The Other Idler Arm Bushings

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  1. JonnyRebel

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    Hey where can I get those plastic bushing for the side of the idler that attatches to the bracket/bolt thats on the frame? Not the centerlink/idler arm bushing, my centerlink/idler arm bushing is in good shape yet. Can't seem to find what I need anywhere. :huh:
     
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    Not sure what you are looking for. The Idler arm comes assembled and attaches directly to the frame with 2 bolts. If your centerlink bushing is good then buy an Idler Arm assembly and you should be good.
     
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    Oh, so the part that bolts to the frame is part of the "idler arm assembly"? I thought they were seperate pieces since they are just held together with a nut.

    I took these two pieces apart and packed grease in it and tightened it up and it is alot better now, but that may not last too long.
     
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    Yes it is available assembled. I looked through www.autozone.com and www.partsamerica.com they sell bushing kits. But I would probably just buy the assembly. Your local parts store should be able to supply you with what you need.
     
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    I just replaced mine on my 69 1/2 last week. I got it from NAPA and only took two days to get it. And as said before you can get a bushing kit. What I did was replace the complete arm and got a bushing kit for my old one and remaned it so I have an extra just in case.
     
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    I got mine from Pep-Boys. Seems I remember it being a little pricey, but I don't remember exactly what I gave for it now.
     

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