Bronze Idler Arm Bushing Fitment Trouble
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Bronze Idler Arm Bushing Fitment Trouble
Does anyone happen to know what year the idler arm was upgraded. My new bronze bushings are too wide bored by about 2mm. Other than that they fit good. So I'm assuming that at some point, after 88 for sure, they did a good thing and redesigned the shafts thicker. Fine by me, but what year(s) should I be looking to get? I was thinking about trying one for a 94, hoping that it wasn't changed in 95, which is like 85 or 88, a half-year as far as when designs changed (halfway through the year, nearly).
Thanks for any input.
Thanks for any input.
Last edited by MudHippy; 05-07-2007 at 07:47 PM.
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I believe I've sorted it out. Through a part # search, I discovered a change in idler arm bushing part #'s that happens after 88. 89-95 idler arm bushing part #'s are consistent. So this must have been when the shafts where thickened requiring thinner bushings. The bushings fit the older housings perfectly. I've fitted them in my 88 and my spare 87 idler arm housings.
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So, I geuss I know what years I can look for an idler arm with the thicker shaft. We'll see.
Last edited by MudHippy; 05-08-2007 at 12:10 PM.
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Let me exhaust this route. Then I'll be happy to oblige. That's my normal way to the "real" solution for many problems I've encountered. Always tryin' to save a buck. Did you see my home-made idler arm brace? It's in the other thread I have goin' on the subject. It's been saving me a few $'s, I'd say it was worth my time at least, that material was free. The bolts did cost me about 50 cents.
https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f116/solid-brass-idler-arm-bushing-kit-114974/
For conculsion click this link:https://www.yotatech.com/forums/show...6#post50553786
https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f116/solid-brass-idler-arm-bushing-kit-114974/
For conculsion click this link:https://www.yotatech.com/forums/show...6#post50553786
Last edited by MudHippy; 06-16-2007 at 10:21 PM.
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