[MCB55-210]

I purchased idler arm bearing kit-"poor man's power steering"-but now thinking of going with power steering anyway. Should I still install the kit? Will it assist the power steering? And the instructions I received with the kit are not too clear-anyone have photos of the installation of the idler bearing kit?

Thanks

 

[kbrace]

mike: Go to classicchevy.com and look up part #21-77 , click on the item and you will see detailed installation instructions.

ken 57

 

[HoleShot]

Can't comment on weather or not to use with power steering, but Danchuk has instructions on their website that are pretty clear. I bought the kit from them, haven't put it on yet but I removed the old idler arm bushings and let me tell you they are a pain. Took the one in the center link out with an air chisel but the one in the idler arm itself I had to burn the rubber out and then use a carbide burr to cut the sleeve in half....and then still use the air chisel.

 

[Pops @ Tri-5.com]

See link:http://www.classicchevy.com/assets/pdf/classicchevy/21-77.pdf

 

[Lloyd's 55 R.I.P 7-10-2016]

Has been discussed many times and general consensus is that it is a good thing if you do not have PS, but if you have PS it is not necessary. I think it has to help a little even with PS and would use it either way. I did. Lloyd

 

[MCB55-210]

Thanks-looks clearer now. Haven't got a whole lot of work done on the '55 the past month or so...spending the time preparing for winter. Seems like it takes longer every year to get the house windows cleaned, all the cars washed/waxed/lubed (including son and daughters cars), and just trying to enjoy the weather before the cold sets in. But trying to have specific goals to reach on the '55 during the winter months, and re-assembly of the frame components is the biggest challenge I will be addressing. Sure appreciate when people take the time to respond to questions!

Have a great week.