Idler arm rebuild kit

[BRZ71]

My idler arm seems to be moving upand down a little and has grease all over it. Do they make a rebuild kit, or do I have to buy a whole new one?

[Wingnut]

As far as I know, you have to buy a new one.

 

I don't think I've ever even heard of rebuilding one.

 

If you have oversized tires, or drive pretty hard, you might want to look into getting a heavier duty part like Moog, or something along those lines. They cost a bit more, but are twice as beefy.

[Bish]

They are replace only. Ditto Wingnuts suggestion on Moog HD. That's what I used to rebuild the front end and they are beefier parts compared to stock.

[chris_kucia]

They are replace only.  Ditto Wingnuts suggestion on Moog HD.  That's what I used to rebuild the front end and they are beefier parts compared to  stock.

 

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Anyone have a P/N and/or online source for the Moog parts?

 

I replaced my idler about a year ago, and I'm starting to feel some slop in the front end again. Its probably worn out, despite being greased every couple of months. I used a GM replacement last time. Don't think I'll go down that road again.

[Norseman]

I need to replace mine as well. Since we're talking about front end parts, do any of you know anything about TRW parts? Are they any good? They come with a life time warranty from Advance Auto. How do they compare with Moog?

 

Thanks

[chris_kucia]

I went to Federal Mogul's online catalog for my 2k Sierra

 

They list a couple of idler-related parts:

 

Moog:

Idler Arm Bushing/Kit

IDLER ARM BRKT/ PIVOT ASSM K6659 99-02

 

TRW:

Idler Arm Bushing/Kit

BRACKET PIVOT ASSM 190177 99-02

 

All their idler arms are listed for four-wheel steering and don't come with the mount to the frame:

 

(moog)

Idler Arm

EXT CAB - 4 WHL STEERING - IMPROVED DESIGN - w/o FRAME BRKT K6534 99-02

 

Idler Arm

CREW CAB - 4 WHL STEERING - IMPROVED DESIGN - w/o FRAME BRKT K6535 99-02

 

This is RockAuto's listing:

 

MOOG Part # K6534

Frt Strg; 4WD; Exc. Crew Cab; w/o frame bracket [1 Required] {Idler Arm} $55.89 $0.00 $55.89

MOOG Part # K6534

Frt Strg; 2WD; Exc. Crew Cab; w/o frame bracket [1 Required] {Idler Arm} $55.89 $0.00 $55.89

MOOG Part # K6659

Frt Strg; 2WD; Exc. Crew Cab; Idler Arm Bracket Pivot Assembly [1 Required] {Idler Arm} $63.79 $0.00 $63.79

MOOG Part # K6659

Frt Strg; 4WD; Exc. Crew Cab; Idler Arm Bracket Pivot Assembly [1 Required] {Idler Arm} $63.79 $0.00 $63.79

[BRZ71]

Toyota had a kit for their trucks to rebuild them. I didn't know if Chevy had one. I have a vibration in the right front, and some sloppy wondering steering espeically in winds. All I could see from getting under it is the arm is lifting up a little under load. Well guess I will be replacing the entire thing. I have 285 tires, but this was going on back with my 265s too.

[Norseman]

Also, what part is actually going bad?

The Idler Arm or the Bracket Pivot Assembly?

Do you need to replace them both?

[chris_kucia]

Also, what part is actually going bad?

The Idler Arm or the Bracket Pivot Assembly?

Do you need to replace them both?

 

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IIRC, the whole thing comes as a unit from GM.

 

Looks like you can choose only the bad portion if you go with Moog/TRW.

 

Although I wonder if the Moog/TRW parts are compatible with the remaining GM piece - I assume so.