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cdlaine
Explorer
Feb 14, 2015

Truck mechanic opinion...

Recently had the truck in my signature in the shop, Replaced the
passenger side idler arm assembly, The remainder of the steering linkage
appears healthy, intact. My question...I don't off road , reasonable tire alignment intervals, keep the zerks lubed...
this is the second time in 5 years I've replaced the passenger side idler arm.... what is causing this ?
Costs... parts100.00, labor 192.00 , toe and camber adjustment 119.00.

Am I getting skint? What can I do to prevent a repeat ?

To be honest... I had not noticed any performance/driving issues... just assumed it was a "truck".

Thanks , Charles
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  • ROBERTSUNRUS's avatar
    ROBERTSUNRUS
    Explorer
    Feb 14, 2015
    :) Hi, I can only guess because there are too many variables and I don't know all of the facts. I think the first idler arm was just normally worn out. The second one was probably a low, or lower, quality aftermarket part. Idler arms can also be installed incorrectly.
  • Golden_HVAC's avatar
    Golden_HVAC
    Explorer
    Feb 14, 2015
    My first thought is that the curbs are on the right hand side of the truck, but I want to keep it friendly .

    Keep back from the parking bumper too.

    Fred.
  • Turtle_n_Peeps's avatar
    Turtle_n_Peeps
    Explorer
    Feb 14, 2015
    Open the engine hood. See that big chunk of iron they call an 8.1? That thing is heavy! Real heavy.

    Bottom line. big blocks and diesels wear out front end parts very quickly. Some of the "new" parts are not made so well either. A lot of china junk out there.

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