'77 260Z 2+2 Parts Needed

[PB260Z]

Hi,

 

So have done all the suspension and the ride height and stance are good, but we have heaps of negative camber.

Turns out the car has offset top strut mounts (see image) thus I am now looking for a standard set of upper strut mounts.

 

Has anyone got a set of these sitting around looking for a new owner ?

 

Thanks in advance

 

PB

 

[Roberto]

Do you know if they are adjustable strut tops like MSA sells or fixed units?

[PB260Z]

Hi Mate

 

Not adjustable, the mounting hole is offset (about 10mm) to increase neg camber.

 

Happy to swap if anybody can use them.

 

Cheers

 

PB

[Roberto]

I have the MSA adjustable ones on my front.  They are great as long as they are kept neutral.  If you adjust for greater camber then the polyurethane bulges out the side (yes I didn't over torque them).  I would consider swapping or buying these off you outright.  I no longer have the original strut tops.

[YosemiteZed]

As you replaced the 77 2+2 rear strut bushes (which are higher ) and put the 260z 2seater rear strut bushes in the rear

 

2 seater front and rear strut bushes are the same

the 2 seater and 2+2 strut bushes front are the same 

 

why not swap the front that have the offset to the rear and the rear to the front as you only originally changed them over to get  the 2+2 your road height to where you want it, and the neg camber at the back is not that critical

and might suit

 

Cheers

Phil

[PB260Z]

I have the MSA adjustable ones on my front.  They are great as long as they are kept neutral.  If you adjust for greater camber then the polyurethane bulges out the side (yes I didn't over torque them).  I would consider swapping or buying these off you outright.  I no longer have the original strut tops.

 

Hi Mate

 

Once I get my issue sorted out, and my preference is to use factory original spec ones.

I will be happy to work out something with you on the ones I currently have.

 

Cheers

 

PB

[PB260Z]

As you replaced the 2+2 strut bushes (which are higher ) and put the 260z 2seater rear strut bushes in the rear

 

the 2 seater strut bushes front and rear are the same

 

why not swap the front that have the offset to the rear and the rear to the front as you only originally changed them over to get  the 2+2 your road height to where you want it, and the neg camber at the back is not that critical

and might suit

 

Cheers

Phil

 

HI Phil,

 

I had been wondering if the front & rear are the same.

Your suggestion while not ideal would certainly get me out of trouble at the front.

 

Thanks for the tip.

 

Cheers

 

PB

[YosemiteZed]

My understanding was that the front and rear strut bushes of the 260z (2 seater 74-77) are the same

the early 2+2 74 front and rear was also the same as the 2 seater

 

late 74 -77 nissan changed the 2+2 rear strut bushes to a higher rubber but the front struts bushes remained unchanged and remained the same as the 2 seater

Cheers

[GongZ]

Hi PB,

 

I noticed at the Harry's Cafe meeting that Mick's (Cozza's) 240Z had offset front strut mountings. I asked him about them and I am pretty sure he said that they were negative 1 degree and from Stewart Wilkins Motorsport.

 

I have just had a look at the SWM website and they show these;

Strut Top Mounts for 240Z & 260Z - Billet Aluminium - Price:  $1,540.00 (front + rear)

http://www.swmotorsport.com.au/product_info.php?products_id=129

 

If this is what you have on your car - you may be in luck because they have 3 camber positions - STANDARD, negative 0.5 degree and negative 1.0 degree. So you might just need to undo them and set them to the standard setting.

[PB260Z]

Thanks Ian

 

My car has what look like standard steel/rubber mounts but the hole for the shock tube  about 10mm inbound.

If they were adjustable I would be very happy.

 

Cheers

 

PB

 

[C.A.R.]

Definitely offset tops.

[HKSZ]

240z and 260z '74 had short tops all round, the later 260z seaters and 2+2 have short front tall rears. All interchangeable.

[PeterAllen]

Peter, I've got these off my 240Z if they are of any use?

[Riceburner]

I have a 77 2+2 parts car, I'd be interested in doing a swap if you can't find a solution with anything else. I just have to find the standard tops.

[Cozza]

Hi,

 

So have done all the suspension and the ride height and stance are good, but we have heaps of negative camber.

Turns out the car has offset top strut mounts (see image) thus I am now looking for a standard set of upper strut mounts.

 

Has anyone got a set of these sitting around looking for a new owner ?

 

Thanks in advance

 

PB

 

Hi Pete.

You mention you have "heaps" of negative camber. As Ian commented I have these in the front of my 240 (non adjustable though) and I still have less than 1' negative. Obviously if your strut length is shorter than mine, this offset bush will offer more overall negative however, I am thinking your "heaps" of negative camber may be due to something else. Is it possible you have lengthened lower control arms or something?

 

Just a thought.

Mick

 

[PB260Z]

Peter, I've got these off my 240Z if they are of any use?

 

Hi Peter

 

The smaller ones are what I have been chasing, but I am pretty sure I have it sorted.

If the current plan doesn't work out I will let you know.

 

Cheers

 

PB

 

[PB260Z]

 

 

Hi Pete.
You mention you have "heaps" of negative camber. As Ian commented I have these in the front of my 240 (non adjustable though) and I still have less than 1' negative. Obviously if your strut length is shorter than mine, this offset bush will offer more overall negative however, I am thinking your "heaps" of negative camber may be due to something else. Is it possible you have lengthened lower control arms or something?

Just a thought.
Mick

Hi Mick

Good thought and I had also considered that.
I have had a good look around and everything else looks factory original.
Once I fit the correct mounts I will know for sure.

Cheers

PB Edited August 23, 2015 by PB260Z

[PB260Z]

I have a 77 2+2 parts car, I'd be interested in doing a swap if you can't find a solution with anything else. I just have to find the standard tops.

 

Hey Gareth.

 

Looks like I am sorted on the strut issue, but thanks for the offer.

Your parts car wouldn't have RHF Indicator / Parker assembly by chance, desperately need one for rego.

 

Cheers

 

PB

[Riceburner]

No worries was worth a try. Sorry the indicator/parkers were thrown out many moons ago.