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Thanks for your input Sam. I have considered doing pretty much what you have suggested, but thought I'd ask around for any and all recommendations. (There certainly must be a best way ... and it may be yours Sam), Also, yes, new hole must be drilled because the newer Idler Arm bracket mounts in a different support direction than the original did (original bracket holes were basically a vertical line and the new bracket holes are on an angle toward the front of the truck).

Rod