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I got an idler arm for my 71 R/T Challenger from Performance Suspension Technology. It mounts to the frame with the help of two foam rings and two washers that I think are positioned one on either side of the center post. I don’t understand how the arm can be made to not pivot around the bolt that mounts it to the frame bracket. Exactly how much torque are you supposed to apply to this bolt to make sure the idler arm pivots around the arm’s joint and not slipping around the bolt. There does not seem to be anything holding it in position in the frame bracket. Am I missing something? Thanks!

Maybe i am too tired but I really don't understand the question?

The idler arm swings from side to side by rotating around the centre bolt. This bolt tightens to 65 ft/lbs.

Thanks for your response. I may not fully understand how it works either, but I thought the idler arm rotate around an internal joint (greased joint) and NOT around the center bolt.

What internal joint? It has nylon bushings and a steel sleeve that the bolt passes through. I think the steel sleeve nips up so it does not rotate around the bolt but the nylon bush rotates around that.

Don't worry about it. Just check all the bits you have against the bits on the original one to make sure you have everything.

Again, thank you! I put all the parts together tonight. Can you also let me know what torque is applied to the castle nuts that hold the tie rod ends, pitman and idler arms to the center link? Cheers!

Here you are.

Sweet! Thanks again!

DN