Front end parts??

Anonymous · Post by **Anonymous** » Sun Oct 15, 06 2:13 pm

Can anyone recommend a supplier for tie rod ends and idler arm??
I need to replace these 3 parts asap. Dont matter if its a UK or US supplier, Poly or Rubber I aint fussed.

Anyone??

Anonymous · Post by **Anonymous** » Sun Oct 15, 06 4:20 pm

Nick

I can do all you need

they would be all Moog parts, i'll get a cost tomorrow for you, I can have them leave the states this coming week.

Idler arm is from memory around £40.00 well the last one was.

what tie rods do you need, inners/outers or all 4

what car??

Alex · Post by **Alex** » Sun Oct 15, 06 4:29 pm

To be fair to others it should be noted both U.S. Automotive and Chris at WASP usually have these in stock

Anonymous · Post by **Anonymous** » Sun Oct 15, 06 6:31 pm

Wil wrote:Nick

I can do all you need

they would be all Moog parts, i'll get a cost tomorrow for you, I can have them leave the states this coming week.

Idler arm is from memory around £40.00 well the last one was.

what tie rods do you need, inners/outers or all 4

what car??

It would be both outers too. '67 Dart, 273, Drums all round.

Thanks

Anonymous · Post by **Anonymous** » Sun Oct 15, 06 6:32 pm

Alex wrote:To be fair to others it should be noted both U.S. Automotive and Chris at WASP usually have these in stock

Rightly said, ill give them a call for comparison too.

Anonymous · Post by **Anonymous** » Sun Oct 15, 06 6:48 pm

Ive just been looking at the Front End Kits at PST and ESPO websites. They seem to do a Poly Kit for around $260!!!

Has anyone had any experience with these kits??

jerry · Post by **jerry** » Sun Oct 15, 06 8:09 pm

i was going to suggest pst nick.have seen good reports on various forums alot cheaper than just suspensions prices

Anonymous · Post by **Anonymous** » Sun Oct 15, 06 8:12 pm

Ive also seen the prices for a 67 Idler Arm!!!!!! WHAAAAAAA $160+

Not in the kit but they do have them so I could add it.

Anonymous · Post by **Anonymous** » Mon Oct 16, 06 9:44 am

Moog do not make an Idler Arm for a 67 Dart, they have one for up to 66, then 68 to 76.

This is bad luck as the Moog idlers are well made and very reasonable on price.

Looks like the price you found is about right, this is roughly the same as Rare Parts.

I noticed you were looking at Poly bush kits, I have a complete kit on ebay at the moment for 66 to 76 a body

Dave-R · Post by **Dave-R** » Mon Oct 16, 06 11:04 am

I used the full PST kit front and back on my Challenger years ago and they have been fine. Including the poly LCA bushing which there has been a few scare stories about.

However I doubt there is any difference in quality between suppliers.

The rear spring bushes and a poly bushed rear sway bar help to limit sideways axle movement I found. The front bushes prevent changes to camber/caster and toe during hard cornering and braking.

Many of the pitman and idler arms you see for sale are re-built originals.

steveo · Post by **steveo** » Mon Oct 16, 06 11:37 am

i purchased the complete ploy front & rear kit from PST for the charger a bout 6 years ago , also G-MAX sway bars front & rear . good company to deal with . they supplied the front LCA bush in OEM rubber/ metal shell . as there had been some disagreements about using poly . the only thing is the idler arm was different from the original , fits , works ok , but the jury is still out , i might put the original back on .

Dave-R · Post by **Dave-R** » Mon Oct 16, 06 11:47 am

steveo wrote: they supplied the front LCA bush in OEM rubber/ metal shell . as there had been some disagreements about using poly

Just for the record. I have recently examined my poly LCA bush, pivot, and K-frame after about 10 years of use and have found no sign of any wear or damage. I wouldn't hesitate to use one again.

Anonymous · Post by **Anonymous** » Mon Oct 16, 06 8:23 pm

Wil wrote: I noticed you were looking at Poly bush kits, I have a complete kit on ebay at the moment for 66 to 76 a body

I did notice that but id still have to get the Idler Arm and Outer Tie Rod ends.

I spoke to ESPO and PST just now. Espo came through at $520 shipped and thats front end kit in poly with Tre's and idler arm and PST at $600 for the same.

TrevD · Post by **TrevD** » Mon Oct 16, 06 9:11 pm

can the idler arm be rebushed? as its usualy the bushing that wears before the ball joint wears out. just a thought.

Anonymous · Post by **Anonymous** » Mon Oct 16, 06 9:14 pm

One of the ball joints has worn unfortunatly. It looks like its been bad for a while.