Front end shimmy question.

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Originally Posted by skillet

Years ago, I rebuild the front end on a '67 I had, but did not do the idler or pitman. Are those replaceable by the average home mechanic or better to pay a shop to do it? Thanks again for any comments.

As long as you have the tools to do it yes. I did an idler arm on my 90 burb about 2 hours ago. as I recall for the idler you will need pliers, 15/16" socket, a 3/4" socket, ratchet, fork to separate the joints, and a BIG hammer. The pitman arm will require a pitman arm puller.