Re: Stering Idler Arm

Unfortunately the idler arms are the weakest points on an IFS system. Have you tried Moog parts at all? They seem to do a better job of reconstructing the parts to be stronger.

There's got to be a reason, though that you're having these problems. do you have a lift kit in there with the stock steering? If so you'll probably need some sort of drop bracket for the pitman arm to put the steering back to its normal (relatively) geometry. If you haven't this will cause undue stress on the steering all the time.

I was thinking of the possiblity of taking a Toyota idler arm and making it work. The one on the Toys look MUCH stronger than the chincy one on the Chevy, IMHO.

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Re: Stering Idler Arm

I only have a 3"body lift. The torsion bars have been tightened for about 1 " of lift. I have replaced all tie-rod ends and the ball joints. The only moving part that hasn't been replaced is the pitman arm.
Do you have an address for MOOG or their retailer? I can't find any reference on the WEB.
Thanks,
Clint

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Re: Stering Idler Arm

Moog is sold by I believe NAPA and Some other catalog stores...
Car Quest comes to mind as well. I don't know of a web site off hand. but might find one in my database at home.

Anyone?

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Re: Stering Idler Arm

you can get MOOG from NAPA,Discount and Auto Zone but
you have to ask for it. If you are using wheels with a lot of
negitive offset it can cause wear problems.When you replace
the idler you also need to do the pitman arm at the same time

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Moog is the only way to go. Much stronger that the stock junk...and a life time warranty.