Autozone idler arm + SDORI bushing still the best route?
Nov 1, 2010 | 10:08 AM
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Autozone idler arm + SDORI bushing still the best route?
I need to replace the idler arm on my 1992 4runner, the bushings are recent, but the ball joint is sloppy now. Is the Duralast idler + SDORI bushings still the best stock-ish solution? http://www.autozone.com/autozone/par...er=334889_0_0_
http://www.sdori.com/SDORI_Theory_Of_Operation.html
http://www.sdori.com/SDORI_Theory_Of_Operation.html
Nov 1, 2010 | 12:26 PM
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Technically no. It's second best to the same setup with an idler arm brace/truss.
Which doesn't include the TC idler arm, which requires modification(drilling a 5/8" hole)to the stock center link. So not so stock-ish, and way more expensive.
http://www.chaosfab.com/toyaccess_4wd.html
Which doesn't include the TC idler arm, which requires modification(drilling a 5/8" hole)to the stock center link. So not so stock-ish, and way more expensive.
http://www.chaosfab.com/toyaccess_4wd.html
Nov 1, 2010 | 12:34 PM
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has anyone on here actually confirmed that that AZ is compatible with the SDORI bushings? I know it's part number says 5040 but technically it's not the McQuay-Norris. I know SDORI site mentions the AZ one though.
Nov 2, 2010 | 05:21 AM
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Nov 2, 2010 | 05:42 AM
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thanks for the confirm on the AZ one. the advance auto site does not list anything for the fa5040 though. I think someone had mentioned on here that Adv Auto doesn't carry the McQuay-Norris any longer.
Haha I should have further down that page, this should clear alot up right here:
Haha I should have further down that page, this should clear alot up right here:
Originally Posted by SDORI
We entertained shipping idler arms in house to do custom bushings but the shipping to and from the customer is about equal the price of a pair of bushings. It costs much more to do one-off jobs so we would have to charge at least 2X the price for the bushings. Between the machine time and shipping, one could purchase the Duralast (FA5040) arm new, with warranty, and order a set of bushings for it.
Given these issues we have decided to support the most affordable yet strongest idler arm.
Given these issues we have decided to support the most affordable yet strongest idler arm.
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Nov 2, 2010 | 05:58 AM
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That does not suprise me about Advanced Auto. Sites change their stuff every once and a while and even change what parts they sell to a given vehicle. Napa is selling 2WD arms for 4WD trucks even though the 2WD arm is clearly inferior to its 4WD counterpart. Gotta love it when they do that. It pays to make sure you are getting the right stuff.
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Nov 5, 2010 | 02:32 AM
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Technically no. It's second best to the same setup with an idler arm brace/truss.
Which doesn't include the TC idler arm, which requires modification(drilling a 5/8" hole)to the stock center link. So not so stock-ish, and way more expensive.
http://www.chaosfab.com/toyaccess_4wd.html
Which doesn't include the TC idler arm, which requires modification(drilling a 5/8" hole)to the stock center link. So not so stock-ish, and way more expensive.
http://www.chaosfab.com/toyaccess_4wd.html
Jul 11, 2011 | 06:56 AM
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That's the idea.
But, I suppose that isn't the only way one could do it. You could buy the arm first and use it for a while, or until the plastic bushings in it wear out. Then upgrade to the bronze bushings.
But, I suppose that isn't the only way one could do it. You could buy the arm first and use it for a while, or until the plastic bushings in it wear out. Then upgrade to the bronze bushings.
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