Idler/Pitman arm issues.

[Biloff]

I have an 05 Denali XL and I keep going through idler arms for the steering. I replaced the oem with Moog at 48k. I have gone through 2 moogs, basically one a year since. I know this is crap steering set up in the frist place.

I Tow a 26ft 4500lb travel trailer in summer and have 20in wheels, but other than that its my daily driver.

Does anyone have a better fix than aftermarket???? Go back to oem??? any thoughts or solutions would be appreciated.

 

[scottg918514]

Just curious, how do you know when it is gone, or going? My steering has been a bit sloppy lately and I tow also.

 

[tarheelsfan2000]

Some thing here like Scott, my steering is acting sloppy too.

 

[Biloff]

Slopping steering is part of it, also when you are makeing turns you can hear a slight clunk. You can also feel what I describe as "shift" when turning. Its hard to explaing the feeling in the front, but you would know something isnt right.

 

[l306x]

grease it every month. I just replaced them on my 03 Denali at 176k the aftermarket units are not sealed like the original (the rubber boot is slip fit)so I assume regular grease is critical. and be sure to replace them both