Reaming pitman arm

[lagbolt]

Does anyone know if this would work for reaming my pitman arm for GM one ton setup from ruff stuff?I know the correct reaming size is 1 1/2 tpf or 7.125 degrees.http://store.snapon.com/Accessories-Reamer-Tapered-1-2-1-Taper-P634513.aspx

 

[Broncobowsher]

I can't guarantee the degree of taper. That is a reamer that is ½" at the tip and 1" at the handle. But no where in the description do I see the angle of the taper.

I don't know if the ball joint reamers will go small enough for steering http://www.speedwaymotors.com/search.html?query=reamer

 

[thirdtime]

I bought my reamer from Mike at extreme custom fab when I bought the 1 ton tie rod set up. I have now done 4 sets with it and it works great. Good guy to deal with and the fit is perfect.

 

[lagbolt]

I can get it from the local snapon guy.Which would be cheaper and faster. He goes by my shop everyday. Thirdtime does the reamer you have say anything like (1/2 - 1). I would like to buy it locally if I could.

 

[thirdtime]

The one I got from Mike is a #2 Ball Joint Taper Reamer with a size listing of 7/16 to 1". And move slow when you ream it, but don't be afraid of it. The first joint I did took me 45 minutes, now I do them in 5.

 

[lagbolt]

Thirdtime thanks. Do you think if I us the 1/2 to 1" taper it will be sloppy or just go with it?

 

[thirdtime]

Not sure about that taper. I would call the people you bought the set up from and ask them. I would think they should be able to help you out. Good luck, it's a great system.

 

[Rustytruck]

Read this.
http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/jeep-hardcore-tech/1055795-tapered-reamers-pitman-arm-woes.html

 

[welndmn]

The snap on one is known to be the worst.
That one is mainly for cleaning up a taper, not cutting a new one.
Wild horses has the one you need.

 

[lagbolt]

Thanks Rustytruck great info.