I am rebuilding a power steering set-up for a 56 and the idler arm has thrust bearings on both the frame bracket and the drag link. Any one know what a part number or application for this would be? I can't find ant idler arms that used bearings. I know chevy made a poor mans power steering for 55,56,57 but these are ford parts.
56 idler arm bearings
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raceron1120
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The Ford parts book I have shows them & calls them Bushing, Steering Idler Arm... Ford #s - Lower is part # MA-3358-A. Upper is part # MA-3358-B Says they are for 53-59 with Power Steering.
The entire Idler Arm kit that includes everything and fits '54-'59 with Power Steering is Part # B4A-3352-B
The entire Idler Arm kit that includes everything and fits '54-'59 with Power Steering is Part # B4A-3352-B
Daves55Sedan
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The old ford power assist idler arm bushings have been obsolete for decades and are no longer offered. They have metal encased rubber bushings to use in place of the old style bushings, but these new bushings must be pressed into the Idler arm and steering rod. Usually they are sold in a kit with a new idler arm.
raceron1120
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Yes, those numbers are the original ones from the book. I didn't check but hoping they can be cross referenced to something that is currently available.