Looking for part between pitman & knuckle - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

1969K10 · 10-12-2010, 08:46 PM

Hey, I've got a '68 closed knuckle front end. I'm in need to replace the rod that goes from the pitman arm (off of the steering box) to the driverside knuckle.

Do any of you know what it's called?
Better yet, know where to get one?

on the 70 & laters, they call it a drag link I think, but I can't find anything for the 67/68 front end.

THX

msgross · 10-12-2010, 09:27 PM

I have one...

It's still attached to my manual steering box from my 68...

for a fellow Hoosier and board member it's Free plus shipping... can't beat that....

1969K10 · 10-12-2010, 09:34 PM

are the swivel joints in good shape? if so, i'll take it!

msgross · 10-12-2010, 09:41 PM

dust boot is loose on the one end... but the joints seem ok...

I just hit the castle nut with some PB blaster... let's see if it comes off in a few days.

**special-K** · 10-12-2010, 09:59 PM

It's called a drag link.Boots are available separately if you need one for a rod end.

1969K10 · 10-13-2010, 09:02 PM

anyone know if the 70 & newer style would work, if a longer center/adjuster section was made?

67gmcstepside · 10-14-2010, 08:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by msgross

dust boot is loose on the one end... but the joints seem ok...

I just hit the castle nut with some PB blaster... let's see if it comes off in a few days.

If Mike's shows wear I also have one that just popped off and the joints are all tight. Free of course.

**special-K** · 10-14-2010, 08:36 AM

The whole set-up changed in '70.Even then,the first couple years used a solid drag link.But,the later adjustable ones interchange.

1969K10 · 10-15-2010, 07:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by special-K

The whole set-up changed in '70.Even then,the first couple years used a solid drag link.But,the later adjustable ones interchange.

bummer.

67gmcstepside - thanks, I'll definately keep you in mind!

1969K10 · 10-21-2010, 06:50 AM

the drag link I thought I had, has been sold to someone else.

67GMCSTEPSIDE - you still good?

67gmcstepside · 10-21-2010, 03:11 PM

Still good, I'll pop it off tonight.

j.kirn · 10-21-2010, 04:44 PM

rareparts.com can make it for you

10-12-2010, 08:46 PM	#1
1969K10 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Clarks Hill, Indiana Posts: 733	Looking for part between pitman & knuckle Hey, I've got a '68 closed knuckle front end. I'm in need to replace the rod that goes from the pitman arm (off of the steering box) to the driverside knuckle. Do any of you know what it's called? Better yet, know where to get one? on the 70 & laters, they call it a drag link I think, but I can't find anything for the 67/68 front end. THX __________________ 1969 K10 - V8, 465, 205, 12 bolt, D44 2002-current 1969 K20 - V8, 465, 221, Eaton, D44 2012-current Nothin' but drums on all 4 corners! past horses in the stable 72 C10-short step (97-02), 68 C10-long fleet (06-12)

10-12-2010, 09:27 PM	#2
msgross Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central PA Posts: 12,201	Re: Looking for part between pitman & knuckle I have one... It's still attached to my manual steering box from my 68... for a fellow Hoosier and board member it's Free plus shipping... can't beat that.... __________________ The Garage: 1968 K-10 SWB - "Project Money Pit" 1996 Z-71 - "huntin rig" 1969 C-10 LWB (SOLD) "Project flip that truck or else" 1993 Passport, F@rd 1-ton (SOLD)"Project Cousin Eddie" My Garage Build "The 1,000 footer"

10-12-2010, 09:34 PM	#3
1969K10 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Clarks Hill, Indiana Posts: 733	Re: Looking for part between pitman & knuckle are the swivel joints in good shape? if so, i'll take it! __________________ 1969 K10 - V8, 465, 205, 12 bolt, D44 2002-current 1969 K20 - V8, 465, 221, Eaton, D44 2012-current Nothin' but drums on all 4 corners! past horses in the stable 72 C10-short step (97-02), 68 C10-long fleet (06-12)

10-12-2010, 09:41 PM	#4
msgross Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central PA Posts: 12,201	Re: Looking for part between pitman & knuckle dust boot is loose on the one end... but the joints seem ok... I just hit the castle nut with some PB blaster... let's see if it comes off in a few days. __________________ The Garage: 1968 K-10 SWB - "Project Money Pit" 1996 Z-71 - "huntin rig" 1969 C-10 LWB (SOLD) "Project flip that truck or else" 1993 Passport, F@rd 1-ton (SOLD)"Project Cousin Eddie" My Garage Build "The 1,000 footer" Last edited by msgross; 10-16-2010 at 10:24 PM.

10-12-2010, 09:59 PM	#5
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,863	Re: Looking for part between pitman & knuckle It's called a drag link.Boots are available separately if you need one for a rod end. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

10-13-2010, 09:02 PM	#6
1969K10 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Clarks Hill, Indiana Posts: 733	Re: Looking for part between pitman & knuckle anyone know if the 70 & newer style would work, if a longer center/adjuster section was made? __________________ 1969 K10 - V8, 465, 205, 12 bolt, D44 2002-current 1969 K20 - V8, 465, 221, Eaton, D44 2012-current Nothin' but drums on all 4 corners! past horses in the stable 72 C10-short step (97-02), 68 C10-long fleet (06-12)

10-14-2010, 08:36 AM	#8
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,863	Re: Looking for part between pitman & knuckle The whole set-up changed in '70.Even then,the first couple years used a solid drag link.But,the later adjustable ones interchange. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

10-21-2010, 06:50 AM	#10
1969K10 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Clarks Hill, Indiana Posts: 733	Re: Looking for part between pitman & knuckle the drag link I thought I had, has been sold to someone else. 67GMCSTEPSIDE - you still good? __________________ 1969 K10 - V8, 465, 205, 12 bolt, D44 2002-current 1969 K20 - V8, 465, 221, Eaton, D44 2012-current Nothin' but drums on all 4 corners! past horses in the stable 72 C10-short step (97-02), 68 C10-long fleet (06-12)

10-21-2010, 03:11 PM	#11
67gmcstepside Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: jackson Posts: 676	Re: Looking for part between pitman & knuckle Still good, I'll pop it off tonight.

10-21-2010, 04:44 PM	#12
j.kirn Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: MO. Posts: 970	Re: Looking for part between pitman & knuckle rareparts.com can make it for you



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