1979 Mercury Marquis Idler Arm

Idler Arm for Your 1979 Mercury Marquis

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  MOOG - Steering Idler Arm (Part No. K8283)

  Description

  MOOG® Problem Solver® products incorporate proven design and engineering features for like new steering, ease of installation and longer life. MOOG is the preferred steering and suspension brand of professional technicians and NASCAR crew chiefs.
  
  Product Features:

  • Premium heavy duty gauge steel construction for strength and durability.
  • Loose or worn chassis parts can lead to premature tire wear.
  • Greaseable socket design allows new lubricant to flush contaminants from the assembly, reducing corrosion and wear.

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  • 5

    5

    2018-04-13

    5

    5

    would purchase this item again.

    would purchase this item again.

    Submitted 2018-04-13

    By Kevin

    From undisclosed

    Part fit great- -but what a pain to get the old one off- -

    Bottom Line

    Part fit great- -but what a pain to get the old one off- -

    By Kevin from undisclosed

    BOTTOM LINE

  • 5

    5

    2015-04-28

    5

    5

    Quality product

    Quality product

    Submitted 2015-04-28

    By bob

    From albany,ny

    This part isn't hard to diagnose. You can simply slide under the vehicle and tug on the steering linkage, or use a prybar. If the part is original the wear by now will be very obvious. The linkage should be tight with little movement. If this part is bad, any disturbance (braking, bumps, etc) will make the linkage move (change geometry) and thus change wheel toe, causing one one wheel to point slightly in another direction. Idler arm is the pivot point on the right side. If this part is bad you may experience pulling or vibration while braking, poor handling when you hit a bump and tracking to a side when driving. I almost thought I had a warped rotor! I installed this without lifting the vehicle in a bit over an hour, but I had air tools. Was a 98 Grand Marquis. Took a bit of time to get the corroded cotter pin out in that tight position. There was some corrosion, used lots of penetrant and the frame bolts didn't spin out of their splines. Also, you have to twist the part just right so it aligns with the frame when you install. Thread cutting Grease fittings are best installed with an 8mm gearwrench with your finger holding the top down. This is a Quality product that will likely last the life of the vehicle. These fit many RWD Ford vehicles from the late 70s to around 2002. The insert had a 1989 date so it is a time tested design, and major improvement over the original (which has serviceable bushings meant to wear). Be sure to lube this part every 3-4K miles. If you do that it will probably last forever. Make sure you either DIY or remind the lube place to grease the joints. Some places don't, or you have to pay a bit more.

    Bottom Line recommended

    This part isn't hard to diagnose. You can simply slide under the vehicle and tug on the steering linkage, or use a prybar. If the part is original the wear by now will be very obvious. The linkage should be tight with little movement. If this part is bad, any disturbance (braking, bumps, etc) will make the linkage move (change geometry) and thus change wheel toe, causing one one wheel to point slightly in another direction. Idler arm is the pivot point on the right side. If this part is bad you may experience pulling or vibration while braking, poor handling when you hit a bump and tracking to a side when driving. I almost thought I had a warped rotor! I installed this without lifting the vehicle in a bit over an hour, but I had air tools. Was a 98 Grand Marquis. Took a bit of time to get the corroded cotter pin out in that tight position. There was some corrosion, used lots of penetrant and the frame bolts didn't spin out of their splines. Also, you have to twist the part just right so it aligns with the frame when you install. Thread cutting Grease fittings are best installed with an 8mm gearwrench with your finger holding the top down. This is a Quality product that will likely last the life of the vehicle. These fit many RWD Ford vehicles from the late 70s to around 2002. The insert had a 1989 date so it is a time tested design, and major improvement over the original (which has serviceable bushings meant to wear). Be sure to lube this part every 3-4K miles. If you do that it will probably last forever. Make sure you either DIY or remind the lube place to grease the joints. Some places don't, or you have to pay a bit more.

    By bob from albany,ny

    BOTTOM LINE recommended

  • 5

    5

    2014-09-29

    5

    5

    Stay with MOOG suspension parts!

    Stay with MOOG suspension parts!

    Submitted 2014-09-29

    By turboboost

    From Raleigh, NC

    The MOOG suspension parts line is paramount when it comes to replacement parts for any car line. The fit, durability and reliability far surpasses any other part vendor in suspension parts!!

    Bottom Line recommended

    The MOOG suspension parts line is paramount when it comes to replacement parts for any car line. The fit, durability and reliability far surpasses any other part vendor in suspension parts!!

    By turboboost from Raleigh, NC

    BOTTOM LINE recommended

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  Rare Parts - Idler Arm (Part No. RP20283)

  Description

  
  
  Product Features:

  • Improves steering response
  • Reduces wander
  • Reduces vibration
  • Reduces tire wear

  from $93.99

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