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Old 01-19-2009, 07:29 PM
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TC idler arm review

anyone of you yotatechers kno if there i sa review or writeup on these? i found some stuff on google about how to install them but thats about it. thank ye fellers. and is it really worth the $$$$$$?? ive seen yes and no on here
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Do you break/ bend a lot of idler arms? Is a Downey idler arm brace not strong enough for your needs? In my parts of the world, I could probably replace complete idler arm about 10x at the wrecker yard before it would be more cost effective to go to TC idler arm.

If the answer is no, then probably not. I'm planning on getting a Downey Idler arm truss, and if that doesn't do it, its brass bushings for me.

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no never had bent an idler arm. just curious. reason im askin is im tryin to get some ideas on what i want to do to my truck after i inherit my money. i would love to SAS.. but i havnt come across anything on the trails i run to need it
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Originally Posted by Matt16

If the answer is no, then probably not. I'm planning on getting a Downey Idler arm truss, and if that doesn't do it, its brass bushings for me.
You'll still need to get the brass bushings, the downey brace won't do anything to help with how fast you will wear out the plastic bushings.
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Originally Posted by yoder519
no never had bent an idler arm. just curious. reason im askin is im tryin to get some ideas on what i want to do to my truck after i inherit my money. i would love to SAS.. but i havnt come across anything on the trails i run to need it
Then, by the same token, you don't really need the TC idler arm do you ?
If you aren't breaking it, why replace it ?
Simply get the Downey brace and call it done for now.






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