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Topic: idler arms
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stock69
Journeyman Posts: 50
From: kailua, HI
Registered: Oct 2002
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posted 02-16-2003 02:41 PM
   
i just converted to manual steering with the manual steering adapter. when i was under the car i noticed that my idler arm needs replaced. my question is will a manual steering idler arm fit on my car with the power steer center link or do i have to keep bying power steering components for everything. this is for a 69 coupe. thanks
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Moneymaker
Administrator Posts: 19611
From: Lyons, IL, USA
Registered: May 99
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posted 02-16-2003 02:55 PM
The P/S idler arm will give you a tighter steering radius.------------------
Alex Denysenko
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stock69
Journeyman Posts: 50
From: kailua, HI
Registered: Oct 2002
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posted 02-16-2003 03:03 PM
i guess ill use a power steer idler arm then . thanksi just wish they were cheaper out here($133). oh well money was ment to be spent
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Moneymaker
Administrator Posts: 19611
From: Lyons, IL, USA
Registered: May 99
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posted 02-16-2003 08:26 PM
WOW that's high! 
They are $60 - $75 in all the Mustang cataloges. Have you tried NPD?
I would suggest the Ca store since it's closest but I don't know if they ever upgraded their quality of "help" there yet.  ------------------
Alex Denysenko
Co-Administrator and Moderator NHRA/IHRA/SRA member and licensed Superstock driver
MCA member# 53321
NHRA and IHRA SS/LA National Record Holder '00,'01,'02,&'03
Fleet of FoMoCo products including 88 ASC McLaren Mustang #28
Professional Manwhore
The Barry of BarrysGrrl Quote #1: "I never met a magazine mechanic I liked."
Quote #2: "Make sure brain is in gear before engaging mouth!"
Quote #3: "If you can't run with the big dogs, stay on the porch!"
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stock69
Journeyman Posts: 50
From: kailua, HI
Registered: Oct 2002
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posted 02-16-2003 09:44 PM
yeah i was gonna call parts suppliers in california since no one out here carries it, they all have to get it shipped also. NPD just seems to charge like 3 times as much as everyone else on shiping to hawaii.
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horseballz
Gearhead Posts: 179
From: LasVegas,NV
Registered: Dec 99
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posted 02-17-2003 02:19 AM
Soooo... Hmmm...
Alex, does this mean that on my '68 Coupe with stock manual steering, I could change to a power steering idler arm to tighten my turning radius? Wouldn't this also require a pitman arm change to keep the correct geometry? I have been led to believe that a steering system such as the Mustang's, needed the pitman and idler arms to be the same length, swinging in the same plane and pivoting in unison. I know very little about steering and suspension geometry and if I am misinformed, I would be thrilled to learn more. 
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Gene (horseballz)
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'68 coupe
289/3speed(soon to
be 5.0/5speed)
'85 F150 Beater
300/Overdrive Stick
Pre-dented&scratched
'02 Ranger 4x4 Edge
'02 Miata
74 Chebbie C-10
Really Beat Beater
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Rory McNeil
Gearhead Posts: 1177
From: Surrey, B.C. Canada
Registered: Nov 2000
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posted 02-17-2003 03:13 AM
I can`t speak for the 68 & earlier cars, but I know that the 69 & 70 Mustangs have different idler arms, as the way the attatch to the center link is different.So, with a PS center link, a PS idler is needed.------------------
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