I can't believe I forgot about the idler arm... Been too long since I've wheeled mine!

I have been through no less than 2 dozen idler arms in the 10 years I have owned my 4Runner... And that's NOT from off-road abuse. The Idler arm can't take the torque loads present when you have 33's, traction up front on a steep incline, and no traction out back. It will bend the arm up, and you can't rebuild a bent arm.

"A young man who does not have what it takes to perform military service is not likely to have what it takes to make a living." - John F. Kennedy

Proud owner of an 88 Montero (with a blown engine).