2+2 Rear End in 240z

[HuD 91gt]

Pulled out my driveline to get easy access to fuel lines (upgrading to 3/8" for turbo charger) on my 1971 240z. 

Everyone knows the "while I'm at it" way of doing things.... I'm upgrading my rear end. I purchased the rear end from a 280z 2+2. Its an R200 with the CV axles. I will be stealing the mustache bar as well.

 

Does anyone know if I'm going to have issues mounting the CV style axles onto my 240z hubs? Or am I going to have to source out some universal style R200 stub axles to get this setup to work properly?

I figured it was easier to strip and paint one set of drivetrain rsther then doing it, then having to upgrade. 

 

Cheers

[Zed Head]

CV axles didn't show until about the 1980 280ZX.  Maybe 81.  Got pictures?  Not clear what you're working with.

If you meant 280ZX 2+2 then you could do a hub axle swap.  The 240Z and 280ZX used the same spline count axle and size at the hub.  There are writeups out there.

BUT.  The 280ZX doesn't use a mustache bar.  So, back to not clear what you're working with.

[HuD 91gt]

Well, I could be totally wrong but maybe they arent CV's. I believe the car is a 1978.

 

 

[HuD 91gt]

Well, I could be totally wrong but maybe they arent CV's. I believe the car is a 1978.

 

 

[Zed Head]

Those are u-joint half-shafts.  You'll have all of the parts you need to swap the R200 in, without extensive work. Your 240Z half-shafts will work, if you are buying the parts separately.  Although a spare set of half-shafts isn't a bad idea.  Get a zerk fitting and regrease the u-joints before installing, if they have the caps over the zerk holes.   I think that you might want the diff mount also, just leave it bolted to the diff.  Although it's probably rotten.  

[HuD 91gt]

Thanks for the quick reply. I havent actually seen the unit in person yet.

 

Ill grab the front diff mount as well, but I do plan on doing an RT mount, and if need be I can use it as the sole mount with a urethane bushing. 

 

Once again tha js fir the reply. Ill try and get some cinished photos up too.