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#1
06-06-2013, 11:21 PM
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New Pitman arm
OK, guys, where can you find one? Neither OPGI, Ames or PY carry them.
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06-07-2013, 09:53 AM
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Rare Parts / NAPA can supply the second design 65 and 66 units. I'd call them on any others also.
Mike
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06-07-2013, 02:07 PM
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Mike,
Will it work with the '61-64 steering links? I'm going to change over to a close ratio steering box.
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06-07-2013, 02:17 PM
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I have no clue, I'd call them. If nothing else they may be able to rebuild yours? They claim they will build any suspension part from 1930 up.
http://rareparts.com/
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#5
06-07-2013, 03:05 PM
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Thanks, Mike. Mine MAY be OK, but considering I've already found a cracked steering arm, replacing or rebuilding the original one seems to be the most rational thing to do.
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06-07-2013, 03:13 PM
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Just got off the phone with Rare Parts. The pitman is considered a NON-WEAR part. They can re-bush and straighten the original. To manufacture a new one will be a MINIMUM of $275.
 Sounds like I'll be spending a little time with the bead blaster..........
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06-07-2013, 03:45 PM
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Could you get someone to magnaflux yours?
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06-07-2013, 06:04 PM
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I never said it would be cheap!
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06-07-2013, 07:00 PM
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hh62,
I concur with the '62 pittman arm being a non-wear item. although I have not personally done it, a couple friends have put a second-gen F/B QR box on their '62, and IIRC they simply reused the original pittman arm...if yours is junk, I would scour either e-Rape or call the Steves (Barcak out West, Snyder in Indy). Good luck and keep us posted on your progress... |
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06-07-2013, 10:08 PM
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06-07-2013, 10:10 PM
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Matt,
I'm giving serious consideration to having my box converted to a quick ratio box. That way, it SHOULD fit back the way it's supposed to. I'm concerned about the structural integrity of all the steering components. The vehicle was involve in a one car accident when the ball joint failed(minor accident). When I found the cracked steering arm, I decided to magnaflux EVERYTHING including the "A" arms and spindles. Better safe than sorry.
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#12
06-08-2013, 12:36 AM
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You'll not regret the quick ratio conversion. Add a couple sway bars while you're at it!
Mike
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06-09-2013, 10:54 AM
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06-10-2013, 02:00 PM
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Planning to, Mike. 7/8" in the frt., 1'' in the rear.
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