Tie-rods, Pitman/Idler arms question
11-24-2002, 01:29 PM
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Tie-rods, Pitman/Idler arms question
I need to replace the Tie-rods, Pitman and Idler arms on my 92 p/u. I was wondering if anyone makes them aftermarket. I want something stronger than the OE parts. Thanks!
11-24-2002, 10:37 PM
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heres an ifs rebuild... not a replacement but its a start 
http://www.off-road.com/toyota/tech/idler/index.html
http://www.off-road.com/toyota/tech/idler/index.html
11-25-2002, 03:59 PM
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that'll be $50! hehehe just kidding... im glad i could help. check out this site... has lots of cool stuff...
www.off-road.com/toyota
check out the tech archives on the left
tell us how it goes!
www.off-road.com/toyota
check out the tech archives on the left
tell us how it goes!
11-25-2002, 04:09 PM
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If you lived here I would buy you a 12-pack! I have that site saved. I never thought to look for Idler tech. Thanks again. If I remember I'll let you know how it goes.
11-26-2002, 11:37 AM
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I am also replacing my tie-rod ends. Will I need replace the adjuster sleeve or can I re-use the old sleeve. I have also heard about about after market sleeves from Fab-Tech. Is it worth buying and where can I find them?
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11-26-2002, 11:39 AM
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Josh- a couple of us from Wild Yoats had no clue about the re-build until you told us! One guy has replaced his Idler a few times. Thanks again!!!
11-27-2002, 04:25 PM
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Yet another ? I looked at my idler arm and...
When turning the wheel the arm doesn't rub the frame. But you can see that it has rubbed at the bottom of the frame during articulation. Do I need to replace the whole unit or can I just re-build it? Thanks!
When turning the wheel the arm doesn't rub the frame. But you can see that it has rubbed at the bottom of the frame during articulation. Do I need to replace the whole unit or can I just re-build it? Thanks!
11-28-2002, 09:34 AM
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As long as the sleeve is not marred on the tie rod, then I would just re-use it, since those are not what commonly fails. If you have any rubbage due to the idler arm, by all means replace it, sine it keeps the centerlink from being able to move up/down.The weak link I have seen on the Ifs part of the steering, is the idler breaking, and what a POS to deal with on the trail(my advice, replace it and carry old one as a spare)
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