Needed: A 53-56 Steering arm

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Feb 18, 2005 | 04:17 PM

dffay

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Needed: A 53-56 Steering arm

Any ideas on where to get the U-shaped, forged steering arm with the ball end from a 53 F-100 straight axle. Mine is fubar.

Feb 18, 2005 | 04:20 PM

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Do you mean the pitman arm that goes on the steering box or the steering arm that goes on the spindle? What's wrong with yours? Mid Fifty has most all the front end parts.

Feb 18, 2005 | 08:13 PM

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I'll check my box tomorrow I know I had one don't know if I threw it out when I was moving.
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Feb 18, 2005 | 09:57 PM

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I've got one for free if you pay shipping. Let me know if you still need it.

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Feb 18, 2005 | 10:30 PM

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I've got one for free if you pay shipping. Let me know if you still need it.

Ron

BTW, are we talking about the Pitman arm or the arm on the other side of the drag link? I only have the Pitman arm.

Ron

Feb 19, 2005 | 10:42 AM

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Not the pitman arm, guys. Its the U-shaped deal that has a ball for the forward end of the draglink. The steering arm has a shaft that goes into the spindle and a lock nut that holds it. Apparently, the part has not been produced for many years.

Feb 19, 2005 | 12:57 PM

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MF lists them as used only available. There shouldn't be a shortage of them in the salvage yard. The ball is the only wear item and is replaceable. A number were bent for use on a dropped axle tho.