i was starting to wonder about overseas options. hard to believe there's nothing in the U.S. but maybe that's the case. Thanks so much for the suggestion.Originally Posted by gushaman
i was starting to wonder about overseas options. hard to believe there's nothing in the U.S. but maybe that's the case. Thanks so much for the suggestion.
I've contacted breakers & junkyards in Japan & Mexico. I contacted Toyota & all LKQ locations, aftermarket parts suppliers & pick-n-pull's in the U.S. I posted wanted ads here, Craigslist & the Facebook 84-89 van group. I've searched eBay & Google.
No one has the part.
I'm sure someone out there has an '84 Van that's already being parted out. If you're interested in making a couple hundred bucks on a quick job, let me know so I can help my Dad. We'd be extremely grateful.
Last edited by MikeLeavitt; 08-17-2016 at 08:17 PM.
No luck with www.rareparts.com?
Not yet. I contacted RareParts & emailed them pictures for a bid. At first they said they can't replace the part w/out a good 'core' (as in, the broken arm itself). They can always rebuild the assembly, ball bearings, pack grease, etc. I can ship them my broken arm to use as a template but re-manufacturing or re-fabricating a new one might cost at least $560 if not more. He was a little hesitant & I kinda had to talk Glen into it so I'm not sure if it's the best lead at this point.
I just can't believe how hard it is to find this f'ing part anywhere on the planet.
Last edited by MikeLeavitt; 08-16-2016 at 04:11 PM.
I'm pretty sure the 84' & 85' share the same chassis and some parts are unique to those years. I saw you were saying something about fabricating the part for $500 plus dollars..... For that much you can get a spare van to pull from??
Last edited by llamavan; 10-14-2018 at 07:44 PM. Reason: repurposing "wanted" thread to archive tech info
This is excellent info. Thanks so much for the reference- solving the compatibility is another issue with this mysterious & 'elusive' part.
[IMG]file:///D:/van/cl%20ads/4.JPG[/IMG][IMG]file:///D:/van/cl%20ads/4.JPG[/IMG]found it here for $164
http://www.megazip.net/zapchasti-dly...ler-4549029445
I tried to upload it as an image but was having trouble pasting it in. Is this a valid parts site?
If an 86 shares this part, it's not far from me
http://www.toyotavantech.com/forum/s...r-end-for-sale
As JDM indicated, that part was only used in 84 - 85 vans. In 86 they went to rack & pinion. Tim
I have a lot of play in my steering wheel and some shifting if I hit a few bumps. I was told by a shop in Seattle I need my idler arm replaced at a cost of $545.
Is this a reasonable price for the fix?
Also, does anyone have a good recommendation for a shop in Seattle for things that are way over my head?
Thank you!
Sounds reasonable if they can find it. My guess is they'll discover it's NLA when they try to order. If you search the forum you should be able to find a thread (or maybe blog) where a user posted a link to a shop (California I think) that will repair/rebuild your old one. These type repairs are not cheap, but there are very few options available to those who need this arm. Tim
Edit: Okay I posted a link to that blog earlier in this thread (post #10). Here's a direct link to the place that should be able to repair/rebuild: http://rareparts.com/
Last edited by timsrv; 11-14-2017 at 03:33 PM. Reason: added information
I have an 85 van and one of the few things i cannot find anywhere is the center arm.here is the exploded view. I need the center arm and center arm bracket. It is 2 pieces, but pressure fitted around a bushing. Is there anywhere to get one? Can i replace just the bushings? This is one of the last bits i need to get her tightened up! Please help if you have any thoughts or ideas about it.
Thanks!
Hello everyone,
i have done some work on my ‘84 van’s suspension and I’m looking to buy these bushings in the picture below. Does anyone know what’s the right bushing size I need.
also I’m looking to find some info about gear box and drang bar.
Any help will be much appreciated! Thank you!
Anyone tried to replace the ball joint on the center arm / bell crank themselves?
What actually gets worn out? Is there a plastic part that breaks? Or do the walls of the center arm get worn out?
I'm a machinist so I'm wondering if I can just rebuild it myself.
Hello everyone,
i have done some work on my ‘84 van’s suspension and I’m looking to buy these bushings in the picture below. Does anyone know what’s the right bushing size I need.
also I’m looking to find some info about gear box and drang bar.
Any help will be much appreciated! Thank you!
I just completely rebuilt the front suspension on my 86 van and I replaced those as part of the job. They are Toyota Part No.: 48674-29026
"Strut Bar Cushion". I got mine from Toyotapartsdeal.com for $32.64 each. I looked high and low for them, but other than some aftermarket ones on eBay (in Australia) these were the only ones I could find. I'm sure there are probably other applications that use this size, but I didn't have the time or inclination to search them out. Tim
PS: for the OE Toyota parts, you will need to order 2 of these ($32.64 only does one side)
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