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MADLT1:
hi guys,i just replaced my idler arm on my 71,now the car pulls to the left?is this normal until the part wears in?the old one had play due to worn bushs,the new one is tight as,any tips?:ado:

anychevy:

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No !
Check the dimensions are the same as the old one.
If it's correct, you need a wheel alignment.

craigh:

--- Quote from: MADLT1 link=topic=9338.msg1045943445#msg1045943445 ---hi guys,i just replaced my idler arm on my 71,now the car pulls to the left?is this normal until the part wears in?the old one had play due to worn bushs,the new one is tight as,any tips?:ado:
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Replaced mine as part of the suspension work and did not encounter anything like that.

With larger wheels/Tires the wander can be dialed out with caster adjustments (More rear vs front Shims).

craigh:

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--- Quote from: MADLT1 link=topic=9338.msg1045943445#msg1045943445 ---hi guys,i just replaced my idler arm on my 71,now the car pulls to the left?is this normal until the part wears in?the old one had play due to worn bushs,the new one is tight as,any tips?:ado:
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Replaced mine as part of the suspension work and did not encounter anything like that.

may be alignment but what was it like before.

With larger wheels/Tires the wander can be dialed out with caster adjustments (More rear vs front Shims).


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bfit:
Do  you power steering
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