Where to find Pitman arms? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

tgfeller · 11-06-2013, 02:51 AM

I'm rebuilding my front end and the only thing I'm missing out on is a new Pitman arm. Mine's sloppy and needing retirement, but boy, a new one for my build is almost impossible to find!

72 K20, with a 77' K20 Dana 44 front end, however my research shows no difference for the pitman arm between the years 67-87. Any help locating NOS or aftermarket arm would be very much appreciated!

**special-K** · 11-06-2013, 06:29 AM

I haven't bought one since GM still had them and never had a problem finding a good used ones,so I didn't realize these weren't commonly available. Of all the GM 4wds I've had I've only had one worn at the sector shaft end. I guess you could post a WTB in the parts board if no one else knows a source. I just checked NAPA and they don't list it.

MARKDTN · 11-06-2013, 08:07 AM

Did you try NAPA or CarQuest? I would think this is still available, it was a few years ago.

PanelDeland · 11-06-2013, 09:19 AM

I got a new one from Advance about 3 years agoo.It was for a c10 so there may be fewer 4X4 ones available.

cdowns · 11-06-2013, 09:28 AM

i just googeled "pitman arm 1972 K20"(30 seconds to do)

got a result with a bit over 100,000 hits???where exactly have u been lookin???

tgfeller · 11-06-2013, 11:57 AM

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Originally Posted by cdowns

i just googeled "pitman arm 1972 K20"(30 seconds to do)

got a result with a bit over 100,000 hits???where exactly have u been lookin???

I've definitely done that, if I go the next step clicking on them (10 seconds to do) they only show tie rod ends that attach to the pitman arm and 2wd arms. NAPA didnt have it when I called and assumed Oreillys etc wouldnt have it if they didnt, but ill check.

I'm usually great about finding stuff google/ebay/local but this time the 4x4 arm just sees almost impossible as posting is my last resort in these cases

leftybass209 · 11-06-2013, 12:16 PM

Google is a keyword search that will find any and all words you type in any order, not necessarily together. In order to aid the search you'd have to use quotations. That let's you search the phrase specifically. I'd say check the parts boards here and put up a WTB.

1972SUPERSB · 11-06-2013, 03:34 PM

I rebuilt my front end and bought an Ac Delco pitman arm. I can get part number if you need it. Sorry looks like you need a 4 wheel drive one

MARKDTN · 11-06-2013, 03:55 PM

http://www.classicparts.com/1970-91-...ctinfo/76-716/

tgfeller · 11-06-2013, 04:04 PM

Wow spendy!

**kwmech** · 11-06-2013, 06:35 PM

Maybe I should have held on to the 1/2 dozen I just scrapped out last week

Lifetime Project 72 · 11-06-2013, 07:19 PM

Rockauto has them for about 30 bucks...

Chris

tgfeller · 11-06-2013, 07:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Lifetime Project 72

Rockauto has them for about 30 bucks...

Chris

Not the 4x4 version

Classic-Steele · 11-06-2013, 08:45 PM

I checked the availability on them at work this afternoon and it their discontinued at NAPA too.

LONGHAIR · 11-06-2013, 10:16 PM

It's not exactly a "wear" item, why would you need to replace it?

tgfeller · 11-06-2013, 10:24 PM

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Originally Posted by LONGHAIR

It's not exactly a "wear" item, why would you need to replace it?

Slop, damaged thread

**special-K** · 11-07-2013, 08:08 AM

Yeah,like I said before,I've had only one needing replacement out of the several GM 4wds I've had. This is on the '72 GMC in my sig. I rebuilt the front end and the truck would still "dart". Although the steering box had no slop,I decided to replace it. Burt4x4 was generous enough to give me the (low mile rebuilt) one he pulled from his Blazer when he went to crossover steering. Before I put that in I checked one more time with someone at the wheel while I watched and saw the pitman arm to sector shaft play. I just put a used one I had on and called it good. 99%+ of used ones will be good and that's my point,you'll be fine with a used one. As Longhair said,It's not a (common) wear item. I'm sure this is why you're not finding them offered by replacement part companies. I would like to know how Classic can have these and no one else. Could those be N.O.S? Or,did they have some made and trying to keep it exclusive,which would explain why they need so much for them. If they're not,than what would a N.O.S. be worth???

snipescastle2 · 11-12-2013, 12:43 PM

not to hijack the thread, but I found a similar problem trying to locate a "Drag Link or Center Link for a 71' swb, it's not considered a wear part and thus, been discontinued......just FYI.....
Ben

luvbowties · 11-15-2013, 04:09 PM

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Originally Posted by tgfeller

I'm rebuilding my front end and the only thing I'm missing out on is a new Pitman arm. Mine's sloppy and needing retirement, but boy, a new one for my build is almost impossible to find!

72 K20, with a 77' K20 Dana 44 front end, however my research shows no difference for the pitman arm between the years 67-87. Any help locating NOS or aftermarket arm would be very much appreciated!

Have u checked into reaming and sleeving it? Even tapered holes can be done simply, with the hardest part the finding of a tapered reamer to borrow. Sleeves--even tapered ones--can be made cost-free using auto body sheet metal. *I've read about it, yet never done it myself; but if I were in your place, I'd be doing it in a heartbeat! Holes and shanks can be done!!!
Sam

**425HP409** · 11-15-2013, 10:41 PM

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Originally Posted by MARKDTN

http://www.classicparts.com/1970-91-...ctinfo/76-716/

This is the only one that I could find also and as it is not normally a wear part, most manufacturers do not supply it.

11-06-2013, 02:51 AM	#1
tgfeller Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Post Falls, ID Posts: 61	Where to find Pitman arms? I'm rebuilding my front end and the only thing I'm missing out on is a new Pitman arm. Mine's sloppy and needing retirement, but boy, a new one for my build is almost impossible to find! 72 K20, with a 77' K20 Dana 44 front end, however my research shows no difference for the pitman arm between the years 67-87. Any help locating NOS or aftermarket arm would be very much appreciated!

11-06-2013, 06:29 AM	#2
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,852	Re: Where to find Pitman arms? I haven't bought one since GM still had them and never had a problem finding a good used ones,so I didn't realize these weren't commonly available. Of all the GM 4wds I've had I've only had one worn at the sector shaft end. I guess you could post a WTB in the parts board if no one else knows a source. I just checked NAPA and they don't list it. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

11-06-2013, 08:07 AM	#3
MARKDTN Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Chattanooga, TN Posts: 2,159	Re: Where to find Pitman arms? Did you try NAPA or CarQuest? I would think this is still available, it was a few years ago. __________________ '83 K20-TPI '73 C10 '79 C10-ex-diesel(SOLD) '07 Tahoe(Son driving) '14 Suburban-DD '71 C10-current project

11-06-2013, 09:19 AM	#4
PanelDeland I am a Referee of life. Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Greensboro N.C. Posts: 13,993	Re: Where to find Pitman arms? I got a new one from Advance about 3 years agoo.It was for a c10 so there may be fewer 4X4 ones available. __________________ The 47-present Chevrolet and GMC Truck Message Board Network,it's owners,moderators,members,and associates of any type should not be held responsible for my opinion. You can't fix stupid,not even with duct tape. "My appearance is due to the fact that "GOD" does punish you for having too much fun!" Barrett-Jackson has perfected alchemy,they make rust into gold! "You can lead a horse to water but you can't saddle a duck" "Cleverly disguised as a 'Responsible Adult' "Sometimes your Knight in shining armor is just a retard in tinfoil"

11-06-2013, 09:28 AM	#5
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: Where to find Pitman arms? i just googeled "pitman arm 1972 K20"(30 seconds to do) got a result with a bit over 100,000 hits???where exactly have u been lookin??? __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

11-06-2013, 12:16 PM	#7
leftybass209 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Modesto, CA Posts: 2,189	Re: Where to find Pitman arms? Google is a keyword search that will find any and all words you type in any order, not necessarily together. In order to aid the search you'd have to use quotations. That let's you search the phrase specifically. I'd say check the parts boards here and put up a WTB.

11-06-2013, 03:34 PM	#8
1972SUPERSB Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 1,026	Re: Where to find Pitman arms? I rebuilt my front end and bought an Ac Delco pitman arm. I can get part number if you need it. Sorry looks like you need a 4 wheel drive one __________________ Jeff 1972 Cheyenne Super SWB 350, Auto, Bucket Seats w/Console, Tach, Factory A/C, P/S ,P/B, Tilt 1998 Chevy 1500 Ext Cab 5.7, Pewter w/blue interior

11-06-2013, 03:55 PM	#9
MARKDTN Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Chattanooga, TN Posts: 2,159	Re: Where to find Pitman arms? http://www.classicparts.com/1970-91-...ctinfo/76-716/ __________________ '83 K20-TPI '73 C10 '79 C10-ex-diesel(SOLD) '07 Tahoe(Son driving) '14 Suburban-DD '71 C10-current project

11-06-2013, 04:04 PM	#10
tgfeller Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Post Falls, ID Posts: 61	Re: Where to find Pitman arms? Wow spendy!

11-06-2013, 06:35 PM	#11
kwmech Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Colfax-California Posts: 8,596	Re: Where to find Pitman arms? Maybe I should have held on to the 1/2 dozen I just scrapped out last week

11-06-2013, 07:19 PM	#12
Lifetime Project 72 Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Cobourg Ontario Canada Posts: 35	Re: Where to find Pitman arms? Rockauto has them for about 30 bucks... Chris

11-06-2013, 08:45 PM	#14
Classic-Steele Registered User Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Westlock, Alberta Canada Posts: 82	Re: Where to find Pitman arms? I checked the availability on them at work this afternoon and it their discontinued at NAPA too.

11-07-2013, 08:08 AM	#17
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,852	Re: Where to find Pitman arms? Yeah,like I said before,I've had only one needing replacement out of the several GM 4wds I've had. This is on the '72 GMC in my sig. I rebuilt the front end and the truck would still "dart". Although the steering box had no slop,I decided to replace it. Burt4x4 was generous enough to give me the (low mile rebuilt) one he pulled from his Blazer when he went to crossover steering. Before I put that in I checked one more time with someone at the wheel while I watched and saw the pitman arm to sector shaft play. I just put a used one I had on and called it good. 99%+ of used ones will be good and that's my point,you'll be fine with a used one. As Longhair said,It's not a (common) wear item. I'm sure this is why you're not finding them offered by replacement part companies. I would like to know how Classic can have these and no one else. Could those be N.O.S? Or,did they have some made and trying to keep it exclusive,which would explain why they need so much for them. If they're not,than what would a N.O.S. be worth??? __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~ Last edited by special-K; 11-07-2013 at 08:19 AM.

11-12-2013, 12:43 PM	#18
snipescastle2 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: WARRENSBURG,MISSOURI,64093 Posts: 1,518	Re: Where to find Pitman arms? not to hijack the thread, but I found a similar problem trying to locate a "Drag Link or Center Link for a 71' swb, it's not considered a wear part and thus, been discontinued......just FYI..... Ben



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