down to MSA in Orange Co. and got both sets of rack bushings (70-74 and 75-78) they are made by G-machine. The 70-74 were obviously thicker than the Energy suspension bushing and made a world of difference, the rack housing is nice and secure.......now! The 75-78 are even thicker and don't appear to fit.

Thanks guys for all the info and help.

Kenz240z, that's just cruel showing me what a VERY NICE freshly painted engine bay looks like, I can still dream though........j/k !!

Da Flash, think of me as that :devious: little devil :devious: with a pointy fork, poking you in the @$$ and saying, "Come on man! You can do it! Make your Z shine!"

Now get out in the garage and get to work! :classic: