86 power sreering box. what pitman arm - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

canso · 03-25-2002, 06:57 PM

I just installed a steering box off a 86 chevy to get less turns out of the steering wheel. Do I order a pitman arm for a 72 or an 86. The parts store said they are different. I just want to make sure the pitman arm fits the centre link bar.

frogsmakr · 03-25-2002, 07:08 PM

I have always used the attached one(to the box)...its always worked for me.

[This message has been edited by frogsmakr (edited March 25, 2002).]

69 longhorn · 03-25-2002, 07:17 PM

I have an 84 burb box on the longhorn.....its been a while,but Im pretty sure I used the 84 pitman.....69 longhorn.

*Fast68Chevy* · 03-26-2002, 01:09 PM

i dunno either but i was told that the throw of the two differ and to be safe I always use the 71 72 power one, so ,..

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Frank_Zeller · 03-26-2002, 03:24 PM

Not directly related but I put an 81 WS6 TA steering box in my 69 firebird with the stock 69 pitman arm. I would try your stock one first. Did you have to change to o-ringed high pressure PS hose? I know GM cars went this route around 1980.

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69 longhorn · 03-26-2002, 07:20 PM

I had to change to the O ringed hose,& return tube. Also changed the fitting on the pump........69 longhorn.

03-25-2002, 06:57 PM	#1
canso Registered User Join Date: Jun 2001 Posts: 92	86 power sreering box. what pitman arm I just installed a steering box off a 86 chevy to get less turns out of the steering wheel. Do I order a pitman arm for a 72 or an 86. The parts store said they are different. I just want to make sure the pitman arm fits the centre link bar.

03-25-2002, 07:08 PM	#2
frogsmakr Registered User Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Sherwood AR Posts: 553	I have always used the attached one(to the box)...its always worked for me. [This message has been edited by frogsmakr (edited March 25, 2002).] __________________ 67 C-10 shortwide '06 Triumph Thruxton '09 Harley 'Lectra Glide '95 Z-71 two door Tahoe

03-25-2002, 07:17 PM	#3
69 longhorn Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: rock island,il,usa Posts: 5,382	I have an 84 burb box on the longhorn.....its been a while,but Im pretty sure I used the 84 pitman.....69 longhorn. __________________ http://community.webshots.com/user/hotrodhorn

03-26-2002, 01:09 PM	#4
Fast68Chevy Account Suspended Join Date: May 2000 Location: IL Posts: 0	i dunno either but i was told that the throw of the two differ and to be safe I always use the 71 72 power one, so ,.. good luck ------------------ -71/C-10(thx teeitup and crews!)350 4+4/CH465(thx 71Chev, GMCPaul, and CPNE)longfleet bed(thnx meathead95)!still building it- -'84 Z28(Z28) 1G1AP87GXEL100000 with H.O. 305/4bbl/190net/hp(L69) 3.73 rear(GT4/YC4) 700R4(MD8-MXO) & other goodies -79 G20 pass van, 350/th350/10bolt, paint is overrated Randy- Lincoln, IL r68c30@hotmail.com © RSS Enterprises 2000

03-26-2002, 03:24 PM	#5
Frank_Zeller Registered User Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 796	Not directly related but I put an 81 WS6 TA steering box in my 69 firebird with the stock 69 pitman arm. I would try your stock one first. Did you have to change to o-ringed high pressure PS hose? I know GM cars went this route around 1980. ------------------ 69 SWB C/10 3-6 drop with air lifts bags in the rear springs. 305 TH350 daily driver 69 Firebird Convert 455 4 spd Austin-Texas Web Page __________________ 69 SWB C/10 5-6 drop 700R4 69 Firebird Convert 455 4 spd 70 Torino GT Convert Austin-Texas

03-26-2002, 07:20 PM	#6
69 longhorn Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: rock island,il,usa Posts: 5,382	I had to change to the O ringed hose,& return tube. Also changed the fitting on the pump........69 longhorn. __________________ http://community.webshots.com/user/hotrodhorn

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