Idler Bushing Problem Illustrated
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Do you need to disconnect the idler arm from the center link to replace the bushings? I haven't done it yet, but it looks like you can just remove the 2 bolts holding on the bracket, pull the bracket off and put it back with new bushings. Is this true?
I always hate removing ball joints, tie rod ends, etc if I'm not replacing them. I feel like I'm breaking them or at least hastening their downfall.
I always hate removing ball joints, tie rod ends, etc if I'm not replacing them. I feel like I'm breaking them or at least hastening their downfall.
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i am having similar trouble with my 85 GSL. i'll replace the whole thing. i have it to pick up from napa tomorrow(on order). the steering is bad. there is nothing when you turn the wheel and then its all there and you're flying over into oncoming traffic. bad news gentleman.
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Originally Posted by Nicholas P.
uhhhh can you send me a pm how to install it, cause that now looks like a requirement for me
I'm glad I saw this thread when I did, because I was trying to figure out why one of my spare idler arms looked totally different from the other. Now I know, and now I know which one to use...
In this pic, you can really see the difference in "beefiness".
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I know this thread has been dead awhile. Just thought I would add that you can get the Moog Idler Arm at your local o'reillys as well
Part number K9369
http://www.oreillyauto.com/EW3/Produ...do?id=30309184
I'll probably pick one of these up next time I stop at O'Reillys.
Part number K9369
http://www.oreillyauto.com/EW3/Produ...do?id=30309184
I'll probably pick one of these up next time I stop at O'Reillys.
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The price at my local store is $64.99.
More than Rockauto, but I don't have to pay shipping and I can have it in less than 24 hours. Combine that with my military discount, and I'd be paying closer to rockauto's price.
More than Rockauto, but I don't have to pay shipping and I can have it in less than 24 hours. Combine that with my military discount, and I'd be paying closer to rockauto's price.
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Dang, $64 isn't a bad price. Just replacing the bushings was a nice change for me though. Took 10 min, and helped a ton.
Can you get the tie rods from Rock auto for a decent price?
Can you get the tie rods from Rock auto for a decent price?
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https://www.rx7club.com/showthread.p...ight=idler+arm here is another thread about replacing just the bushing themslevs with the idler arm on the car. It seems very easy. I am about to tackle this project in about 5 mins!
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Originally Posted by dantheman
Dang, $64 isn't a bad price. Just replacing the bushings was a nice change for me though. Took 10 min, and helped a ton.
Can you get the tie rods from Rock auto for a decent price?
Can you get the tie rods from Rock auto for a decent price?
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