Pitman arm for 73-87 crossmember swap - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

lt1tyrell · 10-24-2018, 07:34 PM

Just wondering if I need to use a 73-87 pitman arm or the 67-72 pitman arm. It is a 60 C10 with a 73-87 crossmember swap along with the 73-87 steering box. Thanks
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**Captainfab** · 10-24-2018, 11:39 PM

You need to use the pitman arm specific to the steering box you are using.

lt1tyrell · 10-25-2018, 08:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Captainfab

You need to use the pitman arm specific to the steering box you are using.

Ok thank you I will have to take a good look at them. I am using a complete cpp kit that is specific to the 60-62 truck somit included a new box and pitman arm. I just wasn’t sure if the other end of the new 67-72 pitman arm would work with the rest of the 73-87 steering components that I am using with the crossmember swap. I will look into it and see if they have any major differences, thanks.
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**Captainfab** · 10-26-2018, 12:27 AM

A '67-'70 pitman arm is not going to work on a power steering box. Those are for either a manual steering application or power assist.

lt1tyrell · 10-26-2018, 08:31 AM

The one in the cpp kit was for a 67-72 truck with power steering. It looked almost exactly the same as the old pitman arm that came
With the 73-87 crossmember setup. It seems to fit fine. Thanks
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10-24-2018, 07:34 PM	#1
lt1tyrell Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: USA Posts: 40	Pitman arm for 73-87 crossmember swap Just wondering if I need to use a 73-87 pitman arm or the 67-72 pitman arm. It is a 60 C10 with a 73-87 crossmember swap along with the 73-87 steering box. Thanks Posted via Mobile Device

10-24-2018, 11:39 PM	#2
Captainfab 60-66 Nut Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Posts: 23,252	Re: Pitman arm for 73-87 crossmember swap You need to use the pitman arm specific to the steering box you are using. __________________ Power Steering Box Adapter Plates For Sale HERE Power Brake Booster Adapter Brackets For Sale '63-'66 HERE and '67-'72 HERE and '60-'62 HERE and "60-'62 with clutch HERE Rear Disc Brake Brackets For Sale. Impala SS calipers HERE Camaro Calipers HERE D52 Calipers HERE 6 Lug HERE Hydroboost Mounting Plates HERE

10-26-2018, 12:27 AM	#4
Captainfab 60-66 Nut Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Posts: 23,252	Re: Pitman arm for 73-87 crossmember swap A '67-'70 pitman arm is not going to work on a power steering box. Those are for either a manual steering application or power assist. __________________ Power Steering Box Adapter Plates For Sale HERE Power Brake Booster Adapter Brackets For Sale '63-'66 HERE and '67-'72 HERE and '60-'62 HERE and "60-'62 with clutch HERE Rear Disc Brake Brackets For Sale. Impala SS calipers HERE Camaro Calipers HERE D52 Calipers HERE 6 Lug HERE Hydroboost Mounting Plates HERE

10-26-2018, 08:31 AM	#5
lt1tyrell Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: USA Posts: 40	Re: Pitman arm for 73-87 crossmember swap The one in the cpp kit was for a 67-72 truck with power steering. It looked almost exactly the same as the old pitman arm that came With the 73-87 crossmember setup. It seems to fit fine. Thanks Posted via Mobile Device



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