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Old 05-16-2009, 11:53 AM   #1
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pitman arm cunundrums

well ive got one more question.... i swapd crossmember outa my 65 for that of a 85 ... im trying to use 85 steering linkage and retain manual box....

my question is will the 65 pitman arm work with the 85 linkage?????
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Old 05-16-2009, 08:36 PM   #2
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Re: pitman arm cunundrums

any ideas???
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Old 05-16-2009, 11:57 PM   #3
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Re: pitman arm cunundrums

It should work. I've used the original draglink with the power steering box pitman arms.
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Old 05-17-2009, 06:35 AM   #4
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Re: pitman arm cunundrums

I agree with the Captain. I have gone the other way and used later model pitman on ealy drag links, so you should be good to go.
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Old 05-17-2009, 01:18 PM   #5
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Re: pitman arm cunundrums

thanx guys that answers my question... once i get this thing rollin ill post some pics in a build thread
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Old 12-27-2010, 11:44 PM   #6
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Re: pitman arm cunundrums

This is the closest thread I could find related to my topic.
I will be using the old 66 manual steering box for awhile, but my pitman arm needs replacing:

Do I need to buy one specific for the 60-66 trucks, or will the later models (73-87) work?
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Old 12-28-2010, 01:01 AM   #7
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Re: pitman arm cunundrums

Napa shows this part number for the 1966. The price could pay for a lot of power steering parts:

http://www.napaonline.com/Search/Det...+50014+2014024

For 1985 they show 4 different part numbers. This one looks the closest, but appears to have more of a drop. It is specified for manual steering. Perhaps you could take yours to the store and match them up to see exactly what’s different:

http://www.napaonline.com/Search/Det...+50014+2014024

This one is also for manual steering:

http://www.napaonline.com/Search/Det...+50014+2014024

Here are the other two for power steering:

http://www.napaonline.com/Search/Det...+50014+2014024

http://www.napaonline.com/Search/Det...+50014+2014024
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Old 12-28-2010, 01:21 AM   #8
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Re: pitman arm cunundrums

^Thanks

I found a good price through:
http://www.thefind.com/search?query=...tby]=price_asc

also ebay:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Pitma...item20b1a817b6
29.99 + 14 shipping = $43.99

Even at those prices; I'm thinking I might as well spend the difference and make the conversion to power steering.

I have the pump and box from the suburban I bought for the motor.
The problem is it is a 4x4, and its pitman arm won't work with a 2wd.

I can get the whole Power Steering box and Pitman Pick-N-Pull for $60.
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Old 12-28-2010, 02:21 PM   #9
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Re: pitman arm cunundrums

I may have something kicking around I can set you up with I'll take a look and pm you if I do.
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