What is the best value about Idler Arm?
06-10-2009, 11:34 AM
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What is the best value about Idler Arm?
What is better to get a new Ilder Arm or Rebuilt Idler Arm?
what is better? and tell me why?
ME: i was thinking about to buy a new one but i research about
it they said its better to rebuild and save money! but im not quite sure
about it. Give me a tips about it!
*need a new alignment*
after i need to finish the idler arm asap!
-22R
what is better? and tell me why?
ME: i was thinking about to buy a new one but i research about
it they said its better to rebuild and save money! but im not quite sure
about it. Give me a tips about it!
*need a new alignment*
after i need to finish the idler arm asap!
-22R
06-10-2009, 11:39 AM
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What kind of condition is the ball joint in? If that is shot, then there's no point in rebuilding the shaft. Autozone carries a duralast (i believe) part that is very similar to OEM, and I think it even has a bigger shaft diameter. Mine was $89, and its a relatively easy install. I would suggest just buying a new part. And do the arm before the alignment, or you'll have to do it again after anyhow.
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06-10-2009, 11:48 AM
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What kind of condition is the ball joint in? If that is shot, then there's no point in rebuilding the shaft. Autozone carries a duralast (i believe) part that is very similar to OEM, and I think it even has a bigger shaft diameter. Mine was $89, and its a relatively easy install. I would suggest just buying a new part. And do the arm before the alignment, or you'll have to do it again after anyhow.
the joint is in bad condition...
it was loosing and my tire thread
was running out inside...
its better to buy a new part!
thanks!
06-10-2009, 06:19 PM
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How long has it lasted?
Personally, I did the bronze bushing rebuild and it has held up pretty well to some pretty tough wheeling with front/rear lockers...
Personally, I did the bronze bushing rebuild and it has held up pretty well to some pretty tough wheeling with front/rear lockers...
06-10-2009, 11:07 PM
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new ones usually come with lifetime unlimited warranties. I'm gonna swap mine out for like i think my 5th one.. all free, then actually put a brace on it.
It's one down side to BJ spacers.
It's one down side to BJ spacers.
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06-11-2009, 10:00 AM
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Do the spacers increase the load on the actual idler arm, or are you breaking more because the lift exposed the arm more to rocks/etc?
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