Rear Transverse Link Mount

[Rich1]

MY body shop removed this rusted and busted piece from my 72 Z. Is this the rear transverse link mount? What year should I replace it with to accomodate an R200 differential?

Thanks

[Zs-ondabrain]

Another 72' or any similar year. That looks like the one in my 70 and my 74' and they both have R200's

[zKars]

That is the front diff mount. Any year will work (70-78). The late 260 to 280 are slightly different in the strength of the unit (more steel reinforcing) and a larger radius to the exhaust pipe clearance curve on the drivers side of it.

Great time to get Zs-ondabrain's R/T diff mount too if you're not already on the list.

[GreenZZZ]

Makes me wonder what busted it. I'd look very carefully at the body shell and the rest of the suspension. Something really whacked it to do that much carnage.

I also have a R200 in my '72 with the stock mount.

Edited July 23, 2010 by GreenZZZ
+R200

[mlc240z]

Wow, that looks nasty.

Looks like a crack is beginning on the opposite outboard side too.

Piece doesn't look that rusted, and not bent from someone trying to forcibly remove.

Metal fatigue? I don't know but I'd be curious to find out what caused it.

[Rich1]

It's actually in 3 pieces. Only the bolts were keeping it in place. I guess I know what that 'clunking' sound was in the back of my Z....

[geezer]

That mount looks like it has suffered the kind of metal fatigue damage found in extremely cold climates, not California. I agree with Bart, it would be a good idea to give it a good look-over for other damage or loose parts that could have contributed to this.