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1965K10 · 07-12-2004, 02:27 PM

I need to find a drop pitman arm for what I believe is a '70 gear box. The arm I have has the tie rod kinda joint at the end and I haven't been able to find one yet. Anyone have an idea where I can get one?

Mike C · 07-12-2004, 10:30 PM

The pitman arm intself has just a hole in it for the drag link, and it is splined with a pinch bolt on the box side. Is this what you are talking about, or the drag link itself? The Pitman arms are the same on the solid axle trucks until 1992. If you need a drop, the drop steering arm (attached to the knuckle) is the way to go. You can actually buy drop steering arm, drop pitman arm, AND a drop drag link for the retardedly large lift... The drag link (tie rods and adjuster sleeve) should be available at any reasonable parts store.

stan79chevy · 07-12-2004, 11:28 PM

be the cheapest and can be found anywhere that sells lifts. should be around 50 bucks.

carryallnut · 07-13-2004, 12:19 AM

I have a 1966 Suburban, 4x4. The big question for me is whether or not you are still using the original front end. If you have gone with a newer disk brake frontend then I'm with Stan79Chevy. If you are using the old closed knuckle frontend.......then you are in trouble. You would have to have a steering arm made by someone. If you have one made, make sure that they machine the tierod balljoint taper for the newer draglinks. I had to have a special tapered insert made (I was young and had no problems with the old manual steering) so the new style draglink would fit the old steering box. I have since switched to powersteering.
Good luck!

**JIMs70GMC** · 07-13-2004, 06:12 AM

Bought my 2" drop steering arm from Off Road Design it was made by Skyjacker it was for my 70 GMC. Agree with the other guys though get a raised steering arm if you need the correction cost about $40 cheaper. A drag link that has about 4" of correction will be about $50 more than the pitman arm($90). If you have a closed knuckle front you'd probably be better off swapping to a 71+ front.

1965K10 · 07-13-2004, 09:24 AM

Thanks guys.
I'm thinking what I have is a 2wd pitman arm. I'll get the 4wd pitman arm with a 2 inch drop and a new drag link. Yep, it's got the original closed knuckle dana. I just went all through it this winter. Long, involved frame off.

**JIMs70GMC** · 07-13-2004, 11:21 AM

The 4wd pitman arm has splines for about 1" inside the hole that attaches to the gear box. Plus a bolt to tighten it to the gear box output shaft.

07-12-2004, 02:27 PM	#1
1965K10 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Michigan Posts: 2	Pitman Arm Question I need to find a drop pitman arm for what I believe is a '70 gear box. The arm I have has the tie rod kinda joint at the end and I haven't been able to find one yet. Anyone have an idea where I can get one?

07-12-2004, 10:30 PM	#2
Mike C Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Austin, TX, USA Posts: 7,714	The pitman arm intself has just a hole in it for the drag link, and it is splined with a pinch bolt on the box side. Is this what you are talking about, or the drag link itself? The Pitman arms are the same on the solid axle trucks until 1992. If you need a drop, the drop steering arm (attached to the knuckle) is the way to go. You can actually buy drop steering arm, drop pitman arm, AND a drop drag link for the retardedly large lift... The drag link (tie rods and adjuster sleeve) should be available at any reasonable parts store. __________________ 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

07-12-2004, 11:28 PM	#3
stan79chevy Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: COVINGTON GEORGIA Posts: 477	the steering arm will probably be the cheapest and can be found anywhere that sells lifts. should be around 50 bucks. __________________ 79 chevy k20 350/350/205/D44/14bFF 4.56 gears rock LWB pimer black 01 S-10 ZR2 extended cab 4.3/4L60E/233 3.73 gear 31" DICK CEPEK CRUSHERS

07-13-2004, 06:12 AM	#5
JIMs70GMC user # 2756 Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Chesapeake, Virginia Posts: 4,612	Bought my 2" drop steering arm from Off Road Design it was made by Skyjacker it was for my 70 GMC. Agree with the other guys though get a raised steering arm if you need the correction cost about $40 cheaper. A drag link that has about 4" of correction will be about $50 more than the pitman arm($90). If you have a closed knuckle front you'd probably be better off swapping to a 71+ front. __________________ 1970 K25, 8' stepside bed 350/465/205 44 up front, 60 in the rear 4.10s rolling on 33" Dunlop MTs 1986 K5, 350/465/208 Dana 60/14 bolt from a cucv 36" Super Swampers TSL/SX 1983 K20 w/ CUCV axles, 350/700R4/208 sitting on 37" Goodyears 1986 M1031 6.2 diesel, TH400/NP205 locker in the rear and a LS in the front, all stock for now..... 1986 K30, 350/400/205 dana 60 and 14 bolt. I kept the drivetrain. Body/bad and chassis are gone. 1981 K30, 350/465/205 dana 60 and dually 14 bolt. Has a G80, and a flat bed. Going to replace the flat bed. 1985 K20, 350/400/208 10 bolt and SF 14 bolt. I wonder where I can find some 1 tons. Hmmmmm

07-13-2004, 09:24 AM	#6
1965K10 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Michigan Posts: 2	Thanks guys. I'm thinking what I have is a 2wd pitman arm. I'll get the 4wd pitman arm with a 2 inch drop and a new drag link. Yep, it's got the original closed knuckle dana. I just went all through it this winter. Long, involved frame off. __________________ '65 K10 going through frame off

07-13-2004, 12:19 AM	#4
carryallnut Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Southern Cal. Posts: 24	I have a 1966 Suburban, 4x4. The big question for me is whether or not you are still using the original front end. If you have gone with a newer disk brake frontend then I'm with Stan79Chevy. If you are using the old closed knuckle frontend.......then you are in trouble. You would have to have a steering arm made by someone. If you have one made, make sure that they machine the tierod balljoint taper for the newer draglinks. I had to have a special tapered insert made (I was young and had no problems with the old manual steering) so the new style draglink would fit the old steering box. I have since switched to powersteering. Good luck!

07-13-2004, 11:21 AM	#7
JIMs70GMC user # 2756 Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Chesapeake, Virginia Posts: 4,612	The 4wd pitman arm has splines for about 1" inside the hole that attaches to the gear box. Plus a bolt to tighten it to the gear box output shaft. __________________ 1970 K25, 8' stepside bed 350/465/205 44 up front, 60 in the rear 4.10s rolling on 33" Dunlop MTs 1986 K5, 350/465/208 Dana 60/14 bolt from a cucv 36" Super Swampers TSL/SX 1983 K20 w/ CUCV axles, 350/700R4/208 sitting on 37" Goodyears 1986 M1031 6.2 diesel, TH400/NP205 locker in the rear and a LS in the front, all stock for now..... 1986 K30, 350/400/205 dana 60 and 14 bolt. I kept the drivetrain. Body/bad and chassis are gone. 1981 K30, 350/465/205 dana 60 and dually 14 bolt. Has a G80, and a flat bed. Going to replace the flat bed. 1985 K20, 350/400/208 10 bolt and SF 14 bolt. I wonder where I can find some 1 tons. Hmmmmm



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