Idler arm bushings
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Idler arm bushings
i need some idler arm bushings. my wagon is a 7/69 production date. i have replaced everything else in the steering / suspension except the idler arm and the car still wonders so it must be the reason. the bushings in the idler arm are cracked and deformed. so i want some new poly bushings just having trouble finding them. links would be appreciated thanks guys
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Re: Idler arm bushings
Keep in mind that the EE kit linked above needs the OE idler arm. IIRC he makes mention of it, but some/most/all of the aftermarket OE arms have issues.
As to the wondering, how's yer tires? Old tires (not necessarily worn) will wander 'til the cows come home. New tires fixed so many driving issues on my car it's not even funny.
And, if you want to do this - wanders how/when? Crosswinds? Funny grooved-concrete freeway? Smooth, flat asphalt? Have you adjusted the steering box? Etc.
As to the wondering, how's yer tires? Old tires (not necessarily worn) will wander 'til the cows come home. New tires fixed so many driving issues on my car it's not even funny.
And, if you want to do this - wanders how/when? Crosswinds? Funny grooved-concrete freeway? Smooth, flat asphalt? Have you adjusted the steering box? Etc.
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Re: Idler arm bushings
tires are new. every bushing, tierod, ball joint. endlink. you name it is new. its just not as tight as it should be and i can visibly see damage too the idler bushings. and i just rebuild and adjusted the steering box. also the center link is new as well.
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Re: Idler arm bushings
510-Trevor wrote:VG30.com sells a kit. http://vg30.com/510parts.html
i dont see how to order it?
Re: Idler arm bushings
They have 'em on eBay all the time (but don't know if they have them currently). Elsewise you'll need to find an e-mail link for Carter Boad, he's the public face of EE.
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Re: Idler arm bushings
There is an email address on the contacts page. http://vg30.com/contact.html
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Re: Idler arm bushings
EE doesn't have a kit listed on eBay at the moment, but the seller is here:
http://www.ebay.com/sch/mr.510/m.html?h ... 4340.l2562
http://www.ebay.com/sch/mr.510/m.html?h ... 4340.l2562
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Re: Idler arm bushings
thank you!