I'm in the middle of changing my rack bushes for ES ones. I've removed the brackets holding them in place and changed the n/s one easily.

 

Problem im having is getting the drivers side one off. The rack only has a little amount of play and I can't get the old one out. I know that this side is a "bit tricky" but I'm getting nowhere with it. I'm also wondering how, when I get the bugger out, am I going to get the new one in?

 

Help me 300zx.co.uk you're my only hope!

 

Cheers

Dave

 

PS Engine is still in..

And I need yer addy to post the bushes:innocent:

And I need yer addy to post the bushes:innocent:

 

pm'd you mate..:punk:

I'm in the middle of changing my rack bushes for ES ones. I've removed the brackets holding them in place and changed the n/s one easily.

 

Problem im having is getting the drivers side one off. The rack only has a little amount of play and I can't get the old one out. I know that this side is a "bit tricky" but I'm getting nowhere with it. I'm also wondering how, when I get the bugger out, am I going to get the new one in?

 

Help me 300zx.co.uk you're my only hope!

 

Cheers

Dave

 

PS Engine is still in..

 

I changed mine when the engine was out, its alot easier. :yes:

With the engine still in, dropping the front cross member a little will give you the space you need.

HTH.

I changed mine when the engine was out, its alot easier. :yes:

With the engine still in, dropping the front cross member a little will give you the space you need.

HTH.

 

Is that just a case of undoing the 6 bolts holding the cross member on and lowering it? Or do I have to remove all the bits attached to it first?

Also the cars sitting on ramps not stands, will this make a difference?

 

Cheers

dave

think how I did mine was to undo the steering shaft this gives upward movement

then spray loads of wd40 and pushed bracket up as far as it would go lever up then slid

the old one out and new one in place bit of a tight fit but it can be done

[have both brackets undone for this]

think how I did mine was to undo the steering shaft this gives upward movement

then spray loads of wd40 and pushed bracket up as far as it would go lever up then slid

the old one out and new one in place bit of a tight fit but it can be done

[have both brackets undone for this]

 

I've decided to give myself a double hernia by dropping the front cross member mate. Should give me enough room to sort it. :hammer:

they can be done in situ with a bit of wrestling.dropping the crossmember is rather severe.Getting the old one out is easy.Try some washing up liquid or similar to help ease the bush in.

they can be done in situ with a bit of wrestling.dropping the crossmember is rather severe.Getting the old one out is easy.Try some washing up liquid or similar to help ease the bush in.

 

I just can't seem to get a grip on the old one and get it out tho' mate. Have you got any tips?

Dave

 

I done mine in place, do you have the car on ramps or is it up on lifts/over a pit. I done mine over a pit, the drivers side being a PITA but I done it. I would say on the deck up on ramps would be more akward. Dropping the crossmember is rather severe as mentioned m8, just get yer agressive head on, it SHALL come out. I fitted energy suspension bushes to mine, the old origional bush came out no problem, the new one was a nightmare to fit.

 

Cheers John

Dave

 

I done mine in place, do you have the car on ramps or is it up on lifts/over a pit. I done mine over a pit, the drivers side being a PITA but I done it. I would say on the deck up on ramps would be more akward. Dropping the crossmember is rather severe as mentioned m8, just get yer agressive head on, it SHALL come out.

 

Cheers John

 

It's on ramps mate, I'm gonna get my teeth on the bugger tomorrow and bite it out if I have too.. :taz:

leave the n/s rack clamp off until you have removed and refitted the drivers side.It will come out much easier.