Should I intall my Pitman Arm on the PS Gear before I install the PS gear? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

ubtripn · 07-29-2011, 02:52 PM

Just wondering if I should mount my new Pitman arm on my new PS Box gear before I mount the Gear on the truck? Dumb I know, just wondering which is easier? thx

rsavage · 07-29-2011, 03:37 PM

Yes, I think it is easier. Make sure the box is centered too.

ubtripn · 07-29-2011, 04:08 PM

When I took the old Gear box and Pitman arm off I did it as one unit with the wheels slightly turned to the right. I just was wondering if there is any way to get it wrong as well.

**Classic Heartbeat** · 07-29-2011, 04:41 PM

There are little gaps in the teeth that mesh with the apposing gaps in the pitman arm. As long as they are aligned correctly, you shouldn't have a problem. WES

Wrenchbender Ret · 07-29-2011, 06:24 PM

There is no problem getting it on correctly. It helps to put the pitman arm on the gearbox & then put it in the center link. It is easier to line up that way & it carries some of the weight.

ubtripn · 07-29-2011, 08:08 PM

thx, I was worried that since the wheels were not perfectly straight I could maybe put the teeth in the wrong alignment and cause some type of issue such as lock to lock not being equal or something of that order. Thx guys.

brad_man_72 · 07-29-2011, 11:25 PM

id take the old pitman arm off while the old box is still attached to the frame. that way if you need to use the old pitman arm you wont have to try to take it off on the bench. not all pitman arms are timed the same.

ubtripn · 07-30-2011, 09:41 AM

Thanks but I actually am converting to power steering and the pitman is diffferent. I appreciate the input.

Wrenchbender Ret · 07-30-2011, 04:03 PM

They only go on in 4 possitions 90 degrees apart. There is no problem getting it on right. If its not on center it will be in the tie rod sleeves.

ubtripn · 07-30-2011, 04:29 PM

Awesome, thanks!

07-29-2011, 02:52 PM	#1
ubtripn Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Boise, ID Posts: 1,280	Should I intall my Pitman Arm on the PS Gear before I install the PS gear? Just wondering if I should mount my new Pitman arm on my new PS Box gear before I mount the Gear on the truck? Dumb I know, just wondering which is easier? thx

07-29-2011, 03:37 PM	#2
rsavage Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Alden NY Posts: 2,705	Re: Should I intall my Pitman Arm on the PS Gear before I install the PS gear? Yes, I think it is easier. Make sure the box is centered too. __________________ 1961 C1 Corvette 1959 El Camino 350 TPI, 9" 4 w disc 69 Blazer K5 - sold July '20 2021 Durango RT 5.7

07-29-2011, 04:08 PM	#3
ubtripn Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Boise, ID Posts: 1,280	Re: Should I intall my Pitman Arm on the PS Gear before I install the PS gear? When I took the old Gear box and Pitman arm off I did it as one unit with the wheels slightly turned to the right. I just was wondering if there is any way to get it wrong as well.

07-29-2011, 04:41 PM	#4
Classic Heartbeat Project Junkie! Fishing Poor!! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Olympia,Wa. 98512 Posts: 10,770	Re: Should I intall my Pitman Arm on the PS Gear before I install the PS gear? There are little gaps in the teeth that mesh with the apposing gaps in the pitman arm. As long as they are aligned correctly, you shouldn't have a problem. WES __________________ On-line catolog Classic Heartbeat Pickup Parts WEHEPP@comcast.net Call us Toll Free (888) 338-2502 Like Us on Facebook No appointment necessary. 72 BB Chevy Custom Deluxe / Custom Camper 67 I-6 (Soon to be 5.7 LS1) Panel 68 BB Chevy Short Bed 72 6.0 LQ9 Short Bed Chevy 4X4 Olympia's fastest growing truck parts supplier. Olympia's home for Wayward Chevys

07-29-2011, 06:24 PM	#5
Wrenchbender Ret Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Overland Park, Ks. Posts: 5,206	Re: Should I intall my Pitman Arm on the PS Gear before I install the PS gear? There is no problem getting it on correctly. It helps to put the pitman arm on the gearbox & then put it in the center link. It is easier to line up that way & it carries some of the weight.

07-29-2011, 08:08 PM	#6
ubtripn Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Boise, ID Posts: 1,280	Re: Should I intall my Pitman Arm on the PS Gear before I install the PS gear? thx, I was worried that since the wheels were not perfectly straight I could maybe put the teeth in the wrong alignment and cause some type of issue such as lock to lock not being equal or something of that order. Thx guys.

07-29-2011, 11:25 PM	#7
brad_man_72 the boat guy Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: springfield mo Posts: 2,339	Re: Should I intall my Pitman Arm on the PS Gear before I install the PS gear? id take the old pitman arm off while the old box is still attached to the frame. that way if you need to use the old pitman arm you wont have to try to take it off on the bench. not all pitman arms are timed the same.

07-30-2011, 09:41 AM	#8
ubtripn Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Boise, ID Posts: 1,280	Re: Should I intall my Pitman Arm on the PS Gear before I install the PS gear? Thanks but I actually am converting to power steering and the pitman is diffferent. I appreciate the input.

07-30-2011, 04:03 PM	#9
Wrenchbender Ret Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Overland Park, Ks. Posts: 5,206	Re: Should I intall my Pitman Arm on the PS Gear before I install the PS gear? They only go on in 4 possitions 90 degrees apart. There is no problem getting it on right. If its not on center it will be in the tie rod sleeves.

07-30-2011, 04:29 PM	#10
ubtripn Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Boise, ID Posts: 1,280	Re: Should I intall my Pitman Arm on the PS Gear before I install the PS gear? Awesome, thanks!



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