Roller Bearing Idler (no difference)

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I am using the Roller Bearing Idler that I got from cobra automotive...
I haven't noticed a difference (at least not a huge difference) and I am sure it's installed correctly. I was thinking of switching to the Moog idler arm if I can't get this better. Any thoughts ?

 

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What is the problem you are trying to fix? Maybe the solution lies elsewhere in your steering linkage.

 

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Just trying to make the steering easier, that's it. I thought I'd notice an improvement with the roller bearing kit but I am not really seeing it.

 

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If you figure out what works...

Let us know, I got manual steering and I would love if it was easier to turn in a parking lot.

 

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I'm surprised that you didn't notice much difference. I would not swap out the Cobra Automotive for another Moog idler arm - they are going to be very similar.

Here are a few other things that you can do to help decrease the steering effort of an early model's manual steering.

- Make sure your steering box is filled with grease.

- Replace your tie rod ends with hemispherical bearing rod ends (like the Baer Tracker Bumpsteer kit - http://www.streetortrack.com/Baer-T...r-1965-66-Ford-Mustangs-3261001-pr-17584.html

- Add roller bearing spring perches - http://www.opentrackerracingproducts.com/rollerperch/

Tim

 

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I haven't checked the steering box for grease. What's the best way to check that ? Remember I am still learning. It is a stock steering box.

 

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http://www.stangerssite.com/lubrication.html

Here is a nice page about steering box lube.