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Anteek29 · 09-05-2022, 07:41 PM

Guys...I don't know which pitman arm was installed on my A. What is the correct dimension for a stock arm?

Rob Doe · 09-05-2022, 09:41 PM

6 7/8" on original, 5 3/8" on the shortened one.

daveymc29 · 09-05-2022, 09:43 PM

I have never owned a Model A that had or has a shortened pitman arm. I buy arms from the dealers that are built shorter. Have had no issues with any of the cars I have installed these on. As is pointed out, the stops come into play so the steering radius remain the same. I use the 1956 Ford pickup box and make sure it is in spects or rebuild it to spects before installing, With the two, the shorter arm and the 56 box the roadster is much like power steering. Heavier cars were also vastly improved, for me. Your results may vary.

Gold Digger · 09-05-2022, 09:58 PM

I've used shortened pitman arms for years and wouldn't use anything else. It makes it easier for me to steer. I have one vehicle that doesn't have all that good front end and I don't notice any problems driving it. As for as the turning radius if it hits the stops left and right the turning radius is still the same.

Anteek29 · 09-05-2022, 10:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rob Doe

6 7/8" on original, 5 3/8" on the shortened one.

Thank you! I will measure tomorrow.

09-05-2022, 07:41 PM	#21
Anteek29 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Santa Maria, CA Posts: 985	Re: Shortened pitman Guys...I don't know which pitman arm was installed on my A. What is the correct dimension for a stock arm? __________________ Alan 1929 Special Coupe 1941 Pick-Up 1955 Victoria

09-05-2022, 09:41 PM	#22
Rob Doe Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2021 Location: Central Illinois Posts: 496	Re: Shortened pitman 6 7/8" on original, 5 3/8" on the shortened one. __________________ "It ain't what you know for certain that gets ya in trouble. It's what ya know for certain that just ain't so!"

09-05-2022, 09:43 PM	#23
daveymc29 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Danville, CA Posts: 1,554	Re: Shortened pitman I have never owned a Model A that had or has a shortened pitman arm. I buy arms from the dealers that are built shorter. Have had no issues with any of the cars I have installed these on. As is pointed out, the stops come into play so the steering radius remain the same. I use the 1956 Ford pickup box and make sure it is in spects or rebuild it to spects before installing, With the two, the shorter arm and the 56 box the roadster is much like power steering. Heavier cars were also vastly improved, for me. Your results may vary.

09-05-2022, 09:58 PM	#24
Gold Digger Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Arkansas & Alaska Posts: 645	Re: Shortened pitman I've used shortened pitman arms for years and wouldn't use anything else. It makes it easier for me to steer. I have one vehicle that doesn't have all that good front end and I don't notice any problems driving it. As for as the turning radius if it hits the stops left and right the turning radius is still the same.