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Old 02-21-2019, 08:51 AM
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ok i dont know what i have change to stop this.. the tie rod end seam to be good but the link to sterring arm move forward and back when you have on lift.. not completely sure what will need to be changed to fix this .. got other problems with 98 blazer too need to change out trans. and find out why abs light wont cut off ..the steering is what needs fixing first ,thanks for any answers i get
 
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Old 02-21-2019, 09:01 AM
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Are you saying you have excessive play in the steering center link?
 
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Old 02-21-2019, 09:34 AM
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Sounds like your idler arm maybe...
 
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Old 02-21-2019, 12:33 PM
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Originally Posted by DonL
Sounds like your idler arm maybe...
yes i think it idler arm where it moving . when i push front of wheel it makes the tie rod bar move forward and backwards. the arm itself not moving on steering box but tie rods flex forward toward front and back of vehicle. just need to know if i have to replace the idle arm or joint on arm.
what i have to to fix problem thanks..
 

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Old 02-21-2019, 12:36 PM
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I would start with an idler arm, dont cheap out either... I'm on my fourth one, only because they all came in sets I got other parts from lol... this summer I'll be redoing my front end again, with all moog parts this time...
 
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Old 02-21-2019, 12:52 PM
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Loose idler arms are common on our Blazers. The preferred part to use is by Moog or Proforged. If you are super serious about off-roading, there is a bracket for purchase so that you can install a 1-ton chevy truck idler arm.
 
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Old 02-21-2019, 12:53 PM
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Originally Posted by christine_208
Loose idler arms are common on our Blazers. The preferred part to use is by Moog or Proforged. If you are super serious about off-roading, there is a bracket for purchase so that you can install a 1-ton chevy truck idler arm.
do you know the part number? Would be a good upgrade...
 
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Old 02-21-2019, 12:58 PM
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Originally Posted by DonL
do you know the part number? Would be a good upgrade...
For the Moog or Proforged? I would not know those part-numbers but if I recall they are simply their versions of the standard part, just designed better. For the 1-ton idler arm upgrade, search for Outfitter Design (outfitterdesign.com). They have lots of cool stuff and advice.
 
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Old 02-21-2019, 01:09 PM
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When my idler arm goes, I plan on upgrading to the one ton
 
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cool i didnt know if it was going to be a press fit joint thing or just the whole piece.. thanks
 


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