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03-23-2021, 05:41 PM | #1 |
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Short Pitman Arm Question
Quick question.....if you have 2 inches of steering wheel play with a standard pitman arm will the short pitman are give you more or less play in the steering wheel? I would like to hear from people who installed the short pitman arm.
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03-23-2021, 06:26 PM | #2 |
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Re: Short Pitman Arm Question
The shorter the arm, the more "play" you will have at the steering wheel.
For a pitman arm half as long as the original, you will have twice the "play" at the steering wheel. Chris W. |
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03-23-2021, 06:38 PM | #3 |
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03-23-2021, 06:56 PM | #4 |
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Re: Short Pitman Arm Question
It depends on where the play is. Why not just fix the play?
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03-23-2021, 06:58 PM | #5 |
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03-23-2021, 07:11 PM | #6 |
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03-23-2021, 07:22 PM | #7 |
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Re: Short Pitman Arm Question
I had a lot of play when I started out. The draglink and tie rod inserts needed adjustment. After that I looked at the 7 tooth box and adjusted that all I could. When the cover was off I could see the bit of play that I have was between the worm and sector and this was showing up in the pitman arm. Everything after the pitman is very tight. I have about 2.5'' at the moment in the wheel but would like to take out as much as I can for now. Next winter I am planning on rebuilding the 7 toot of finding a 2 tooth if possible for my 29.
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03-23-2021, 09:57 PM | #8 |
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with the shortened pitman arm, one needs the wheels straight ahead by finding or making an adjustable drag link to get the steering freeplay out and also helps set the toe in properly. the steering shaft key way needs to be up and centered lock to lock.
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03-23-2021, 10:16 PM | #9 |
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Re: Short Pitman Arm Question
If ALL of the play is in the steering box, then shortening the pitman arm will have no effect on the play. Regardless of the length of the pitman arm, it is stationary if you have no play in the rest of the steering components.
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