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Mazda Trix Performance Idler Arm

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Old Aug 26, 2005 | 10:05 AM
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Smile Mazda Trix Performance Idler Arm

I just got one of these (MOOG part # K9369) for $56.39 plus 8.95 handling, free shipping from Summit ($85 plus shipping from MazdaTrix). This thing is massive! No more worries about bushings that go out all too often. If you have added a turbo to your FB, the bushings will burn out very quickly from the turbo heat. Comparing this arm to the stocker is like putting a toothpick next to a 1/2" grade 8 bolt! Summit takes about 3 weeks to get you the part, but if you have an O'Rilleys in town, they might have them in stock for about $65. Should help those of you with steering problems a bit also.
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Old Aug 26, 2005 | 10:34 AM
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awesome! good thing I didn't order it from mazdatrix (I was gonna very soon too), I never even thought to look for that on summit. thanks
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Old Aug 26, 2005 | 11:20 AM
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$52.79 at RockAuto.com
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Old Aug 26, 2005 | 11:22 AM
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$52.79 at RockAuto.com
Ordered mine a day ago from Rock
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Old Aug 26, 2005 | 12:11 PM
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Originally Posted by grease
I just got one of these (MOOG part # K9369) for $56.39 plus 8.95 handling, free shipping from Summit ($85 plus shipping from MazdaTrix). This thing is massive! No more worries about bushings that go out all too often. If you have added a turbo to your FB, the bushings will burn out very quickly from the turbo heat. Comparing this arm to the stocker is like putting a toothpick next to a 1/2" grade 8 bolt! Summit takes about 3 weeks to get you the part, but if you have an O'Rilleys in town, they might have them in stock for about $65. Should help those of you with steering problems a bit also.
Is it a direct replacement for stock or do we have to modify?
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Old Aug 26, 2005 | 12:53 PM
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Direct bolt on, but considerably beefier. Comes with the grease fitting so you can lube it as needed and even has a new cotter pin.
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