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Old 08-03-2014, 01:59 PM   #9
B_Bob
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Re: Steering draglink contact crossmemeber

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Originally Posted by Bret B View Post
WOW........If the idler arm length and the pitman arm are supposed to be the same length, then there is a huge discrepancy. The pitman arm is 5.2" long from center to center. The idler arm is just shy of 6 inches from center to center.

Thoughts on if this is acceptable differences? I don't see a part number on the CPP back for the idler arm and there isn't one stamped on the idler itself either.

Just measured the idler arm I replaced about 15+years ago. The center to center measurement on that is 5.9 inches. This is telling me there isn't an issue with the idler arm, or the pitman. I am leaning toward the tightening of the pitman and the ends of the center link as being the difference between the rub and just enough clearance.
That would be my opinion as well. It seems that as you tighten everything, it will move up and forward a bit. that should get you the clearance you need. Good luck.
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