Defective Idler Arms

[Franko]

So, what I called the "steel sleeve" is the same part that you are calling the bushing?
And I will assume that when the 9/16" bolt is torqued to 65 ft lbs the K frame bracket will clamp the the "bushing", locking it from turning. Does that sound correct?

My understanding is that everything that you stated is correct. But I am no expert.

By the way, the attached picture shows the groove in the upper part of the K Member Bracket that was caused by the bushing turning on the Moog Idler Arm.

 

[Franko]

I wanted to follow up with the solution to my defective Idler Arms. Last week, I received and installed a Moog Idler Arm from Firm Feel, which they machined to install their bearing kit. The cost minus shipping was $310. That's not cheap, but I wasted 3 weeks trying to fix the steering. Great driving weather was a wastin' here in Michigan and I just got my 69 Swinger on the road last week after firing up the freshly rebuilt 340.

Now my steering works like a champ.

Thanks to everyone that shared their thoughts.