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    Offline torredcuda

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    Source for fast ratio idler arm?
    « on: June 30, 2014 - 12:47:49 PM »
    Had to replace my fast ratio idler arm so I ordered one thru Summit only to get a wrong part. Not only is the stock length it has the taper going the wrong direction!  :pullinghair: Anyone have a source for the correct part, I can`t remember where I bought these a logn time ago?
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    Re: Source for fast ratio idler arm?
    « Reply #1 on: June 30, 2014 - 01:54:58 PM »
    The original ones used from the factory were the stock length. :2cents:

    Firm Feel sells them with the "corrected length" http://www.firmfeel.com/e_body_mopar_fast_ratio_pitman_idler_arm.html
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    Re: Source for fast ratio idler arm?
    « Reply #2 on: June 30, 2014 - 01:58:27 PM »
    Hotchkis sells a fast ratio one, but it is not cheap. 

    http://www.hotchkis.net/dodge-quick-ratio-idler-and-pitman-arm-kit.html
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    Re: Source for fast ratio idler arm?
    « Reply #3 on: June 30, 2014 - 02:44:38 PM »
    Quote from: ToxicWolf on June 30, 2014 - 01:58:27 PM
    Hotchkis sells a fast ratio one, but it is not cheap. 

    http://www.hotchkis.net/dodge-quick-ratio-idler-and-pitman-arm-kit.html


    Added:  I think I ordered all my Hotchkis stuff from Summit, but not sure.  Cost is much less there.
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    Re: Source for fast ratio idler arm?
    « Reply #4 on: June 30, 2014 - 03:28:37 PM »
    Quote from: ToxicWolf on June 30, 2014 - 01:58:27 PM
    Hotchkis sells a fast ratio one, but it is not cheap. 

    http://www.hotchkis.net/dodge-quick-ratio-idler-and-pitman-arm-kit.html


    Probably the same parts as everyone else for a jacked up price.
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    Re: Source for fast ratio idler arm?
    « Reply #5 on: June 30, 2014 - 03:35:35 PM »
    Might want to have a look at a 71 C body idler arm...  I haven't done it myself but a local guy is running one, said it was a direct bolt in & was the same length as the fast ratio pitman arm....   
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    Re: Source for fast ratio idler arm?
    « Reply #6 on: June 30, 2014 - 04:03:21 PM »
    Quote from: torredcuda on June 30, 2014 - 03:28:37 PM
    Probably the same parts as everyone else for a jacked up price.

    Yep.  :thumbsup:
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    Re: Source for fast ratio idler arm?
    « Reply #7 on: June 30, 2014 - 06:00:44 PM »
    Different years reverse , some with the arm below the center link some above
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    Re: Source for fast ratio idler arm?
    « Reply #8 on: June 30, 2014 - 06:01:04 PM »

    Quote from: 1 Wild R/T on June 30, 2014 - 03:35:35 PM
    Might want to have a look at a 71 C body idler arm...  I haven't done it myself but a local guy is running one, said it was a direct bolt in & was the same length as the fast ratio pitman arm....

    Interesting. Anyone have any more info on this?
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    Re: Source for fast ratio idler arm?
    « Reply #9 on: June 30, 2014 - 06:48:10 PM »
    Ordered a c-body one thru NAPA, be here tomorrow morning and I`ll let you know part # etc. if it`s the correct one. The only other place I could find just the idler arm was FirmFeel but they want $90!! PST offers it in a kit but doesn`t sell it separately.  :screwy:
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    Re: Source for fast ratio idler arm?
    « Reply #10 on: July 01, 2014 - 01:29:54 PM »
    Cool! It is for the big or small steering box shaft.
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    Re: Source for fast ratio idler arm?
    « Reply #11 on: July 01, 2014 - 01:56:26 PM »
    Idler arm not the pitman arm !
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    Re: Source for fast ratio idler arm?
    « Reply #12 on: July 01, 2014 - 02:00:19 PM »
    Picked it up and looks to be the same but haven't actually installed it yet. Only 56.40 thru NAPA, way cheaper than those specialty suspension companies!
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    Re: Source for fast ratio idler arm?
    « Reply #13 on: July 02, 2014 - 05:13:08 AM »

    Quote from: Chryco Psycho on July 01, 2014 - 01:56:26 PM
    Idler arm not the pitman arm !
    Oh, sorry.
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    Re: Source for fast ratio idler arm?
    « Reply #14 on: July 02, 2014 - 06:21:05 AM »
    Post some pics, maybe you found a nice alternative? 
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