idler arm brace?
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Why bother? Total Chaos Chromoly Idler Arm!!! I have one, definitely worth it.
86-95 4WD Toyota Idler Arm
Eliminate sloppy steering on your 86-95 Toyota 4wd, install this custom chromoly idler arm. Internal double stacked sealed roller bearings replace the fatigued stock rod end and are impact resistant as well as durable. Laser cut brackets provide precision bolt holes so the idler arm simply bolts to the stock location. An inner sleeve is included so that you cannot over tighten the 3/4" through bolt. Built to handle extreme elements and perform under the toughest conditions, only grade 8 hardware is supplied. Drilling the centerlink to a 5/8" hole is the only modification necessary. Long travel suspension need not be installed!
PT# - 95130- 86-95 4WD Toyota / 92-98 4WD T-100
Price: $325.00
86-95 4WD Toyota Idler Arm
Eliminate sloppy steering on your 86-95 Toyota 4wd, install this custom chromoly idler arm. Internal double stacked sealed roller bearings replace the fatigued stock rod end and are impact resistant as well as durable. Laser cut brackets provide precision bolt holes so the idler arm simply bolts to the stock location. An inner sleeve is included so that you cannot over tighten the 3/4" through bolt. Built to handle extreme elements and perform under the toughest conditions, only grade 8 hardware is supplied. Drilling the centerlink to a 5/8" hole is the only modification necessary. Long travel suspension need not be installed!
PT# - 95130- 86-95 4WD Toyota / 92-98 4WD T-100
Price: $325.00
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Why bother? Total Chaos Chromoly Idler Arm!!! I have one, definitely worth it.
86-95 4WD Toyota Idler Arm
Eliminate sloppy steering on your 86-95 Toyota 4wd, install this custom chromoly idler arm. Internal double stacked sealed roller bearings replace the fatigued stock rod end and are impact resistant as well as durable. Laser cut brackets provide precision bolt holes so the idler arm simply bolts to the stock location. An inner sleeve is included so that you cannot over tighten the 3/4" through bolt. Built to handle extreme elements and perform under the toughest conditions, only grade 8 hardware is supplied. Drilling the centerlink to a 5/8" hole is the only modification necessary. Long travel suspension need not be installed!
PT# - 95130- 86-95 4WD Toyota / 92-98 4WD T-100
Price: $325.00
86-95 4WD Toyota Idler Arm
Eliminate sloppy steering on your 86-95 Toyota 4wd, install this custom chromoly idler arm. Internal double stacked sealed roller bearings replace the fatigued stock rod end and are impact resistant as well as durable. Laser cut brackets provide precision bolt holes so the idler arm simply bolts to the stock location. An inner sleeve is included so that you cannot over tighten the 3/4" through bolt. Built to handle extreme elements and perform under the toughest conditions, only grade 8 hardware is supplied. Drilling the centerlink to a 5/8" hole is the only modification necessary. Long travel suspension need not be installed!
PT# - 95130- 86-95 4WD Toyota / 92-98 4WD T-100
Price: $325.00
Last edited by jht3; 01-31-2007 at 12:24 PM.
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Problem is, I was going through a set of those plastic bushings about every month! With the TC arm, no more problems. I estimate I have saved it's worth in tire wear alone, since the car holds a better alignment now.
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replaced OEM one (worn out) ...$60... bent aftermarket one...
oh the best sweetest part, lifetime replacement warranty from schucks...
took the old one in, they handed me a new one =)
FOR LIFE! ... so i can break as many as i want, free free free
i love warrantys.
oh the best sweetest part, lifetime replacement warranty from schucks...
took the old one in, they handed me a new one =)
FOR LIFE! ... so i can break as many as i want, free free free
i love warrantys.
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I have the Downey "gusset". Looks just like the one in Marc P's pic. Got it after I broke my idler arm on Blanca Road on Jaws 2 (shortly after the pic in my avatar). Fortunately, I had a spare. I still carry a spare, in case the head breaks off at the relay rod connection. I also went through and replaced both tie rods (and balljoints and CV boots and...)
The bushing replacement kits are cheap and quick. But the gusset/brace, keeps it from breaking (as quickly).
The bushing replacement kits are cheap and quick. But the gusset/brace, keeps it from breaking (as quickly).
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Part of why I went with the brace even though I seriously considered the TC Idler, is that if I broke off the head of the idler, I'd be stuck. Whereas, with the stock idler braced up, I can carry a cheap (used) spare, and be back on the road in short order. I really like the beef of the LC idler. Just wish they had used a metric stud for the connection to the relay rod... :cry: Then I could still carry the cheap spare, but have a bomber piece on there. Maybe I don't need a spare if I have one of the TC idlers.
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It's my suspicion that another part of your steering will break before a TC Idler arm will. Problem is, would that piece be more expensive than a replacement idler arm? My guess is an adjusting sleeve would buckle, that or perhaps a TRE. Cheap and easy to carry spares for those parts.
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