Pitman arm tips
01-13-2020, 05:11 AM
#12
Launching!
Use a mirror to look at the backside of the box I used a pick to help count the splines. If they are evenly spaced likely a 4 spline. And don’t use heat to the box you can heat the arm itself but not the box. Most of the time a killer and a couple taps with a hammer it will pop off. I work on a lot of trucks in NY and have yet to use heat on a pitman arm. Torsion bars rust like no other and have had to cut out though 👎🏼. When you put the new one on pack the exposed splines with grease helps with future replacements.
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01-13-2020, 02:22 PM
#13
Hard to tell in the pics but looks like a 4
If you can't 100% identify it order both to your local part store and either take both home and return the one you don't use, or take it off and see and then go get the one you need. But have both in your hands or nearby before tearing it down.
If you can't 100% identify it order both to your local part store and either take both home and return the one you don't use, or take it off and see and then go get the one you need. But have both in your hands or nearby before tearing it down.
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01-30-2020, 09:10 AM
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What si
Use a mirror to look at the backside of the box I used a pick to help count the splines. If they are evenly spaced likely a 4 spline. And don’t use heat to the box you can heat the arm itself but not the box. Most of the time a killer and a couple taps with a hammer it will pop off. I work on a lot of trucks in NY and have yet to use heat on a pitman arm. Torsion bars rust like no other and have had to cut out though 👎🏼. When you put the new one on pack the exposed splines with grease helps with future replacements.
01-30-2020, 09:45 AM
#19
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What size is the nut on the pitman 32mm or 34mm
Be prepared to loosen the steering box if you can't get your tool on, I had to do that.
I believe I removed the sway bar mounts and let it hang as well to get more space in there.
edit: and on the spline count, you'll need to physically go look. Do not take anyone's word on what spline count is on your truck, just make sure you go push up the seal a bit and look. 2 splines 90° apart will be a 4 spline obviously. You wouldn't believe how many Amazon reviews for the Moog pitman arm talked about having the wrong arm for their truck even though Amazon said it would fit. Always look yourself first to save the heartache.
I believe I removed the sway bar mounts and let it hang as well to get more space in there.
edit: and on the spline count, you'll need to physically go look. Do not take anyone's word on what spline count is on your truck, just make sure you go push up the seal a bit and look. 2 splines 90° apart will be a 4 spline obviously. You wouldn't believe how many Amazon reviews for the Moog pitman arm talked about having the wrong arm for their truck even though Amazon said it would fit. Always look yourself first to save the heartache.