steering linkage

YellowCrewCabber · Post by **YellowCrewCabber** » Tue Dec 30, 2008 7:17 pm

I need to replace one maybe two parts in the steering linkage. Driver's side tire wearing on the inside and too much free play in the steering wheel. I have read here that Moog makes better parts than the OEM. Since the truck has 119K on it should I replace it all. If Moog sold the entire parts list as a kit that would be great. Wouldn't it?

Post by **HenryJ** » Tue Dec 30, 2008 7:44 pm

I am running the HD parts from NAPA. So far so good.

You will likely need just the idler arm assembly. It is easily replaced. If the pitman arm is loose it too can be replaced, although with more effort.

YellowCrewCabber · Post by **YellowCrewCabber** » Tue Dec 30, 2008 8:14 pm

HenryJ wrote:I am running the HD parts from NAPA. So far so good.

You will likely need just the idler arm assembly. It is easily replaced. If the pitman arm is loose it too can be replaced, although with more effort.

I have replaced one item about 8 months ago. It's on the passenger side and bolts to the frame.

Post by **HenryJ** » Tue Dec 30, 2008 8:18 pm

Idler. Have you been greasing it every oil change?

YellowCrewCabber · Post by **YellowCrewCabber** » Tue Dec 30, 2008 8:26 pm

Um noope. Bad Jeff.

Post by **HenryJ** » Tue Dec 30, 2008 8:32 pm

Time for another try

YellowCrewCabber · Post by **YellowCrewCabber** » Tue Dec 30, 2008 8:39 pm

HenryJ wrote:Time for another try

Are you saying the new idler arm is bad already?

Post by **HenryJ** » Tue Dec 30, 2008 8:45 pm

That is not unheard of for an idler to fail from lack of lubrication. If the rest has been getting the same service, you may be due for balljoints, tierod ends and the pitman as well.

YellowCrewCabber · Post by **YellowCrewCabber** » Tue Dec 30, 2008 8:49 pm

Well they do get lubed but not every oil change. Some are such a pain to get to.

Post by **HenryJ** » Tue Dec 30, 2008 9:03 pm

Easier to lube than replace though.

YellowCrewCabber · Post by **YellowCrewCabber** » Tue Dec 30, 2008 9:11 pm

That's a good point ya got there.

YellowCrewCabber · Post by **YellowCrewCabber** » Tue Dec 30, 2008 9:14 pm

HenryJ wrote:I am running the HD parts from NAPA. So far so good.

You will likely need just the idler arm assembly. It is easily replaced. If the pitman arm is loose it too can be replaced, although with more effort.

HD?

Post by **HenryJ** » Tue Dec 30, 2008 9:24 pm

Heavy Duty. They carry a less expensive line as well.

Rockrz · Post by **Rockrz** » Wed Dec 31, 2008 8:50 pm

I got my '96 S10 when it had 107,000 miles on it and I've always lubed the front end every second oil change (every 6,000), and now the truck has over 212,000 miles on it and the front is still doesn't have any front end parts that have so much play that they need replacing. (still tight!)

I've been using an industrial grade grease called Alco Metalube ( http://www.Alco-Metalube.com ) and it's been working great

YellowCrewCabber · Post by **YellowCrewCabber** » Thu Jan 01, 2009 1:37 pm

Thanks I'll look for it.