pitman arm worn out
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pitman arm worn out
The ball joint on my pitman arm is worn out(I can wiggle the centerlink around and the steering has a good amount of play) and I'm trying to find out if I need to replace the center link when the pitman arm is replaced. I also need to know the cheapest place to buy a new pitman arm. Any help would be most appreciated 
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Is the ball joint on the pitman arm as one assembly?
I thought 1978 truck had the joint on the centerlink.
Most autopart stores carry the centerlink. Try our sponsor, AutoKrafters, Blue Oval Truck Parts, Jeff Bronco Graveyard, Mac's Antique Auto Parts, & National Parts Depot.
The Pitman arm can be found at National Parts Depot, Mac's Antique Auto Parts, and maybe Blue Oval Truck Parts.
I thought 1978 truck had the joint on the centerlink.
Most autopart stores carry the centerlink. Try our sponsor, AutoKrafters, Blue Oval Truck Parts, Jeff Bronco Graveyard, Mac's Antique Auto Parts, & National Parts Depot.
The Pitman arm can be found at National Parts Depot, Mac's Antique Auto Parts, and maybe Blue Oval Truck Parts.
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I'm not sure about 4x4s but 2wd pitman arms are non wear parts - there are no joints to wear out. The joint is on the drag link and bolts to the pitman arm. Look at it closely, I bet you need a drag link. Most any parts store can get front end parts for you.
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76/ 77 4x4's have pitman arms with ball joints
Here is an Illustration of parts ?
http://blueovaltruckparts.com/catalo...?cPath=194_204
He didn't state the year of truck or if it has Power Steering or not ....unfortunately.
Just partial information
Here is an Illustration of parts ?
http://blueovaltruckparts.com/catalo...?cPath=194_204
He didn't state the year of truck or if it has Power Steering or not ....unfortunately.
Just partial information
Last edited by Mil1ion; May 17, 2006 at 11:22 AM.
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Does the truck have power steering?
What is the dual lug setup?
What is the dual lug setup?
Last edited by 1975Ford; May 19, 2006 at 10:51 PM.
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the truck has power steering. I meant to say that it has 8 lugs per wheel, Dual piston calipers, and full floating rear axles. I am guessing it has a heavy duty setup.
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