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Old 10-18-2008, 01:46 AM   #1
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Idler/Pitman Arm Installation

Do I install them while the truck is sitting on the ground or do I jack up the front?
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Old 10-18-2008, 02:11 AM   #2
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Re: Idler/Pitman Arm Installation

either way.
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Old 10-18-2008, 02:19 AM   #3
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Re: Idler/Pitman Arm Installation

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Re: Idler/Pitman Arm Installation

I'd say jacked up because you have to whack the ends with a hammer and you have more clearance with it in the air.
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Re: Idler/Pitman Arm Installation

Ok thanks guys. I think I will have to lift it up anyways cuz its too low to get under
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Old 10-18-2008, 12:20 PM   #6
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Re: Idler/Pitman Arm Installation

Don't beat them out with a hammer...use the proper puller to remove them to avoid damaging parts. A pitman arm puller is about 7 bucks at harbor freight or any parts store.

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Old 10-18-2008, 12:29 PM   #7
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Re: Idler/Pitman Arm Installation

yes.....pitman is different than idler. My junk likes to be whacked...your underside might be more detailed. Use common sense
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Old 10-19-2008, 04:03 PM   #8
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Re: Idler/Pitman Arm Installation

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. My junk likes to be whacked...your underside might be more detailed. Use common sense
There's so much I could say to that but I'm going to leave it alone...
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I wrote it that way because I knew it would sound funny and make people say "WTF".
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