73-82 vs 83-87 idler arm - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

superhondaz50 · 10-23-2017, 01:51 PM

Can anyone tell me what changed on the idler arm in 83? Different lengths etc, thanks

v30crewcab · 10-23-2017, 10:23 PM

the 83-87 uses a smaller joint on one end. they made it wimpier.

superhondaz50 · 10-23-2017, 10:27 PM

Got it, do you know if the 83-87 has the smaller end on the centerlink or that other funny piece that bolts to the frame?

superhondaz50 · 10-24-2017, 10:36 PM

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v30crewcab · 10-25-2017, 07:34 PM

honestly don't remember which, but I think it was the bracket side.

superhondaz50 · 10-26-2017, 12:41 AM

Ok thanks, I just got an 84 centerlink, and I believe my bracket thing is off a 75, might just order two different idler arms and see what fits.

superhondaz50 · 11-02-2017, 11:43 AM

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Originally Posted by superhondaz50

Got it, do you know if the 83-87 has the smaller end on the centerlink or that other funny piece that bolts to the frame?

Just seeing if anyone had any more insight on this. Thanks.

10-23-2017, 01:51 PM	#1
superhondaz50 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Behind the Taco Bell dumpster Posts: 296	73-82 vs 83-87 idler arm Can anyone tell me what changed on the idler arm in 83? Different lengths etc, thanks

10-23-2017, 10:23 PM	#2
v30crewcab Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Chatt Tn Posts: 982	Re: 73-82 vs 83-87 idler arm the 83-87 uses a smaller joint on one end. they made it wimpier. __________________ 88 military v30 crewcab shortbed 5.9 cummins, nv4500, 205 86 k30, 89 diesel burb, 76 gmc pathfinder 71 longbed 5.3 4l80 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=522535

10-23-2017, 10:27 PM	#3
superhondaz50 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Behind the Taco Bell dumpster Posts: 296	Re: 73-82 vs 83-87 idler arm Got it, do you know if the 83-87 has the smaller end on the centerlink or that other funny piece that bolts to the frame?

10-24-2017, 10:36 PM	#4
superhondaz50 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Behind the Taco Bell dumpster Posts: 296	Re: 73-82 vs 83-87 idler arm ?

10-25-2017, 07:34 PM	#5
v30crewcab Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Chatt Tn Posts: 982	Re: 73-82 vs 83-87 idler arm honestly don't remember which, but I think it was the bracket side. __________________ 88 military v30 crewcab shortbed 5.9 cummins, nv4500, 205 86 k30, 89 diesel burb, 76 gmc pathfinder 71 longbed 5.3 4l80 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=522535

10-26-2017, 12:41 AM	#6
superhondaz50 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Behind the Taco Bell dumpster Posts: 296	Re: 73-82 vs 83-87 idler arm Ok thanks, I just got an 84 centerlink, and I believe my bracket thing is off a 75, might just order two different idler arms and see what fits.



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