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ID part..no such thing as a stupid question........ #1409145 03/26/13 09:05 AM 03/26/13 09:05 AM
Joined: Apr 2003 Posts: 915 near New Haven, CT F fireeng OP super stock
fireeng OP super stock F Joined: Apr 2003 Posts: 915 near New Haven, CT	......just stupid people. That's me. I developed a bang in my front end on my 71 challenger when I turn the wheel. I found this rubber bushing missing on the passenger side front of what I believe is the steering linkage?? Can someone give me the proper name for this so I can get what I need to fix it? and is this something a novice can do or do I need to bring it to my mechanic? I would like to replace all of them as they all look pretty worn. Thanks again for any help, moparts always carries me when I need it. 7641262-bushing.jpg (66 downloads) 2016 Diesel Ram 3500 Mason Dump 1971 Challenger 2013 Jeep Wrangler 1979 Dodge Ram Power Wagon 400 Mini Pumper My other car is a Fire Truck.

Re: ID part..no such thing as a stupid question........ [Re: fireeng] #1409146 03/26/13 09:26 AM 03/26/13 09:26 AM
Joined: May 2012 Posts: 100 Tennessee M meep_meep member
meep_meep member M Joined: May 2012 Posts: 100 Tennessee	well, what you have circled there are the inner tie rod end(on the left)...and the idler arm...

Re: ID part..no such thing as a stupid question........ [Re: meep_meep] #1409147 03/26/13 09:29 AM 03/26/13 09:29 AM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 9,436 Blair County,PA 62maxwgn master
62maxwgn master Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 9,436 Blair County,PA	And it is tapered and if tight,there won't be any banging,it is not a bushing,it's a seal! 7641275-P9220529.JPG (57 downloads)

Re: ID part..no such thing as a stupid question........ [Re: fireeng] #1409148 03/26/13 09:32 AM 03/26/13 09:32 AM
Joined: Aug 2010 Posts: 632 Casco, MI Savoy1964 mopar
Savoy1964 mopar Joined: Aug 2010 Posts: 632 Casco, MI	The bottom bar with the 2 holes on each end is the Centerlink. Looks like its not tight or possably the Ideler Arm is wore out. 2003 Dodge 3500 Diesel 1964 Plymouth Savoy White 2dr sdn. 512 stroked, Dominator, New Best 9.75 @ 138.50mph 2019 Challenger Scat Pack 1320 White Knuckle-K&N Cold air filter, Billit Oil catch can, drag radials stock 11.911 @ 114mph

Re: ID part..no such thing as a stupid question........ [Re: fireeng] #1409149 03/26/13 09:33 AM 03/26/13 09:33 AM
Joined: Nov 2003 Posts: 441 Maud,Tx M maud mopar
maud mopar M Joined: Nov 2003 Posts: 441 Maud,Tx	That is an idler arm. It is usually the first item on the front end to wear out. I would check for wear on all of the components as follows. Get someone in the drivers seat, have them turn the steering wheel back and forth, not enough to turn the wheels, just enough to move the slack in the steering. If the idler arm is bad it will move up and down. Also look at the4 tie rod ends for slop. Also look at the pitman arm, it looks like the idler are except it is bolted to the steering box. You'll have to jack up the car to check the ball joints. Grab the top and bottom of the front tires and try to move them in and out while someone looks for movement of the joints.

Re: ID part..no such thing as a stupid question........ [Re: fireeng] #1409150 03/26/13 09:54 AM 03/26/13 09:54 AM
Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 11,543 chicagoland,usa B buildanother I Live Here
buildanother I Live Here B Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 11,543 chicagoland,usa	You can also get some generic individual boots from parts stores in those "help" products etc.

Re: ID part..no such thing as a stupid question........ [Re: buildanother] #1409151 03/26/13 10:53 AM 03/26/13 10:53 AM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 75,012 U.S.S.A. JohnRR I Win
JohnRR I Win Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 75,012 U.S.S.A.	A missing boot is not going to cause that to bang around , the arm itself is either bad or it was never tightened properly to begin with. Since this is something new that occurred and has not been an ongoing issue I'll go with the part is bad .

Re: ID part..no such thing as a stupid question........ [Re: JohnRR] #1409152 03/26/13 11:01 AM 03/26/13 11:01 AM
Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 7,274 s.w.fl B bonefish master
bonefish master B Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 7,274 s.w.fl	dont rule out wheel berings.

Re: ID part..no such thing as a stupid question........ [Re: bonefish] #1409153 03/26/13 11:27 AM 03/26/13 11:27 AM
Joined: Aug 2004 Posts: 8,087 Elk Grove, Calif. B bigblock340power master
bigblock340power master B Joined: Aug 2004 Posts: 8,087 Elk Grove, Calif.	Just because the dust boot is missing, this won't make the noise you discribed. I would have someone move the steering while you crawl under, and get a look at the parts in question. Look for exsessive movement, loose fasteners, or something worn out. Good luck.

Re: ID part..no such thing as a stupid question........ [Re: bigblock340power] #1409154 03/26/13 01:18 PM 03/26/13 01:18 PM
Joined: Sep 2003 Posts: 1,168 Vancouver, WA MoparMarq super stock
MoparMarq super stock Joined: Sep 2003 Posts: 1,168 Vancouver, WA	Quote: Just because the dust boot is missing, this won't make the noise you discribed. I would have someone move the steering while you crawl under, and get a look at the parts in question. Look for exsessive movement, loose fasteners, or something worn out. I would also avoid driving the car until the cause is determined. Having the idler arm fail completely would ruin your day, and perhaps the car. Changing the idler arm is not that big a deal. The proper idler arm puller is available for loan at any Autozone, and the rest of the tools you probably already have. If the idler (and/or any other steering/suspension parts: tie rod ends, control arm bushings, etc.) is shot, the car will probably need an alignment after the new parts are installed.

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