Idler pivot

[OregonDMAX]

Curious if anyone knows the difference or even what's everyone's preference on the supersteer idler pivot vs the kryptonite idler pivot. They have the same description, I know the supersteer has been around longer... Did kryptonite copy the design and offer it for $10 less? The kryptonite also has the warranty on it too. Curious what people recommend, for the first time ever kryptonite isn't ridiculously overpriced on something.

http://dmaxstore.com/products/?route=product/product&path=17_19_50&product_id=161

http://dmaxstore.com/products/?route=product/product&path=17_19_50&product_id=383

 

[Rancelot211]

You can buy the gusset on ebay for around 13$. I have no idea why they think their's is worth 90. Otherwise not a bad deal at all.

 

[moparkxracer]

They look the same, we did the heavier frame bracket on mine. It's is very well built, as with all on that name expensive.

 

[Chevy1925]

i built my own bracket but i did alot of searching on those pivots as mine is starting to show wear. i was going to go with the kryptonite just cause its cheaper. unless there is chinese bearings/shaft in one over the other, i cant see there being a justifiable difference. dmax store isnt known for selling chinese stuff anyhow.

 

[OregonDMAX]

I think with the kryptonite warranty I can't go wrong

 

[Novak]

 

[Novak]

Can't go wrong with a warranty like that.

 

[OregonDMAX]

Honestly the warranty won't be the deciding factor whatsoever, all that shit means nothing to me if it breaks and I have to return it and pay shipping both ways to get it replaced and be down the whole time. I want whichever one is better right off the bat. No matter the cost.

 

[WolfLMM]

I think with the kryptonite warranty I can't go wrong

You will be pleased with their stuff. I'm impressed with the parts in my lb7 from them.

 

[N2BRK]

I think they might be rebadging/reselling Henderson's part. It's just too close not to land them in a legal battle if they aren't.

That said, I've been running the Henderson since '09 and beaten the hell out of it. I even bent the idler pin on my High Roller with it on. I took it out last year and it spin like butter. No shaft play. I called Henderson and asked if I should do any PM on it, and they said nope - slap it back in. I did. No complaints on that product from me!

 

[OregonDMAX]

I was going to say it literally looks like the supersteer just painted black with their own logo on it.

 

[Noreaster]

I put a super steer in back in 06 or 07 in my reg cab
Drag raced & pulled with it over the years, never had any problems with it.
They didn't have the weld on brace for them back then so when I put SS in the other truck I didn't bother with it

 

[c20elephant]

The Super Steer, Henderson, Kryptonite, Rare Parts idler shaft needs a grease fitting.....
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My idler shaft needed a little help with very little grease from the factory. Fill the void between the shaft and housing and bearing with grease to keep moisture out and give it a longer life. Used a Moog problem solver hose to bring the grease fitting down to where it is much easier to get to..

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[N2BRK]

did you find moisture damage? I don't see the need unless you are offroading underwater maybe? When mine was out I asked Henderson about popping the cap and regreasing and they said to leave it alone and reinstall; lifetime lubed and sealed.

 

[Awenta]

You can buy the gusset on ebay for around 13$. I have no idea why they think their's is worth 90. Otherwise not a bad deal at all.

Comes with a standard weld in gusset. The 90 bucks is for the bigger gusset


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[WolfLMM]

The bigger gusset is def worth 90 bucks. No way you can build one that nice for less and still leave a little on the bone for profit.

 

[Rancelot211]

Comes with a standard weld in gusset. The 90 bucks is for the bigger gusset


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Good to know. Thanks.

 

[c20elephant]

did you find moisture damage? I don't see the need unless you are offroading underwater maybe? When mine was out I asked Henderson about popping the cap and regreasing and they said to leave it alone and reinstall; lifetime lubed and sealed.

That's brand new and a Hederson, moisture/condensation will collect inside the from extreme heat to cold where I live. Calling something sealed using a dust/grease cup designed back in the 1940-1950's for wheel bearing hubs is pretty sad not to mention the bearing is not packed with grease properly and they call it "lifetime lubed", not the way I was taught to pack wheel bearings 40 years ago........

 

[N2BRK]

You must live in extreme climate change. I packed many bearings too, and with synthetic grease I never had to do it again. I'm not saying that you don't need it, but I certainly don't. Mine looked great after a ton of abuse and 7 years installed

 

[DaJokr]

I gotta agree with Mike, looking at the pictures. I do t need to replace my idler support yet, but when I do I was planning on upgrading from my moog to the SS or death grip. Our temps here move about 70 degrees over the course of the year (-40c to 38c). Moisture would be a concern. I'd rather see that pin packed in grease, not just lightly coated.