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Old Dec 10, 2018 | 07:38 PM
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pitman arm replacement part

I know a lot of the replacement parts are total junk. im ordering an acdelco idler arm but I cant find an acdelco pitman arm. Is there a preferred brand on the pitman arm? im not sure if the pitman arm needs to be replaced. its a high mileage car with all original steering s im assuming the pitmans junk along with everything else.
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Old Dec 10, 2018 | 08:10 PM
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Re: pitman arm replacement part

There are no wearable parts on the pitman arm, it's very very unlikely to be in need of replacement.
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Old Dec 10, 2018 | 09:27 PM
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Re: pitman arm replacement part

Originally Posted by //<86TA>\\
There are no wearable parts on the pitman arm...
Yep, hunk of metal.

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Old Dec 11, 2018 | 06:51 AM
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Re: pitman arm replacement part

Tha5s what i thought. Thanks guys.
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Old Dec 11, 2018 | 08:55 PM
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Re: pitman arm replacement part

I have seen dif markings on them like a sorta size..
having some plated...when doing my car..
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