my idler arm is loose and pulls to the right id say just get a new or used one possibly from a junkyard... for some reason there expensive:whatthe:

 

Rebush it! Instructions at:
http://www.4x4wire.com/toyota/maintenance/idler/

 

replace it as an asembly--
available aftremarket and not that expensive--
two bolts and one nut---- (should have a 'pickle fork), but even if you don't -- its not a big problem if you have a hammer and know where to smack it !!!

 

bah krusty not expensive for you but for me expensive for a chunk of metal with grease fittings

 

OK, thanks for the replies.

I'll get under the truck next weekend. Guess I'll order the full assembly from MOOG. They're reliable and fast right ?

 

oh btw, check your swaybar end links. Mine are toast (removing the bar) and squeak like hell over bumps unless I lube them up every so often.

 

To check which ball joints are bad, just put the front end up on jack stands so it will be easier to move things. Now push in on the tires. Just shove up against them and see if you can hear, or feel play. Next, just go over the entire front end pushing a pulling on the idler arm, outer-tie-rod-ends, center-link, spindles, pitman arm, everything. Also, grab the wheel at about 2 and 8 and try to pull it and push it off the spindle. If it moves, you may have play in your wheel bearings. You can also check for wear on the tires. Don't just throw money at the problem! Replacing everything under the front end could get very costly very fast. So if it isn't broke, don't spend money fixing it!

 

To check which ball joints are bad, just put the front end up on jack stands so it will be easier to move things. Now push in on the tires. Just shove up against them and see if you can hear, or feel play. Next, just go over the entire front end pushing a pulling on the idler arm, outer-tie-rod-ends, center-link, spindles, pitman arm, everything. Also, grab the wheel at about 2 and 8 and try to pull it and push it off the spindle. If it moves, you may have play in your wheel bearings. You can also check for wear on the tires. Don't just throw money at the problem! Replacing everything under the front end could get very costly very fast. So if it isn't broke, don't spend money fixing it!

aye aye capitan.

Thanks again everyone for your input.