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her69fastback

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whats the difference between a power steering idler arm & a manual steering idler arm? I just rebuilt the steering on my 69 last year. Now I have a factory power steering set up for the car. Can I use the same tie rods & idler arm or I'm going to have to get all new? Thanks for the help
 

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I believe they are different lengths. I say try it and see.
 

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I don't think there is a difference in lengths ,i know the tie rods are the same and i think the idler is the same also .I have a power idler here but i dont have a manual to compare it to though .I know you want the good idler with the bearing instead of the pressed in rubber type ,there is a big difference in the steering feel
 

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horse sence said:
I don't think there is a difference in lengths ,i know the tie rods are the same and i think the idler is the same also .I have a power idler here but i dont have a manual to compare it to though .I know you want the good idler with the bearing instead of the pressed in rubber type ,there is a big difference in the steering feel
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