Steering rack bushings

VSS370z · 08-01-2019, 08:04 PM

Hey guys need some input! The steering rack bushings on my 2009 370z are shot and I have been looking around on the web and it seems there is nowhere to get them separately. Z1, Conceptz and others show the entire damn rack and pinion....the hell! Thanks for the input guys

OptionZero · 08-01-2019, 10:16 PM

Not quite an OEM replacement, but Parts Shop Max has solid bushings:
https://store.partsshopmax.com/shop/...s/Z34SRSB.html

JARblue · 08-02-2019, 10:49 AM

Damn... wish I had known about those when I did my steering rack replacement a couple years ago.

OptionZero · 08-02-2019, 12:51 PM

Surprised energy suspension or SPL doesnt have an option

VSS370z · 08-02-2019, 04:33 PM

Thanks for the reply! Pretty sure since they are solid they create more vibration and are a been harsher correct?

OptionZero · 08-02-2019, 05:04 PM

in theory any "solid" part will transfer more vibration and lead to more noise than a rubber part designed to mitigate those things

However, this is not a component like a subframe bushing or suspension attachment part, that is much closer to the ground.

As that product description says, you'll have better steering feel. I can't speak to NVH levels

Rusty · 08-02-2019, 10:29 PM

I bookmarked that link.

Tractionless · 08-05-2019, 01:18 PM

It seems the OE are already poly. Definitely seem more solid than rubber.

cv129 · 08-05-2019, 03:49 PM

As 370z ages, SPL may produce solid steering rack bushings when the demand is high enough. I hope.

flyfish · 08-10-2019, 08:27 PM

Just curious, what led you to look at your rack bushings? Clunky noises, loose steering, excessive wheel play...?

milmast · 02-06-2021, 03:43 PM

Has anyone installed the solid bushings from PSM?

Tractionless · 02-13-2021, 08:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by milmast

Has anyone installed the solid bushings from PSM?

I haven't but the rack is attached to the front subframe that is bolted to the unibody to damper NVH. I installed a solid rear differential brace to the rear subframe, have OE subframe bushings with Z1 collars and noticed zero additional NVH.

nsyr · 04-20-2021, 12:33 PM

I installed the solid bushings on my Q50 (same bushings) and they do improve steering response. The rubber bushings allow slight movement back and forth in the rack. No noticeable vibration after install.

Tractionless · 05-02-2021, 09:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nsyr

I installed the solid bushings on my Q50 (same bushings) and they do improve steering response. The rubber bushings allow slight movement back and forth in the rack. No noticeable vibration after install.

Like per post #12?

08-01-2019, 08:04 PM	#1 (permalink)
VSS370z Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Puerto Rico Posts: 380 Drives: 09 Nissan 370z CY M6 Rep Power: 13	Steering rack bushings Hey guys need some input! The steering rack bushings on my 2009 370z are shot and I have been looking around on the web and it seems there is nowhere to get them separately. Z1, Conceptz and others show the entire damn rack and pinion....the hell! Thanks for the input guys

08-01-2019, 10:16 PM	#2 (permalink)
OptionZero A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Sacramento Posts: 3,235 Drives: 15 370Z Nismo 6MT Rep Power: 214100	Not quite an OEM replacement, but Parts Shop Max has solid bushings: https://store.partsshopmax.com/shop/...s/Z34SRSB.html JARblue, cv129, Rusty and 3 others like this. __________________ OptionZero Build Thread

08-02-2019, 10:49 AM	#3 (permalink)
JARblue A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Austin, TX Age: 43 Posts: 36,450 Drives: 11 Z34, 98 E36 M3 Rep Power: 2684440	Damn... wish I had known about those when I did my steering rack replacement a couple years ago. __________________ 2011 370Z 6MT Sport Gun Metallic \| ARC \| CJM \| Ecutek \| FI \| Fujimura \| R2C \| SPL \| Stillen \| TWM \| Z1 \| ZSpeed \|

08-02-2019, 12:51 PM	#4 (permalink)
OptionZero A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Sacramento Posts: 3,235 Drives: 15 370Z Nismo 6MT Rep Power: 214100	Surprised energy suspension or SPL doesnt have an option __________________ OptionZero Build Thread

08-02-2019, 05:04 PM	#6 (permalink)
OptionZero A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Sacramento Posts: 3,235 Drives: 15 370Z Nismo 6MT Rep Power: 214100	in theory any "solid" part will transfer more vibration and lead to more noise than a rubber part designed to mitigate those things However, this is not a component like a subframe bushing or suspension attachment part, that is much closer to the ground. As that product description says, you'll have better steering feel. I can't speak to NVH levels __________________ OptionZero Build Thread

08-02-2019, 04:33 PM	#5 (permalink)
VSS370z Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Puerto Rico Posts: 380 Drives: 09 Nissan 370z CY M6 Rep Power: 13	Thanks for the reply! Pretty sure since they are solid they create more vibration and are a been harsher correct?

08-02-2019, 10:29 PM	#7 (permalink)
Rusty Ronin Samurai - Assassin Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Fayettenam,Pennsyltucky Age: 68 Posts: 35,218 Drives: 2011 Nismo GM 6M Rep Power: 2684438	I bookmarked that link. __________________ 浪人 - 殺し屋 "The Difficult Anytime, The Impossible By Appointment Only" http://www.the370z.com/members-370z-...o-journal.html

08-05-2019, 01:18 PM	#8 (permalink)
Tractionless A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Atlantic SE Posts: 1,326 Drives: '10 K23 ST 7AT Rep Power: 30525	It seems the OE are already poly. Definitely seem more solid than rubber. __________________ Toys Not Tots

08-05-2019, 03:49 PM	#9 (permalink)
cv129 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 3,236 Drives: 09 Nismo, 16 Nismo Rep Power: 163995	As 370z ages, SPL may produce solid steering rack bushings when the demand is high enough. I hope. __________________ Setrab \| RE-71 \| SPL \| JRZ \| Nismo \| ARK \| Whiteline \| RacingBrake \| CJM Oil Pan \| Ti shield

08-10-2019, 08:27 PM	#10 (permalink)
flyfish Base Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Morrison CO Posts: 64 Drives: '16 Sport 6m Rep Power: 12	Just curious, what led you to look at your rack bushings? Clunky noises, loose steering, excessive wheel play...? __________________ 2016 Sport 6sp Deep Blue Pearl \|\| AAM intake \|\| FI TDX non-res CF + HF-Cats \|\| TEIN MonoSport w/EFDC-II \|\| Hotchkis sways \|\| Z1 34 row oil + ps cooler + diff cover + oil pan spacer \|\| TWM Short Shifter \|\| SPL everything \|\| MA-MS diff cooler \|\| Stillen brake duct \|\| ++

02-06-2021, 03:43 PM	#11 (permalink)
milmast Base Member Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 84 Drives: '14 370Z TS Rep Power: 7	Has anyone installed the solid bushings from PSM? __________________ Z34 TS \| R56 JCW \| CS1 EX-L \| FB6 Si YouTube: milmast => http://goo.gl/1BsLa9 Instagram: milmast => http://goo.gl/8MWPBK

04-20-2021, 12:33 PM	#13 (permalink)
nsyr Base Member Join Date: Feb 2020 Location: Tampa Posts: 1 Drives: 18 Q50 Rep Power: 5	I installed the solid bushings on my Q50 (same bushings) and they do improve steering response. The rubber bushings allow slight movement back and forth in the rack. No noticeable vibration after install. Rusty, Optimiser and milmast like this.

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