s10 box pitman arm?
08-19-2008, 09:35 PM
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s10 box pitman arm?
so i just purchased a NOS s10 manual box for my 84 t/a. and i was told the pitman arm would work, well it doesnt. its too big, is there a different 3rd gen pitman arm i could use? or another type of car? im having trouble locating a pitman arm because it is a non wear item. thanks
08-19-2008, 10:29 PM
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Car: 87 IROC L98
Engine: 588 Alcohol BBC
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Re: s10 box pitman arm?
Does the steering box have 4 bolts or 3 bolts on the top cover? It sounds like you have the older, smaller, 3 bolt top cover steering box. It can be modified to work however the 4 bolt top cover version is a direct swap.
You won't find a smaller sized pitman arm for that box that's the same as a third gen's pitman arm.
You won't find a smaller sized pitman arm for that box that's the same as a third gen's pitman arm.
08-21-2008, 09:52 AM
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Re: s10 box pitman arm?
i purchased my box for an 1987 (IIRC) S10 and retained the factory pitman arm with no issues.
08-21-2008, 07:10 PM
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Re: s10 box pitman arm?
The 84+ S10 boxes have a 4 bolt top cover. The pitman arms have the same diameter hole so they'll easily swap. The older boxes (3 bolt top cover) have a smaller shaft so the newer pitman arms won't fit.
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