steering idler

[geoffdown]

Think my steering idler has gone should I buy just the bushed or should I buy new idler from milner for £33 or can the idler axle wear so that new bushes wont sort it thanks

 

[solarman216]

Think my steering idler has gone should I buy just the bushed or should I buy new idler from milner for £33 or can the idler axle wear so that new bushes wont sort it thanks

most times bushes are all that is needed, easy to pull it off and have a look to see if shaft is worn, Rick

 

[geoffdown]

most times bushes are all that is needed, easy to pull it off and have a look to see if shaft is worn, Rick

Will have a look tomorrow if its dry thanks

 

[makeitfit]

I might still have some bushes left if thats all you need. £5 plus post :thumbs

 

[geoffdown]

I might still have some bushes left if thats all you need. £5 plus post :thumbs

Deal if it is just bushes will find out 2day when can u find them

 

[AD Ent]

How do you know if the steering idler has gone? What would I look for? tell tale?

 

[geoffdown]

How do you know if the steering idler has gone? What would I look for? tell tale?

When some1 is rocking steering ball joint attached to idler will move up and down and with mine u can feel a clunk only when steering wheel is first turned in either direction hope that makes sense

 

[AD Ent]

It does. Thanks :thumbs

 

[R1cho]

steering idler on these trucks may aswell be made of chocolate, a few of us have used makeitfits design and uprated them :thumbs

 

[AD Ent]

What does a steering idler do? :nenau

 

[geoffdown]

What does a steering idler do? :nenau

Sort of supports the relay arm on the passanger side so the passanger wheel turns like it should do this is whats the problem with steering boxs as a pose to rack and pinion steering like u get on cars

 

[AD Ent]

Sort of supports the relay arm on the passanger side so the passanger wheel turns like it should do this is whats the problem with steering boxs as a pose to rack and pinion steering like u get on cars

Thanks I understand now.:thumbs