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Hi guys,

Does anybody have a cheaper or better alternative to replacing the idler arm? Mines on the way out. And according to the bloke at the repair shop my only solution is an original Daihatsu idler arm. And they cost about $250+gst.

Rod

Hi Rod,

Is it your idler arm that's gone? if so how, I think you mean your bushes are worn out. If that is the case then you can buy new ones for under $20 and they should last for another few years.

Just my 2c worth

Regards

Mark Hoult

So FORZA......did ya check out your bushes

Are they worn

This is the usual cause for such 'slackness' in your front-end. I had a similar prob on my stock Feroza......changed the bushes and it was fine again....I was told I'd need to replace the idler arm.

Well I know its only the bushings thats worn on the idler arm, but according to this bloke from Daihatsu, I cant get just the bushing, I have to apparently purchase the complete unit. I suspected that its BS.
Soooo were can I get these bushings from guys?
Mark you said $20?

Cheers,

Rod

Hi rod,

Sorry for not getting back earlier but I've been down in victoria, I got the bushes drom Bowers Suspension in here at Newcastle, I think it was $18.50, got them for murray 2 weeks ago. If you want some I'll be heading down your way in 2 weeks time and I can pick them up for you, no trouble at all.

Let me know

Mark.

Hi Mark,
Mate, I very much appreciate your offer. Ill meet you any place or time that is easiest for you.
I was actually at Nelson Bay last weekend and we passed through Newcastle on the way home aswell ! :(
Thanks again.

Rod

ps: And thats a YES!

Rod,
Super Pro have a polyurethane "Idler bush" listed on the following link- most likely what you're after:

http://www.bac.com.au/s-pro/daihatsu.html

Rod,

I'm coming to sydney on friday and I'll be over taren point way around lunch time. From memory that's where you live. If you can meet me it'll be good. After then I'll be heading back to Northbridge for afternoon tea with the grandparents.
Let me know how this fits in with you

Regards

Mark

Mark, I'm looking at doing mine on saturday, any tips on the best way to do this? I'm just a little worried I'll get it off and fixed up and won't be able to put it back together hehe

I had a similar problem with this last year, I just had the bushes changed. But a few months after, I decided to replace the idler arm as well. I got replacment parts from Federal Mogul. Fits perfectly.

I had a similar problem with this last year, I just had the bushes changed. But a few months after, I decided to replace the idler arm as well. I got replacment parts from Federal Mogul. Fits perfectly.
So why did you end up changing the idler arm as well. Didn't the bushes do the job ??

Hi Mark,

Sorry for the delay. Yes I can definitely meet you at Taren point on Friday, at around lunch time. Im off anyway so anytime is cool with me. Need to get get your details mate, mobile no. place we will meet.

Cheers,

Rod

Rod,

I'll send you my mobile number on your hotmail address.

Mark.

Well I finally replaced those damn idler bushes! Thanks heaps Mr. Hoult.
Noticed the difference straight away. Just about all the slackness is gone!

Murray, its pretty straight forward to replace.
1. Remove the big nut (duh)
2. Use a pinch bar or similar to GENTLY slide off the end with bushing. On the last inch it gets a bit tight because of the angle but if you continue levering it gently it will come off.
3. Remove old s**t bushing. I use a flat screw driver to unbind the sides and wd40. slid right off after that.
4. Clean all the parts before reassemling
5. Apply heaps of the grease supplied. You can always wipe off the excess after.
6. Lever idler back in place and use a soft hammer to tap back in. Tighten nut.
7. Take truck to the bush and flog the c**p out of it. then goto #1.

Cheers,

Rod

So rod your saying that you need another set of bushes again :-)

Glad to hear it went ok.

See you soon

Mark.

Yeah Rod, did mine today, easy peasy and god it's great to have tight steering again

Leaving early tomorrow to go flog it!!!