Is This Idler Arm Rebuildable?
10-04-2010, 02:15 PM
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Is This Idler Arm Rebuildable?
Mine doesn't look like all the ones I've viewed on here with replaceable bushings.
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10-04-2010, 03:35 PM
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That's the infamous Moog Idler Arm. Not rebuildable that I know of.
https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f116...er-arm-189548/
https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f116...er-arm-189548/
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10-04-2010, 04:30 PM
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I know they say OEM on ball joints for sure here....something like an idler arm....I'd try an oem one.
Napa has the altrom one ...which is oem at a lesser price
http://www.napaonline.com/Search/Det...+50070+2070015
Napa has the altrom one ...which is oem at a lesser price
http://www.napaonline.com/Search/Det...+50070+2070015
10-04-2010, 04:42 PM
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Get the Autozone FA5040 one so that you can run bronze bushings in it:
http://www.sdori.com/SDORI_Products.html
http://www.sdori.com/SDORI_Products.html
This page has the comparisons.
http://sdori.com/SDORI_Theory_Of_Operation.html
Stay away from these two idler arms(bushings not serviceable):
Napa ATM(Altrom)1032403(.703" shaft)
RAYBESTOS 4501091B(.703" shaft)
There's also two different OEM/stock Idler Arms for 86-95 4WDs, the 86-88(18mm/.708" shaft), and the 89-95(19.5mm/.767" shaft). Obviously you want the 89-95 if you're going to replace yours with a stock unit. But both stock versions have bushings that are readily available from multiple sources if they need replaced. Most, but not all, aftermarket idler arms have 19.5mm/.767" shafts and accept stock 89-95 idler arm bushings.
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10-04-2010, 07:40 PM
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Alright, I decided to go with this one from Kragen:
http://www.oreillyauto.com/site/c/de...2853&ppt=C0203
I figured since it's only five minutes from my house, and covered for life, I'd go with it.
http://www.oreillyauto.com/site/c/de...2853&ppt=C0203
I figured since it's only five minutes from my house, and covered for life, I'd go with it.
10-05-2010, 07:16 AM
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Wow, a thought just went through my head...
The OEM looking one's? They get them as a core, put their sub $5 plastic bushings in them and sell them back to ppl that should have kept them for $50.
http://www.4x4wire.com/toyota/maintenance/idler/
The OEM looking one's? They get them as a core, put their sub $5 plastic bushings in them and sell them back to ppl that should have kept them for $50.
http://www.4x4wire.com/toyota/maintenance/idler/
10-05-2010, 07:39 AM
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You mean you're not going with this one?
http://www.chaosfab.com/product/acce...y4wd/95130.jpg
It's only 370 bucks...
http://www.chaosfab.com/product/acce...y4wd/95130.jpg
It's only 370 bucks...
10-05-2010, 09:25 AM
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Alright, I decided to go with this one from Kragen:
http://www.oreillyauto.com/site/c/de...2853&ppt=C0203
I figured since it's only five minutes from my house, and covered for life, I'd go with it.
http://www.oreillyauto.com/site/c/de...2853&ppt=C0203
I figured since it's only five minutes from my house, and covered for life, I'd go with it.
Master Pro Chassis - Idler Arm
Part Number: K9424
Part Number: K9424
I guess you could take it back and get another one when they do wear out. Depends on what they mean by "Limited Lifetime Warranty" I suppose. But, if you get lucky and the shaft measures 18mm or 19.5mm you can use stock bushings.
Good luck!
10-05-2010, 09:36 AM
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Just for added commentary.........
I've had a Moog on my '86 4rnr for several years now. Most on road driving, but I live offroad out in the country with marginally maintained road. It's holding up well. Just keep it greased.
I've had a Moog on my '86 4rnr for several years now. Most on road driving, but I live offroad out in the country with marginally maintained road. It's holding up well. Just keep it greased.
10-07-2010, 07:51 AM
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Hippy: Yeah, I thought about the ones known for being compatible with the brass bushings, but then I thought, heck, with Kragen being literally 5 minutes away, just throw a new one on. I can do the swap in ~15 min., so what the heck...
Besides, my offroading is fire roads and sand (not 4x4). Probably easier on it than most on this forum.
Besides, my offroading is fire roads and sand (not 4x4). Probably easier on it than most on this forum.
10-07-2010, 03:31 PM
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Do yourself a favor and throw that idler arm in the trash. Go back to a stock one or a '555' brand from your local auto parts place. Those moog arms suck because they dont have two areas of support, just one.
10-07-2010, 04:38 PM
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I believe that's what he's done.
BTW, what's with all this "555" talk lately? I feel like I should know what that means already. But I've not the foggiest idea.
What exactly is 555?
Another interesting note while I'm back on this subject. It's a bit curious to me that as soon as I recommended to avoid the RAYBESTOS 4501091B model, they stopped selling them on the site where I purchased one. I mean the very next day after I posted that comment I checked for them on RockAuto.com and they were GONE! And I can't seem to find them for sale anywhere now. Oh well, "good riddance to bad rubbish" I guess. Odd though. Do I really carry that much sway in the aftermarket parts world? Maybe I should bad-mouth a few other things I'd like to see disappear from the market?
BTW, what's with all this "555" talk lately? I feel like I should know what that means already. But I've not the foggiest idea.
What exactly is 555?
Another interesting note while I'm back on this subject. It's a bit curious to me that as soon as I recommended to avoid the RAYBESTOS 4501091B model, they stopped selling them on the site where I purchased one. I mean the very next day after I posted that comment I checked for them on RockAuto.com and they were GONE! And I can't seem to find them for sale anywhere now. Oh well, "good riddance to bad rubbish" I guess. Odd though. Do I really carry that much sway in the aftermarket parts world? Maybe I should bad-mouth a few other things I'd like to see disappear from the market?
