Pitman arm

[DonH]

My 77 project came with a 3.5 lift installed. The stock pitman arm was hooked up and a four inch pitman arm was included in spare parts. I installed spare arm to the steering gear but when installing it the hole is to large to hook up to the tie rod Do I need a tapered shim?
Don

 

[bigmuddy]

Likely was reamed to use with either an SRE systems or one of the 1-ton TRE steering linkages?
Is it still tapered?

BC and likely others used to sell a tapered sleeve to correct that issue if memory serves.

 

[DonH]

Likely was reamed to use with either an SRE systems or one of the 1-ton TRE steering linkages?
Is it still tapered?

BC and likely others used to sell a tapered sleeve to correct that issue if memory serves.

The hole is not threaded just a tapered hole of a larger size. A tapered sleeve should work just fine.

 

[bigmuddy]

Agreed, I used to by mine from BC.broncos but I would imagine others carry them.

 

[thegreatjustino]

My 77 project came with a 3.5 lift installed. The stock pitman arm was hooked up and a four inch pitman arm was included in spare parts. I installed spare arm to the steering gear but when installing it the hole is to large to hook up to the tie rod Do I need a tapered shim?
Don

Likely was reamed to use with either an SRE systems or one of the 1-ton TRE steering linkages?
Is it still tapered?

BC and likely others used to sell a tapered sleeve to correct that issue if memory serves.

You have a stock 76/77 pitman arm and a drop pitman arm for 66-75 steering linkage.

Buy the drop arm with the correct taper for a 76/77 steering linkage instead of trying to rig up the incorrect part.

 

[Broncobowsher]

The reason the pitman arm wasn't installed and just included with the parts is because it isn't the right one. It didn't work when the lift was installed and was set aside. Just because it came with the Bronco doesn't mean it is the right part for a Bronco.

Does the Bronco have a drop track arm bracket or axle riser? The drop pitman arm works when paired with one.

 

[1969miller]

you need this:

https://www.wildhorses4x4.com/76-77-ford-bronco-steering-drop-pitman-arm

 

[DonH]

Yes it has a drop track arm bracket installed. I installed it from the spare parts that came with the bronco. Ok i need to get the other drop down pitman arm for a 66-75.

 

[thegreatjustino]

Ok i need to get the other drop down pitman arm for a 66-75

You do not, that's what you have. You need the drop arm for a 76/77.

 

[DirtDonk]

It’s also possible that the previous owner was planning to retrofit the “inverted T” type steering linkage that was normal for 66 to 75.
It’s something that a lot of 76 and 77 owners do, when they lift their trucks, install larger tires, and plan to four wheel them hard.
I wouldn’t mind trying it either way. But I do prefer the early style for larger tires and four wheeling.
If I was just driving on the street, I’d probably leave it with the 76/77 “inverted Y” linkage.
Which it sounds like you already have. Is your linkage in good condition?