Hi Guy's, I think I need to replace the bushings in my Calmini Idler Arm. Can anyone post a source for the required parts to do this? Also, if you've done this before, do you need a press to replace them? Thanks!!!

...cant you just order the parts from Calmini?

If its anything like the SLR ones or bronze OEM replacment ones a press would help but it can be done with a patience and a screw driver to get it out or a drift pin to get the old ones out.

A press would definitely help to get them in but you can also do it with a vice or patience with a socket and hammer.

I believe Dave C. (Bandit 4x4) makes replacements. Someone else back me up here.

i'm waiting for my Bandit4x4 bushing to show up right now for my calmini system...if you can hold off for a little while, i will take pics of the instal for you

IIRC the bushings from Dave (Bandit4x4) only work in stock replacement or the SLR idler arms. I'm running his bushings in my stock steering right now.

I think Ken (O1SalsaX) knows for sure.

That would be cool, thanks.

I looked all over Calmini's site and nothing for parts. I guess I could call or email them to see though.

calmini won't ship replacement parts to you unless you can prove you bought the item directly from them (i.e. if you bought your calmini steering second-hand, you're SOL like me)...and even then, you probably wont get it

www.bandit4x4.com

he sells them as 'HD steering' bushings

Contact Dave (AlliedAcid),
He machines bronze replacement bushings for Stock OEM idler arm, SLR idler arm and Calmini Idler arms.

Ah thats who I was thinking of, AlliedAcid.

Thanks Ken!

Get a hold of Dave.

Here's the install:

http://nexterra.org/forum/viewtopic.php?t=4048

Thank you. Since I didn't get a response from Calmini, I will seek out these guys and see if they can help me. Thank all of you!!!

I believe your looking for me, Hi


oh and here is you link

http://bandit4x4.com/products/btd0003.html

Hi Dave, I just sent you a payment for the bushings. Thanks for the help!! Brian.