The rubber stopper on the u bolt saddle is deteriorated and falling off.  Any suggestions on a modification?  Thinking about a rubber stopper threaded into the saddle or some time of adhesive to attach it.  Thanks for any help.  Also just got the steering shaft u joints in the mail and have prepped the bottom yokes for paint and installing new joints.  The 4 stake marks on each ear came out nicely with a Dremel tool.  Waiting for a bit warmer weather to do the painting.  Thanks, John.

You might something in poly. Like these.

https://zcardepot.com/products/steering-rack-mount-bushing-kit-poly-240z-260z-280z?variant=19275362828401&currency=USD&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=google%2Bshopping&gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAiAtNK8BhBBEiwA8wVt92l0s3I1MktXfZGgSWcjj_S1zKE6Vbl0uzlyb8xJfixg1XhPOWw-yhoC0toQAvD_BwE

Edited January 26Jan 26 by siteunseen

Or maybe this?

https://www.240zrubberparts.com/product-page/240z-u-bolt-steering-rack-rubber-bumper

Thanks for the replies.  The actual rack bushings I already have.  In fact I have all the poly bushings for the whole resurrection project already purchased from ENERGY SUSPENSION,  ready for reassembly.  PATCON shows the exact piece I am searching for, or maybe modifying the one we have with a new rubber bumper.  I will check out the link he provided, though it was labeled out of stock.  Thanks again, John-Lugoff, SC.

Steve will make you one when you order. Even if it's listed as out of stock

Thanks for the info.  I will be checking into that part for pricing and shipping costs.  Exactly what I am looking for even though I am not sure of how important it may be for the steering rack, but apparently the Z engineers considered it necessary.  Thanks again, John-Lugoff, SC.

A prior discussion long ago about the intention of this part led us to believe (guess?) that it is a safety item in the case of a crash, to prevent the rack from rotating to preserve steering control by preventing the steering shaft u-joint angle from locking due to excessive angle. Or if the bushings wear out or fall out etc. Can’t imagine what else it might be for. I don’t think there is a force tendency to rotate the rack during normal driving. The tie rod ends rotate freely. Just me thinking out loud. Well, typing out loud. 

I’m likely to have a well used example attached to a old steering rack around here someplace if the need arises.

Edited January 28Jan 28 by zKars

I remember that. Some of the guys said they don't have it or use one. 

 

Edited January 28Jan 28 by siteunseen

Thanks for the responses.  The u bolt simply is tightened to the rack so that the little rubber bumper, the piece that is bad on my project, hits up against the crossmember.  There is actually a clean spot on my crossmember where that rubber bumper touched.  The rest of the crossmember has it's fair share of grease and road grime.  I am still waiting on a reply from 240ZRUBBERPARTS on obtaining one of their u bolt saddles with the attached rubber.  Hope you all have a good day, John, Lugoff, SC.