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SWINGSAX68 · 11-29-2004, 12:28 PM

I have noticed this sound after accelerating and turning out of a parking space....its sounds like hitting a plastic jug on a table square on its bottom...like a hollow POP. I investigated a bit and found that my pitman arm was wiggly...I grabbed the steering coupler and twisted it back and forthand put my fingers around the pitman arm to center link nut and I could feel the popping and looseness of the pitman arm. Should I just tighten it or is it time for a new pitman arm. thanks guys....I don't want this busting on me on the road. ALSO respond ASAP because it is my daily driver and replacing it woud be something i need to do right now to use.

Truckhead · 11-29-2004, 01:16 PM

If it was my truck i'd replace the part. If it is popping then somethings worn, the tapered threaded shaft shouldn't move freely/loose, it should feel kinda tight when you try to move it by hand.

11-29-2004, 12:28 PM	#1
SWINGSAX68 Now the others dig........ Join Date: May 2002 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 1,520	Pitman arm wiggling??? I have noticed this sound after accelerating and turning out of a parking space....its sounds like hitting a plastic jug on a table square on its bottom...like a hollow POP. I investigated a bit and found that my pitman arm was wiggly...I grabbed the steering coupler and twisted it back and forthand put my fingers around the pitman arm to center link nut and I could feel the popping and looseness of the pitman arm. Should I just tighten it or is it time for a new pitman arm. thanks guys....I don't want this busting on me on the road. ALSO respond ASAP because it is my daily driver and replacing it woud be something i need to do right now to use. __________________ 68 Chevy C10 Stepside Black Primer 78 GMC Longbed White 09 Chevy Silverado Shortbed Granite Blue *LOOKING FOR A 67 4 DOOR IMPALA!!!Just like Sam and Dean Winchester!! 'Cause Mustangs are for p^#$ and you can fit a body in the trunk of a 67 Impala* MEMBER OF THE DRUM BRAKE CLUB Bachelor of Music in Jazz Studies Texas State University-San Marcos, TX Certified Music Educator I hope Mom is up there watching and being my Guardian Angel "I've got a fever.....and the only prescription.....IS MORE COW BELL" -The Legendary: Bruce Dickenson "F#$@ 'em up!!!!!!" -The Legendary: Rogelio Escobar TRUCKY LINKS** http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=457750 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=461184 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=472848 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=417541 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=477788

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11-29-2004, 01:16 PM	#2
Truckhead 18436572 Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Waynesboro, Va. Posts: 488	If it was my truck i'd replace the part. If it is popping then somethings worn, the tapered threaded shaft shouldn't move freely/loose, it should feel kinda tight when you try to move it by hand.



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