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Roller bearing idler arm question?

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fordads

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Does anyone have experience with a roller bearing idler arm?

I understand this mod will make my manual steering easier to turn at very low speeds.
I also read that the roller bearing idler arm is for track only as it will not allow the steering wheel to return to center properly.

I’m trying to make this car easier for my wife to drive.
Can anyone with experience please square me away on the pros and cons of this mod?

Thanks
 
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I've got one. My car is used more on street than track. Wheel does return. I did NOT notice huge or even big differences in low speed turning ability.
 
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It works great!!
The story of the roller idler not letting the wheels return to center is hogwash, that's what positve castor does!
 

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Excellent upgrade for a manual steering car!!!
Two big thumbs up.

And like Silverblue said, with positive caster the car will straighten its self out.
 
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