While I have car in Garage I am addressing some play in the steering. I believe I have a tie rod that needs replacing but also have picked up an Idle Arm bushing kit .

It seems pretty straight forward to replace but I thought it best to ask
Thought & Sugesstions Please.
greazer2b

Tie rods are often rusted together. I'd not try to remove and replace an end. I'd just spend a little more for the tie rod assembly.

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..I also have a 427 Cobra replica with an aluminum chassis.

I don't know if this applies on a 126. On some chassis it appears that exhaust removal would be necessary to get the long bolt out of the bushings. Each time, removing and installing the upper bushing with the bolt still in the upper bushing allowed enough of an angle to gain the clearance needed without even loosening the exhaust.

And...that big long bolt was tight!!!

Good luck!!!

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On a non-trap 126 SD you can wiggle the bolt out of a worn bushing. Install the bolt head down to avoid dropping the exhaust. I’m not advising you do this, just mentioning the possibility. I’ve never heard of an idler arm bushing bolt come loose.

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