I may need to buy a socket for the pitman arm nut. Does anyone know the size? This weekend project is to replace the steering gear box and hoses. I plan to borrow the pitman arm puller and tie rod fork.

 

Anyone know what wrench I need? I finally got search working again and found one old answer...1 5/16 for the big nut so I will go with it unless told otherwise.

 

You should buy yourself a caliper!! You can measure outside measurements, inside
measurements, hole depth. I like the metal ones but I have a couple of plastic ones
I leave in my truck and my quick tool bag!! You don't need a fancy digital one unless
you got the cash since it can switch from sae to metric.

 

1 5/16's is the wrench I used on my 89 to get the big nut off the steering box.

 

Thanks! Now I gather it all up tomorrow.

 

some pitman arm nuts are different depending on shaft size and if its aftermarket or not