Are you sure about that?240 ones are different to the 260/280 ones I believe, they also vary LHD / RHD and from market to market (the US ones are slower lock to lock)
What's wrong with the current one?
some info: https://zclub.net/community/index.php?threads/us-steering-rack-swap.21857/Are you sure about that?
I have tried looking into it, and cant find much information. A general idea is that the steering knuckle lengths are different, not the ratio on the racks.
I think one of the 'drumsticks', that is the threaded rod sticking out of the rack may be bent. So I am looking for another rack to use as a donor or if good, a straight replacement. I can't find anywhere selling new spares for the steering racks - unless someone knows of such a supplier ?.
Are you sure about that?
I have tried looking into it, and cant find much information. A general idea is that the steering knuckle lengths are different, not the ratio on the racks.
From the above, would this mean that all RHD racks are the same ratio?
"A general idea" from where?
There were only ever two steering knuckle lengths used on S30-series Zs: 115mm and 105mm.
The 'short' (105mm) knuckles were never used on Export market models, and the difference in steering between different models/variants was achieved via the rack & pinion ratio.
For example, the rack ratio of the North America market HLS30U 'Datsun 240Z' and its regional sub-variants at launch was 17.8:1, whilst the rest of the world got a 15.8:1 ratio.
I have a 280Z LHD steer rack as I've gone RHD!
What are they worth? It passed a MOT last year
That sounds promising. Are you able to measure the knuckles as per Albrechts post please. I will do the same and get back to you.
yes, it's a 76!I think you've both got '76 280Z so it should be the exact same rack.
That sounds promising. Are you able to measure the knuckles as per Albrechts post please. I will do the same and get back to you.
I was searching a lot recently because I was wondering if there are quicker racks out there. I couldn't find anything regarding different ratios, but some information regarding the knuckle lengths."A general idea" from where?
There were only ever two steering knuckle lengths used on S30-series Zs: 115mm and 105mm.
The 'short' (105mm) knuckles were never used on Export market models, and the difference in steering between different models/variants was achieved via the rack & pinion ratio.
For example, the rack ratio of the North America market HLS30U 'Datsun 240Z' and its regional sub-variants at launch was 17.8:1, whilst the rest of the world got a 15.8:1 ratio.
yes, it's a 76!
the Rack is in Southampton I'm in lockdown in Twickenham for being naughty and spending a few weeks in Spain
I will see if the Hallie can measure it sooner. It's at his garageI am interested in the rack and after seeing more info on here I would risk buying it without any measuring. Once you are released get back to me please with a price.