I tried the new x axis nut out last night. Backlash was very similiar to the previous nut at about 0.0007" and did not reduce even if I cranked the nut up tight so I suspect that I need to look at the preload on the AC bearings or check for movement of the bearing in its housing.

Rapids have gone up from about 30" min to 150" min (+ acceleration increase) without lost steps so nut drag is much reduced.

I am happy with the solution. Now to make the y axis (Z does not have a fancy nut as gravity is working in the same direction ad the cutting force so eliminating lash naturaly)