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 Montero gen 1 idler arm ????
#916438
11/18/08 04:50 AM
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Joined: May 2006
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Getting the Wheeling Fever
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why does mine wear out every 6 months -------is there an upgrade or modification to help???
Can i use a Gen 11 arm ?
Last edited by fleetbob1; 11/18/08 05:11 AM.
1990 Montero LWB V6 5-SP Locked Rear/33/12.50 Kumho KL-71 Mud Terrains/3" body lift,bars/springs/poly/shocks/custom skids/lots of lights/snorkle/etc......
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Re: Montero gen 1 idler arm ????
[Re: fleetbob1]
#916439
11/18/08 05:43 AM
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Joined: May 2006
Posts: 53
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Getting the Wheeling Fever
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TRW bushing kit # 12709 ???
1990 Montero LWB V6 5-SP Locked Rear/33/12.50 Kumho KL-71 Mud Terrains/3" body lift,bars/springs/poly/shocks/custom skids/lots of lights/snorkle/etc......
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Re: Montero gen 1 idler arm ????
[Re: fleetbob1]
#916440
11/18/08 05:04 PM
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Joined: Feb 2000
Posts: 3,269
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Yes you can use a gen 2 arm. Look up the a post from the username dirtdriver. Fattony also did the swap.
99 Gen 2.5, fixing blown head gasket
89 SWB- 33's, ARB Front locker, SR rear locker/axle, SR F brakes, winch, WST Offroad Armor all Around, 2.85 Aussie T-case Gears (SOLD)
Sold: (2) 95 SR's, 86 SWB, 90LWB, 91 LWB
-Can Change a timing belt in my sleep..
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Re: Montero gen 1 idler arm ????
[Re: justice]
#916441
11/19/08 03:25 AM
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Joined: Jan 2001
Posts: 13,649
Web Wheeler
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You get a whole 6 months? You're doing good. It should be on the 6000 mile service list to replace the bushings. Note the gen2 idler arm is tougher, but not rebuildable. There was some talk of machining tougher bushings. I also seem to remember somebody who used another steering box on the pside, since their pitmann shaft location is much more robust. I don't know if they used a rhd box, or if a JY lhd stering box will fit (minus the steering wheel shaft of course in both cases...)
Not responsible for advice not taken...
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Re: Montero gen 1 idler arm ????
[Re: fleetbob1]
#916442
11/19/08 04:20 AM
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Joined: May 2000
Posts: 6,132
Trail Leader
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I have found that the OEM factory bushings seem to last a bit longer than the aftermarket parts.
Kevin
87 Turbo Intercooled Raider, roller cam, torsen rear diff, LSD front diff, lockup auto with modified converter, V6 brakes, low transfer case gears...
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Re: Montero gen 1 idler arm ????
[Re: Kevin C]
#916443
11/19/08 05:46 AM
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Joined: May 2006
Posts: 53
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Getting the Wheeling Fever
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I just get a new one every 6 months from my local auto parts store, a/c delco makes it and it has a 12/12 warranty.
they just keep replacing it for free.....................
1990 Montero LWB V6 5-SP Locked Rear/33/12.50 Kumho KL-71 Mud Terrains/3" body lift,bars/springs/poly/shocks/custom skids/lots of lights/snorkle/etc......
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Re: Montero gen 1 idler arm ????
[Re: Kevin C]
#916444
11/19/08 10:26 PM
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Joined: Apr 2002
Posts: 234
Wheeler
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Here is some picture of the steering box idler arm. The box is witout power steering and some is cut off and blended off, the arm are turned 180 degrees. web page
http://nitteberg.com -83 Pajero SWB Soft Top 2,3TD 35x14,5x15 PitBull Rocker Bodylift, LSD, PTO-winch, Intercooler, 2.85 gear's Gen2 upper a-arms, flipped and raised ball
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Re: Montero gen 1 idler arm ????
[Re: Nitteberg]
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11/19/08 10:40 PM
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Joined: Feb 2000
Posts: 3,269
Roll Me Over
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*EDIT* posted in wrong thread.. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/scared.gif" alt="" />
Last edited by justice; 11/20/08 01:13 AM.
99 Gen 2.5, fixing blown head gasket
89 SWB- 33's, ARB Front locker, SR rear locker/axle, SR F brakes, winch, WST Offroad Armor all Around, 2.85 Aussie T-case Gears (SOLD)
Sold: (2) 95 SR's, 86 SWB, 90LWB, 91 LWB
-Can Change a timing belt in my sleep..
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Re: Montero gen 1 idler arm ????
[Re: justice]
#916446
11/19/08 11:11 PM
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Joined: Aug 2004
Posts: 1,997
Body Damage is Cool
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I killed one in 2 days at Uwharrie National Forest.
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Re: Montero gen 1 idler arm ????
[Re: Chris_J]
#916447
11/20/08 04:48 AM
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Joined: Oct 2007
Posts: 226
Wheeler
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Gen 2 arm bolts on with very little or no modification. (I cut off the extra mounting tab, which wasn't really necessary) Seems to be much better than the Gen 1 arm, took a whole summer of me beating on it (and I do mean beating) and it's still tight as the day I put it on. Check out this thread for some pics of mine.
88 Raider sas, doubler, boggers
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