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Hi to all,
As far as i know or remember, i have not upgraded or replaced my idler arm since 2011 when i bought my '73 Vert. My mechanic tells me the arm has slight play in it, so i thought it was time to replace it.
My first choice was to buy the Scott Drake idler arm product, which turned out not to fit my current steering setup (SHOULD HAVE READ THE FORUM WRITE UPS BEFORE I BOUGHT ANYTHING). That part was returned back to my supplier. Having read some Forum write ups on this idler arm replacement topic, it appears to me that trying to get a decent product that will fit up properly is sadly somewhat of a challenge. I seem to be getting good a not so good feedback on the same brands of products being talked about. Contradictions if you like.
In any case, i have decided my best approach at this stage, is to keep my existing idler arm, and buy new bushings for it, as what i have now has good front end geometry and alignment. It all works well. So that being the case, my questions are what are the best quality brand bushings out there, and is it better to go poly bushings then rubber, and what parts do i need to buy to match my existing idler arm? I am aware that two different bushings are needed for the arm, such as drag link end bushing and chassis rail side bushing. To help out, i have included some pics below showing my existing idler arm, along with the Scott Drake arm i bought that didn't fit. Also, iv'e included pics for example, of what bush types and brands that might or should fit my existing idler arm for your consideration. (see my link below)
https://www.summitracing.com/search...hings&ar=1&kr=1973 mustang idler arm bushings
Any help or good feedback would be appreciated.
Many thanks,
Greg.
As far as i know or remember, i have not upgraded or replaced my idler arm since 2011 when i bought my '73 Vert. My mechanic tells me the arm has slight play in it, so i thought it was time to replace it.
My first choice was to buy the Scott Drake idler arm product, which turned out not to fit my current steering setup (SHOULD HAVE READ THE FORUM WRITE UPS BEFORE I BOUGHT ANYTHING). That part was returned back to my supplier. Having read some Forum write ups on this idler arm replacement topic, it appears to me that trying to get a decent product that will fit up properly is sadly somewhat of a challenge. I seem to be getting good a not so good feedback on the same brands of products being talked about. Contradictions if you like.
In any case, i have decided my best approach at this stage, is to keep my existing idler arm, and buy new bushings for it, as what i have now has good front end geometry and alignment. It all works well. So that being the case, my questions are what are the best quality brand bushings out there, and is it better to go poly bushings then rubber, and what parts do i need to buy to match my existing idler arm? I am aware that two different bushings are needed for the arm, such as drag link end bushing and chassis rail side bushing. To help out, i have included some pics below showing my existing idler arm, along with the Scott Drake arm i bought that didn't fit. Also, iv'e included pics for example, of what bush types and brands that might or should fit my existing idler arm for your consideration. (see my link below)
https://www.summitracing.com/search...hings&ar=1&kr=1973 mustang idler arm bushings
Any help or good feedback would be appreciated.
Many thanks,
Greg.