Need source for 240K or GC110 Idler arm

[ctcurnes]

I'm looking for a new idler arm for my GC110. I found a part number from a company called OEM products (PAJA) (P/N SX4221) out of Australia, but haven't found anyone that sells one online. Mine is completely knackered, so new bushings won't work.

Is there any interchange from another Datsun/Nissan?

If anybody can help, please reply to this thread or PM me.

Thanks, Chris

[Noddle]

I maybe look looking at the same .pdf as you, but it show part number SX4221 is also used on
1971-1974 Dasun 240C - H230 Series

this is where I got the pdf from

http://www.oem-products.com/

maybe send them a email sales@roadsafe.com.au

Nigel

[khughes]

there is one on ebay australia right now: http://cgi.ebay.com.au/NIssan-Steering-Idler-arm-240C-240K-Navara-Pathfinder_W0QQitemZ180265109782QQihZ008QQcategory Z42609QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

if you he won't post to the US let me know, and i can help out

[ctcurnes]

Thanks for the link but that is the wrong part.

I called roadsafe directly and talked to one of their tech people. Long story short, they list it as a 240K part but it will not fit. When they bought the company the builds the idler arm, the listing got screwed up. The P/N SX4221 will not fit a 240K. If you look closely the mount to the frame is all wrong and the direction of the arm is backwards.

I am really glad they worked this out for me before I bought one, would actually send my business their way if I ever have a need. Real class act other than the incorrect listing, which they have since corrected in their latest catalog.

Any way the hunt continues.... Anyone got one laying around?

Chris

[Noddle]

I'm looking for a new idler arm for my GC110. I found a part number from a company called OEM products (PAJA) (P/N SX4221) out of Australia, but haven't found anyone that sells one online. Mine is completely knackered, so new bushings won't work.

Is there any interchange from another Datsun/Nissan?

If anybody can help, please reply to this thread or PM me.

Thanks, Chris

Have you looked at trying to fix it, i.e. put it in a lathe, take some metal out then Bush / Sleeve it ?

Nigel

[matt240K]

I'm nearly certain you can still buy the 555 ones. I bought one at the start of the year, along with a complete set of ball joints, tie rod ends etc. It's possible I got the last one in captivity perhaps.........?

[ctcurnes]

If the 555 idler arms are still availible, does anybody have a source. I would be willing to pay the costs of time, trouble and shipping.

My only other option is a custom piece, but all the fabricators I have talked to want around $600 to fix the part. Of course that include real bearings, but I'd still rather find the correct part if I can.

If someone could direct me towards a source that would be great.

Chris