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 Post subject: pitman arm and idler arm
PostPosted: Sat Feb 19, 2011 3:15 pm 
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i am trying to get the parts together for my front end rebuild. do i need an idler arm and pitman arm? i already got the pitman arm and now i am wondering if i need the idler arm as well. thanks. car is a 1977 plymouth volare 2 door custom with slant six. should i get new bushings as well?

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Hard to tell unless you check play in idler and bushings. Most likely, yes. Idler arm usually wears out before the pitman arm.

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 Post subject: suspension
PostPosted: Mon Feb 21, 2011 6:50 am 
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thanks lou.

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