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08-23-2008, 12:40 PM
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Blue 67
 Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: Western WA
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Pitman and Idler arms
Hey guys:
What are the signs of worn pitman and/or idler arms? Can you check them when the front end is up on the jack stands? Thanks
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08-23-2008, 05:11 PM
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Re: Pitman and Idler arms
Yes. For the pitman arm move the steering column back & forth a little. Watch the joint in the arm. There should be no lost motion. For the idler, grab the right wheel & pull from side to side. Ther should be no up & down play. Grab the center link & try to pull up & down, or use a pry bar. There should be vno up & down movement.
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08-23-2008, 05:20 PM
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Blue 67
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Re: Pitman and Idler arms
Thanks for reply. When I said the front end is up on the jack, I failed to mention the front end is all apart!. I am rebuilding the front end therefore there is no wheel or tire, as a matter of fact no A-arms to grab!.
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1953 GMC 3/4 ton: current project 1967 C20: 5.3 voretc with T5 conversion, 4 wheel 8 lug disc brake 1972 Nova: my 4 door sport sedan! 5.3 voretc + T5 conversion. drivable project, FUN!! 1979 Camaro Z28: 5.3 vortec conversion with build TH350: drivable project, Fun to drive 1992 Camaro RS convertible (Z28 clone): 5.3 conversion with build T5: on going project 2005 Silverado 2500, 4x4 Duramax, original owner |
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08-23-2008, 11:37 PM
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Re: Pitman and Idler arms
Depending on the rebuild kit you buy it may come with both. The kit i got from CPP came with one, just can't remember which.
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08-24-2008, 12:31 PM
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Re: Pitman and Idler arms
You can clamp the stud in a vise. The stud should tightly & have no back & forth movement
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08-24-2008, 12:54 PM
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Re: Pitman and Idler arms
If it is already apart just go ahead and replace them they dont cost that much.The extra piece of mind is worth it.
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