I need some parts help - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

MikeS. · 07-18-2012, 09:14 PM

I put the front axle from an 87 4x4 Suburban on my 63 Burb. The 87 axle didn't have a pittman arm. I'm having trouble getting the proper pittman arm. Looks like the part houses are sending me a 2x4 arm, 1 end has a tie rod.

What I need is the arm that has 2 open holes, 1 on each arm.

Does anyone here know the part number I need and or where to order it from?

Thanks!

**special-K** · 07-18-2012, 09:54 PM

Got pictures? What is your steering box from? A 4wd pitman arm uses a bolt through a key way on the shaft and a 2wd uses a nut on the end of the shaft.

MikeS. · 07-19-2012, 04:50 AM

A rebuilt ps box from an 87 v10 4x4 Burb.

Mike C · 07-19-2012, 06:40 PM

I replaced the one on my '72 Jimmy with one from a '91 Suburban when I did it years ago, the earlier trucks were discontinued. The 4x4 arm is not considered to be a wear item. You may have to get a used one.

MikeS. · 07-19-2012, 10:41 PM

Found a used 1 on e-bay for 26 with shipping. I bought it. Went by the local Chevy dealer, a new 1 is $195.00! Parts guy there has 1 he'll sell me for 20. I'll get the 1 off of e-bay and see how it is.

MikeS. · 07-23-2012, 11:59 PM

Posted via Mobile Device

MikeS. · 07-24-2012, 12:00 AM

Got the arm from eBay works fine not bad for about 27 bucks total.
Posted via Mobile Device

07-18-2012, 09:14 PM	#1
MikeS. Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: FarEastern WVa Posts: 1,691	I need some parts help I put the front axle from an 87 4x4 Suburban on my 63 Burb. The 87 axle didn't have a pittman arm. I'm having trouble getting the proper pittman arm. Looks like the part houses are sending me a 2x4 arm, 1 end has a tie rod. What I need is the arm that has 2 open holes, 1 on each arm. Does anyone here know the part number I need and or where to order it from? Thanks! __________________ Past Master Triluminar Lodge #117 GL of WVa My 1963 4x4 Suburban build; http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=531274 My Gallery, now with pics of my 1966 C30 motorhome. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/gallery/...&ppuser=103447

07-18-2012, 09:54 PM	#2
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,862	Re: I need some parts help Got pictures? What is your steering box from? A 4wd pitman arm uses a bolt through a key way on the shaft and a 2wd uses a nut on the end of the shaft. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

07-19-2012, 04:50 AM	#3
MikeS. Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: FarEastern WVa Posts: 1,691	Re: I need some parts help A rebuilt ps box from an 87 v10 4x4 Burb. __________________ Past Master Triluminar Lodge #117 GL of WVa My 1963 4x4 Suburban build; http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=531274 My Gallery, now with pics of my 1966 C30 motorhome. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/gallery/...&ppuser=103447

07-19-2012, 06:40 PM	#4
Mike C Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Austin, TX, USA Posts: 7,714	Re: I need some parts help I replaced the one on my '72 Jimmy with one from a '91 Suburban when I did it years ago, the earlier trucks were discontinued. The 4x4 arm is not considered to be a wear item. You may have to get a used one. __________________ 44 Willys MB 52 M38A1 64 Corvette Coupe 68 Camaro 'vert LT1 & TH700 69 Z/28 355 12.6's @110 69 Chevy Short Step 4 1/2"/7" drop 72 Jimmy 4WD 4spd 4" & 35's 02 GMC 2500HD 4x4 Duramax

07-19-2012, 10:41 PM	#5
MikeS. Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: FarEastern WVa Posts: 1,691	Re: I need some parts help Found a used 1 on e-bay for 26 with shipping. I bought it. Went by the local Chevy dealer, a new 1 is $195.00! Parts guy there has 1 he'll sell me for 20. I'll get the 1 off of e-bay and see how it is. __________________ Past Master Triluminar Lodge #117 GL of WVa My 1963 4x4 Suburban build; http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=531274 My Gallery, now with pics of my 1966 C30 motorhome. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/gallery/...&ppuser=103447

07-23-2012, 11:59 PM	#6
MikeS. Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: FarEastern WVa Posts: 1,691	Re: I need some parts help Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Past Master Triluminar Lodge #117 GL of WVa My 1963 4x4 Suburban build; http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=531274 My Gallery, now with pics of my 1966 C30 motorhome. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/gallery/...&ppuser=103447

07-24-2012, 12:00 AM	#7
MikeS. Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: FarEastern WVa Posts: 1,691	Re: I need some parts help Got the arm from eBay works fine not bad for about 27 bucks total. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Past Master Triluminar Lodge #117 GL of WVa My 1963 4x4 Suburban build; http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=531274 My Gallery, now with pics of my 1966 C30 motorhome. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/gallery/...&ppuser=103447



Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.

Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.