{"title":"Chevrolet, (2006-2007), LBZ, Steering, Idler \u0026 Idler Arm","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"bd-power-1032160-steering-upgrade-kit","title":"BD Diesel 1032160 Steering Upgrade Kit (2001-2010 Duramax)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eGeneral Description\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-left: 40px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" style=\"margin: 0px; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; font-family: Helvetica; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 16px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: tahoma,geneva,sans-serif;\"\u003eSDS offers the BD Diesel 1032160 Steering Upgrade Kit that will enhance the drivability of your 2001-2010 GM Silverado\/Sierra 2500HD\/3500HD. A major weak point on GM HD series trucks is the steering linkage and tie rods with high torque engines, lift kits, and larger tires putting greater stresses on the steering system than what the factory intended. These failures can lead to loose steering, front wheels toe-in under load while in four-wheel drive, and broken tie rods. If you have performance upgrades in your truck, lifted it, or do heavy towing, you will want to upgrade your steering kit before doing catastrophic damage to the front end!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" style=\"margin: 0px; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; font-family: Helvetica; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 16px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: tahoma,geneva,sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis BD Diesel Steering Upgrade Kit includes a centerlink, (2) tie-rods, (2) sway bar end links, a 3-spline pitman arm, and an idler arm. The forged I-Beam Centerlink is 30% stronger than the factory unit, reducing flex in the steering system and creating a strong base for the tie rods to be bolted to. The tie rods are 1.5 times thicker than stock units for reduced flex and have larger inner ball joints for reduced wear. Testing has shown that BD tie rods can take over double the amount of force that stock rods can handle. The Ball joints in this kit come with sintered bearings and allow for better load holding and increased service life. Longer, high-strength sway bar end links that have a through-bolt design are included to accommodate larger tie rods and leveling kits. Polyurethane bushings have factory-style shaping for great articulation and durability. All Ball joints, the pitman, and the idler arm are greaseable.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" style=\"margin: 0px; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; font-family: Helvetica; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 16px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: tahoma,geneva,sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe BD Diesel Steering Upgrade Kit retains OEM geometry for accurate steering and will allow for any factory replacement parts to drop in without any geometry misalignment or modification required. Other aftermarket upgrade kit designs change the steering geometry which can sacrifice safety and drivability for straight-line strength while pulling or racing. This can also create a hazardous \"bump steer' where the vehicle becomes uncontrollable on uneven highways or trails. By not altering the steering geometry, the BD upgrade kit saves you from these issues. The total package is an affordable upgrade for your worn-out steering and will increase the durability, longevity, and dependability of your truck while saving money by avoiding catastrophic repairs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" style=\"margin: 0px; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; font-family: Helvetica; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" style=\"margin: 0px; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; font-family: Helvetica; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 16px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: tahoma,geneva,sans-serif;\"\u003eWARRANTY INFO:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" style=\"margin: 0px; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; font-family: Helvetica; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 16px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: tahoma,geneva,sans-serif;\"\u003eLifetime\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-left: 40px;\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\" style=\"margin: 0px; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; font-family: Helvetica;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 16px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: tahoma, geneva, sans-serif;\"\u003eGreaseable Pitman Arm \u0026amp; Idler Arm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\" style=\"margin: 0px; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; font-family: Helvetica;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 16px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: tahoma, geneva, sans-serif;\"\u003eCompatible With 0EM Components\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\" style=\"margin: 0px; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; font-family: Helvetica;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 16px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: tahoma, geneva, sans-serif;\"\u003eTie Rods 1.5 Times Larger Than OEM\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\" style=\"margin: 0px; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; font-family: Helvetica;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 16px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: tahoma, geneva, sans-serif;\"\u003eLarger Greaseable Ball Joints For Long Service Life\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\" style=\"margin: 0px; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; font-family: Helvetica;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 16px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: tahoma, geneva, sans-serif;\"\u003eForged Centerlink Retains Factory Geometry For Accurate Steering\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\" style=\"margin: 0px; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; font-family: Helvetica;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 16px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: tahoma, geneva, sans-serif;\"\u003e1\" Longer Sway Bar End Links Prevent Damage To Tie Rod Seals \u0026amp; Boots\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\" style=\"margin: 0px; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; font-family: Helvetica;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 16px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: tahoma, geneva, sans-serif;\"\u003eForged I-Beam Centerlink Is 30% Stronger Than OEM For Less Deflection\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\" style=\"margin: 0px; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; font-family: Helvetica;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 16px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: tahoma, geneva, sans-serif;\"\u003eSway Bar End Links 1* Longer Than Factory To Accommodate Leveling Kits\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\" style=\"margin: 0px; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; font-family: Helvetica;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 16px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: tahoma, geneva, sans-serif;\"\u003eDurable Polyurethane Sway Bar End Link Bushings Shaped For Articulation \u0026amp; Durability\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BD Diesel","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50374672875808,"sku":"1032160","price":896.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0916\/3043\/6640\/files\/bd-diesel-1032160-steering-upgrade-kit-2001-2010-duramax-8391346.webp?v=1779546791"},{"product_id":"merchant-automotive-10284-weld-in-idler-support-brace-2001-2010-duramax","title":"Merchant Automotive 10284 Weld-In Idler Support Brace (2001-2010 6.6L Duramax)","description":"\u003csection class=\"cmp-product-section cmp-product-section--toggle cmp-product-section--toggle-open animate--fade-in\" data-scroll=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cmp-product-details-wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cmp-product-description\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cmp-product-section__inner\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cmp-product-description__content\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cmp-product-force-font\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003ePick up the Merchant Automotive 10284 Weld-In Idler Support Brace from SDS for your vehicle today. Weld in gusset to strengthen the stock tabs which are notorious for twisting or tearing away from the frame. This will greatly reduce flex for a more stable steering system.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReduce Flex\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStrengthens Stock Tabs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMore Stable Steering\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cmp-product-force-font\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.xtremediesel.com\/xtreme-diesel-performance-xdp-product-warranty-availability#warranty\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eManufacturer Warranty*:\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e1 Year Limited\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Merchant Automotive","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51243868815648,"sku":"10284","price":11.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0916\/3043\/6640\/files\/merchant-automotive-10284-weld-in-idler-support-brace-2001-2010-duramax-6206659.jpg?v=1779542888"},{"product_id":"ppe-158040100-forged-idler-arm-pivot-assembly-2001-2010-6-6l-duramax","title":"PPE 158040100 Forged Idler Arm Pivot Assembly (2001-2010 6.6L Duramax)","description":"\u003csection id=\"shopify-section-template--17884473229555__product-template\" class=\"shopify-section\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-template template-default\" data-section-type=\"product-template\" data-section-id=\"template--17884473229555__product-template\" data-test=\"5\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-template_wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-description\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tab-panel js-tab-panel\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product_tab-contents\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tab-contents js-tab-contents\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"js-tab-content tab-contents_item  active\" id=\"product_description_tab_1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFEATURES\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eForged steel housing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeavy-duty dual roller bearings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOptional weld-on gusset plate included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFactory taper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eZerk fitting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA failed idler arm pivot assembly can make your steering feel loose and washy. Ultimately, it can contribute to the premature wear of your tires and steering linkage. If your truck is lifted, with larger wheels and tires, this effect can be even more profound. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe PPE Forged Idler Arm Assembly is precision-built to handle the stresses of larger tires, off-road driving, drag racing and towing. Fitted inside the forged steel housing are two tapered high-load roller bearings with rubber seals to protect them from water and debris. The heavy-duty dual roller bearings are pre-greased. If you spend a lot of time with your axles underwater, we recommend a periodic re-grease using the built-in zerk fitting. For normal use (including off-road, high mileage, and heavy-duty), the PPE Forged Steel Idler Arm Assembly needs no maintenance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you are experiencing any dangerous wear indicators in your older steering, consider inspecting and replacing the other key components including tie rods, pitman and Idler arms, and center link with the heavy-duty line of PPE steering products to ensure your rig drives straight and solid.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/ppepower.com\/cdn\/shop\/files\/1999-2013-GM-Idler-Pivot-Assembly-Pacific-Performance-Engineering-722025_3900x.jpg?v=1715216194\" alt=\"GM Idler Pivot Assembly\" width=\"700\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"js-tab-content tab-contents_item\" id=\"product_description_static_tab_1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"easy-fitment-tab-content\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"shopify-section-template--17884473229555__1749227114ae664135\" class=\"shopify-section\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Pacific Performance Engineering","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51773924081952,"sku":"158040100","price":199.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0916\/3043\/6640\/files\/ppe-158040100-forged-idler-arm-pivot-assembly-2001-2010-66l-duramax-5740594.webp?v=1780520894"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.southerndieselsupply.com\/collections\/chevrolet-2006-2007-lbz-steering-idler-idler-arm.oembed","provider":"Southern Diesel Supply","version":"1.0","type":"link"}