TN Wanted: Stock Pitman arm for 73 Bronco

[joelkwood]

City: Memphis

I ended up with the wrong stock Pitman arm after purchasing off of eBay. I have a Pitman arm (power steering version) for a 76-77 Bronco. I need one for a 73 Bronco. Am willing to even trade or buy. Thanks for your help.

 

[bigmuddy]

Whats the difference between the two?

 

[Viperwolf1]

Whats the difference between the two?

There are 2 differences. First is manual versus power steer arms. Then there's the difference in depth the drag link hole is reamed out. I think it's smaller on the '76-'77 arms.

 

[thegreatjustino]

The manual and power steering pitman arms are a different design, but are interchangeable. The 76/77 pitman arm has a smaller tapered hole and is not interchangeable to the earlier t-style steering linkage due to the different taper.

 

[Viperwolf1]

Of course, one could just use a tapered reamer on the later arm and make the hole the right size.

 

[bigmuddy]

There are 2 differences. First is manual versus power steer arms. Then there's the difference in depth the drag link hole is reamed out. I think it's smaller on the '76-'77 arms.

I knew there was a difference between manual and power, I was unaware of the difference between the early power and the 76-77 arms though! Thanks man!
I believe I have a 76/77 in the shop somewhere.

 

[bigmuddy]

The manual and power steering pitman arms are a different design, but are interchangeable. The 76/77 pitman arm has a smaller tapered hole and is not interchangeable to the earlier t-style steering linkage due to the different taper.

Ok, that might be why I never realized the difference as I run a 76/76 steering box but they are reamed for the 1-ton steering linkage.