Drag Link replacement

[luvemfast]

Hi ya'll,

I have a 280ZX which is having all the steering arms replaced.

All except the drag link as I've been told that they don't sell them new anymore.

Does anyone know where I can get my drag link reconditioned?

 

Thanks,

        Simon

[luvemfast]

Surely someone in Vic has replaced their drag link?

 

or

 

has had similar experiences??

 

[620Z]

Simon I am unsure what the exact part you are referring to is. Could it have another name or can you give more detail? Maybe that's why no response yet?

[C.A.R.]

Craig, 280ZX's have a steering box & steering arms (Drag links) similar to a 1600/180B.

 

Simon, Have you tried ringing around the Zed specialists & seeing what they have to say?

[luvemfast]

Fair enough Craig,

I have been told by Rob at Ringwood Auto that it was called the drag link.

Could it have another name?

Before that I was calling it Fred.

Its the longer arm that the pitman arm, idler arm and tie rod ends attach to.

 

I rang Nissan and they can get one from Japan for $298.

I got a price for it to be reconditioned for $140 a side.....2x $140=$280

 

 

Simon, Have you tried ringing around the Zed specialists & seeing what they have to say?

 

Not as yet Lurch, not enough hours in the day. I will tomorrow, who would be the best to try?

 

Have another place to try in Clayton, Kent R & Sons. Anyone heard of them or had experience with them?

[road rider]

Hey Simon.

 

Do you intend on keeping the 280zx in the family for a while??

Is it a clean car that deserves some dollars spent on it??

 

Here's something to think about......

 

Get a series 2 rack and pinion steering and put that on.

 

Sorry but I have never been a fan of the old drag link set up (aka fred )

[luvemfast]

Yes, I have thought of a series 2 rack and pinion.......after I fitted a new idler arm and have the inner and outer tie rod ends.

 

Is it that much better though?