You are correct sir. However this might prove interesting with the part #'s and such. I LOVE working parts at a Nissan dealership. I have access to such interesting stuff...
Idler arms
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Re: Idler arms
My delrin modded one was a Moog. I have no idea whose delrin kit I used but it fit fine. Too bad the ball joint end wore out...yenpit wrote: ↑08 Sep 2023 14:15 I should have a good stock idler arm if needed.
I heard years ago, that the delrin etc kits do not fit the aftermarket repop idler arms, so I have always kept OE USED ones around. I know "555" made a repop, but I never researched WHICH aftermarket did not work with the kits...............
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Does this help. https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/ ... NXRsrrPs_Q
Click on Datsun 510 Historical Record of Modi....
Click on Datsun 510 Historical Record of Modi....
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It does. Thank you!BEO 510 wrote: ↑26 Sep 2023 11:34 Does this help. https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/ ... NXRsrrPs_Q
Click on Datsun 510 Historical Record of Modi....
Apparently there was a second part # added for a wagon idler arm that was never adopted to the catalog. This might explain why there is only ever 1 idler arm listed in the aftermarket. Ultimately moot though as none of the factory stuff listed in that TSB is available anymore anyway. Heck the website we use for Nissan parts locations and availability doesn't recognize but 1 pitman arm and 1 idler arm part number at all at this point. Let alone the idler arm # for the wagon.
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Re: Idler arms
The idler and the steering box pitman arm match heights. Just easier to show the difference with that side. Go dig in your shed, you will find one of each. Then you can buy me a beer.
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Nissan service bulletin 1969
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Unfortunately I didn't keep a bunch of steering boxes. Wasn't aware of this issue when I started collecting parts. I might have 1 or 2 someplace though.
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6 weeks in and STILL no idler arm. I emailed them yesterday about it. We shall see what, if anything, they have to say about it.
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Let me know if you need a good idler arm.............
1973 510 2dr
1972 521 flat bed
1972 510 Wagon parts car
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1972 521 flat bed
1972 510 Wagon parts car
2009 Toyota Matrix S AWD
LOTS of 510 parts!
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I will. I have a crappy aftermarket drop in right now. The delrin one felt so much better... Until the ball joint end crapped out that is.
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Got an email stating this is supposed to ship out 10/05 with the latest update.Chadsinto510s wrote: ↑28 Sep 2023 11:24 6 weeks in and STILL no idler arm. I emailed them yesterday about it. We shall see what, if anything, they have to say about it.
We shall see. Only 7 weeks since the order was placed.
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8 weeks and FINALLY got a tracking number. Sheesh.Chadsinto510s wrote: ↑04 Oct 2023 15:55
Got an email stating this is supposed to ship out 10/05 with the latest update.
We shall see. Only 7 weeks since the order was placed.
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Re: Idler arms
10 weeks and it's FINALLY here. Dang... Looks nice. The small silver nyloc nut is either wrong or the threads are bunged up a bit as it will NOT thread on to the stud. Easy enough fix. Some pics:
Anyone want/need some measurements or anything BEFORE I install it?
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