Idler Arm Identification
#1
Idler Arm Identification
So, I decided I would play mechanic tonight and change the bushings and grease seal on my idler arm. I ordered the parts from advance and got the seal from toyota. All three parts were for a 1988 4Runner. They look like the stuff on this page:
http://www.4x4wire.com/toyota/maintenance/idler/
But alas, my idler arm was completely different! I took it off and had a heck of a time getting it back together. When I tried to spin that large nut the whole shaft would just spin! Here are some pictures, can someone please ID this for me?
What the heck is this thing?
Anyways... that means that I now have two brand new idler arm bushings and an idler arm grease seal for sale $10 shipped. I'll post this in the classifieds.
http://www.4x4wire.com/toyota/maintenance/idler/
But alas, my idler arm was completely different! I took it off and had a heck of a time getting it back together. When I tried to spin that large nut the whole shaft would just spin! Here are some pictures, can someone please ID this for me?
What the heck is this thing?
Anyways... that means that I now have two brand new idler arm bushings and an idler arm grease seal for sale $10 shipped. I'll post this in the classifieds.
#2
That's a Moog idler arm. No rebuildable. I'm thinking seriously about buying those parts your tryin' to sell there, ends up I'm needing them due to a purchase of some that don't fit mine. Sorry, I didn't get back to ya about the ball joint (only have 1), I figure with my luck I'll eventually need it.
It's this one, right?
It's this one, right?
Last edited by MudHippy; 05-10-2007 at 06:12 PM.
#4
Perplexing. I have no idea. I do know where to buy them new. They're readily available after-market, and it's not the first case that I've heard of one being mysteriously on a 4Runner. I had that pic stored from a previous thread of the same nature. He was wondering who/what/where/why, too. I seriously doubt that they came from Toyota that way.
#6
Here.
http://rockauto.com/
But, for the same price you can get one that you can rebuild in the future, with the parts you have there. The Spicer, Beck/Arnley or the AC Delco are nearly identical to stock.
http://rockauto.com/
But, for the same price you can get one that you can rebuild in the future, with the parts you have there. The Spicer, Beck/Arnley or the AC Delco are nearly identical to stock.
Last edited by MudHippy; 05-10-2007 at 07:30 PM.
#7
its an aftermarket idler arm, thats why.
It did not come from the factory on your truck, it was previously replaced. The only way to use your kit you bought is A. Pickup a used factory one from a wrecking yard or B. Buy a new one, and drive it until it wears out heh.
Option A. sounds better suited to your situation.
It did not come from the factory on your truck, it was previously replaced. The only way to use your kit you bought is A. Pickup a used factory one from a wrecking yard or B. Buy a new one, and drive it until it wears out heh.
Option A. sounds better suited to your situation.
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