bent idler arm
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Originally Posted by seaflea
how did you bend it Dave?
It could have an affect on the alignment and probably would result in premature tire wear.
It could have an affect on the alignment and probably would result in premature tire wear.
So I should change it. Will I need to re-align?
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Originally Posted by evilcow
what kind of ill effects does a bent idler cause?
I'd say get a new one and put a Downey brace on it. It's not a question really of if the idler will bend but when.
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Originally Posted by elripster
It makes the tires toe in and wear on the ouside edges.
I'd say get a new one and put a Downey brace on it. It's not a question really of if the idler will bend but when.
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I'd say get a new one and put a Downey brace on it. It's not a question really of if the idler will bend but when.
Frank
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Originally Posted by evilcow
Does the Downey brace really work?
The Downey brace will fix it for good.
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Cool. I gonna have to replace the idler arm first. Will a aftermarket arm work with the Gusset? Or does it have to be original Toyota? Because the original arm is long gone.
For those that are interested this is what thw gusset looks like
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Originally Posted by evilcow
Cool. I gonna have to replace the idler arm first. Will a aftermarket arm work with the Gusset? Or does it have to be original Toyota? Because the original arm is long gone.
For those that are interested this is what thw gusset looks like
Frank's alot
For those that are interested this is what thw gusset looks like
Frank's alot
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