Topic: 68 idler arms comparaison !?

[mhubert89]

Hi ,

I saw 2 types of idler arms. One is built in one piece and bolt to the frame rail and the other one have a bracket like the black one in the picture ! What is the difference between this 2 ? The one piece its good for a p/s car ?

[J_Speegle]

The bottom one is the correct style of the two. Other style is a aftermarket design often seen





Right this moment I can't recall if castle or jam nut is correct for the idler bracket nut in 68 but sure others will chime in



http://www.concoursmustang.com/forum/index.php?topic=1887.msg9627#msg9627

http://www.concoursmustang.com/forum/index.php?topic=1900.msg9704#msg9704

http://www.concoursmustang.com/forum/index.php?topic=6145.0

[Bob Gaines]

The idler arm is the weakest link in the steering. They are typically the most common item replaced. The nut on the bottom is a cone shaped lock nut . It is larger but similar to the style used on the rear end center section.

[Bob Gaines]

The idler arm is the weakest link in the steering. They are typically the most common item replaced. The nut on the bottom is a cone shaped lock nut . It is larger but similar to the style used on the rear end center section.

They can be rebuilt but it is a pain. The original assemblyline style is hard to find now. I try to keep a few rebuilt ones around .  Chockostang ? Sells a very moderately priced respectable replacement alternative that although not concours correct is better looking then any other replacement I have seen . I would not think twice about using it on a driver car for a original look.

[mhubert89]

Sound good , thanks everyone !