Of course you don't want the arm to snap off, but what is the difference in performance or longevity between the $35 idler arm and the $65 idler arm ? I want to get the cheap one. Any reason to spend more ? Will it fit better ? Last longer ? ( I am assuming neither one will ever "break", of course )

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They don't generally break, they wear out. As long as the cheap one is a brand name you've heard of before, it should be OK. Then again, do you want to change it again next year?

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88 IROC with cobbled together (not by me)drivetrain, 86 (?) TPI unit on an '83 305,CE subframe connectors, Edelbrock strut tower brace, polygraphite bushings all around...it handles like a dream, but man is it hard to push!!

 

AutoZone has 2 brands of idler arm
McQuay - Norris for $32.99
and Rare-Parts for $61.99 I've never heard of either, but then I've never heard of any brand of idler arm... Any one have comments on these 2 brand names ??

Thanks

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88 GTA 5.7 TPI Charcoal Grey Bone Stock except for loose muffler which makes it a bit louder than normal.

 

Goto HiLo Orielly, they carry Moog parts. I've never heard of the brands you listed.

 

Looks like Summit Racing's started to carry the Moog suspension parts, too...

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-Tom P (Hot rodded 1986 Firebird 2.8l)

 

McQuay-Norris is a pretty good product. If I had a choice I would probably go with Moog, but I doubt you'll be unhappy with the cheaper one.

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Thnaks for the input. I got the McQuay-Norris. $32.99. Looks really nice. Now I just have to sift through all the contradictory info and figure out how to install it.

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88 GTA 5.7 TPI Charcoal Grey Bone Stock except for loose muffler which makes it a bit louder than normal.