Steering rack bushings - Resurrected Classics

[zed2]

All,

I am looking to replace the steering rack bushings on my 1970 240Z and found the Resurrected Classics Link offering. They are advertised as rubber, fitting the 240Z, 260Z, and 280Z.

Has anyone installed this set on their 240Z? If so, how is the fitment and durability?

Thanks,

Keith

Edited November 7, 2024 by zed2

[zKars]

I have a set of them. I bought their whole kit to check it out. Especially the long un-available moose-stash bar bushings. 

The rack bushings feel very “Stock” in my hand. I have not installed them yet.

[Captain Obvious]

23 hours ago, zed2 said:

They are advertised as rubber, fitting the 240Z, 260Z, and 280Z.

I haven't used them, but I'm not sure about the validity of the fitment claim... The later cars used a different (wider) bushing than the earlier cars. I think the 240 used narrow and 260-on used wider.

[zed2]

7 minutes ago, Captain Obvious said:

I haven't used them, but I'm not sure about the validity of the fitment claim... The later cars used a different (wider) bushing than the earlier cars. I think the 240 used narrow and 260-on used wider.

Agree! 

[Captain Obvious]

@zKars, Were the bushings correct for the 240 or the 260/280? I'm guessing they are focusing on the earlier cars since that's where the money is. 

[zKars]

25 minutes ago, Captain Obvious said:

@zKars, Were the bushings correct for the 240 or the 260/280? I'm guessing they are focusing on the earlier cars since that's where the money is. 

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[87mj]

Slightly off topic but I bought a low mileage '71 several years back and one of the first things I did was to replace the steering rack bushings with poly.  I wish I didn't. My steering wheel feels every bump.  I plan to replace them someday with the Resurrected Classics 240 bushings.  I would think it would be a noticeable improvement. I was very pleased to see they came out with a replacement.

[zKars]

4 hours ago, 87mj said:

Slightly off topic but I bought a low mileage '71 several years back and one of the first things I did was to replace the steering rack bushings with poly.  I wish I didn't. My steering wheel feels every bump.  I plan to replace them someday with the Resurrected Classics 240 bushings.  I would think it would be a noticeable improvement. I was very pleased to see they came out with a replacement.

Did you also replace the donut in the steering shaft with poly? Put the rubber stock one back in. 

If you want really wonderful isolated steering, install one of the power steering columns that are now available, AND replace the entire rack with the brand new ones from TechoToy Tuning. 

Edited January 1 by zKars