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pwdcougar · 08-26-2021, 08:15 PM

For the life of me I can't find the pitman arm bolt for my 70 K10. Does it have to be a special bolt or can a grade 8 bolt of the correct size be used?

Paul

bob arrington · 08-27-2021, 05:09 PM

a pitman bolts to the bottom of your steering gear/box and uses a big nut and washer, the idler hangs from a bracket on the opposite frame rail, any correct size grade 8 bolt will work for that but you need two

**kwmech** · 08-27-2021, 07:27 PM

He has a K series and yes you can just get a Gr8 bolt and nut.

pwdcougar · 08-27-2021, 10:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kwmech

He has a K series and yes you can just get a Gr8 bolt and nut.

Thanks that’s what I went with. Luckily there is a real old school hardware store nearby where you can get one grade 8 bolt one lock washer and one nut.

**kwmech** · 08-28-2021, 12:16 AM

If I remember correctly it was 9/16''?

BigBird05 · 08-28-2021, 08:35 AM

If you want a factory bolt, send me the size you are looking for and I will go thru the mystery box and look for one. PM me so I don't loose your response.

08-26-2021, 08:15 PM	#1
pwdcougar Registered User Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,309	Pitman arm bolt For the life of me I can't find the pitman arm bolt for my 70 K10. Does it have to be a special bolt or can a grade 8 bolt of the correct size be used? Paul __________________ "You know that little thing in your head that keeps you from saying things you shouldn't? Yeah well, I don't have one of those" 1969 Mercury Cougar Standard 4 speed 1969 Mercury Cougar XR7 convertible 1970 4WD Chevrolet Suburban 1997 4WD Chevrolet Silverado Extended Cab Short Bed (purchased new January 1997)

08-27-2021, 05:09 PM	#2
bob arrington Registered User Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: Clitherall Posts: 56	Re: Pitman arm bolt a pitman bolts to the bottom of your steering gear/box and uses a big nut and washer, the idler hangs from a bracket on the opposite frame rail, any correct size grade 8 bolt will work for that but you need two

08-27-2021, 07:27 PM	#3
kwmech Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Colfax-California Posts: 8,717	Re: Pitman arm bolt He has a K series and yes you can just get a Gr8 bolt and nut.

08-28-2021, 12:16 AM	#5
kwmech Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Colfax-California Posts: 8,717	Re: Pitman arm bolt If I remember correctly it was 9/16''?

08-28-2021, 08:35 AM	#6
BigBird05 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: Cheraw Posts: 1,300	Re: Pitman arm bolt If you want a factory bolt, send me the size you are looking for and I will go thru the mystery box and look for one. PM me so I don't loose your response.



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