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Oct 15, 2013 | 09:03 AM

JimmyS5600

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Melting Slicks

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From: Clarence N.Y.

Idler Arm Advise

Hi All, getting ready to order some parts for the winter maintenance
routine. Want to renew the idler arm. Who has the best one?
Is there a difference with a heavy duty unit?
Thanks

Oct 15, 2013 | 09:31 AM

4SPDL81

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St. Jude Donor '16

Moog is a good brand name...but I don't know where it's made anymore....good luck!

Oct 15, 2013 | 09:34 AM

Street Rat

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From: Central Texas

Quote:

Originally Posted by 4SPDL81

Moog is a good brand name...but I don't know where it's made anymore....good luck!

I put a HD Moog on my car. Much thicker and higher quality than what the PO had on it.

Oct 15, 2013 | 09:39 AM

billcarson

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From: nassau co. new york

I agree on the moog.part # k6100 seemed of a better design than the original delco.

Oct 15, 2013 | 12:43 PM

mikep3

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From: Baldwinsville, NY

Moog, just installed Moog control arm bushings to replace crap low cost ones after two years and 12K miles. Idler arm is next and that will be a Moog.

Oct 15, 2013 | 01:55 PM

JimmyS5600

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Melting Slicks

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From: Clarence N.Y.

Thanks guys. billcarson the k6100 was one that I was interested in!

Oct 15, 2013 | 09:46 PM

Sayfoo

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From: Orange County Ca

I bought a roller bearing idler arm about 10 yrs ago. Thought it was pretty trick compared to the standard bushing type. Don't know the brand, etc. so you'll have to check around to see if they are still available.