new ball joint or just pitman arm?

[AWSOM50]

I need to order a bunch of parts but I need to clarify something:

The ball joint that joins the pitman arm to the steering system has loads of play in it and needs replacing.  Do I need to get a whole new arm, or can the joint on the end be replaced?

Thanks

[mikepmcs]

maybe this thread will help.
i'm trying to understand the question and it appears you are asking about the idler arm itself.
Please clarify if i'm mistaken.

http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,26895.0.html

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Mike

[Just 6T9 CHGR]

The pitman arm joint is not replaceable.....the whole arm must be changed....be prepared to spend some $$$ though....

[moparguy01]

Once again us late 3rd gen guys are superior. my pitman arm was 32 bucks. 

[AWSOM50]

thank you guys but i'm a little confused now.  Could anyone post the diagram of the steering setup so I can point out the bit thats messed up?  I have the service manual but its on my old comp..Thanks  I'd appreciate it.

[mikepmcs]

hope this helps

sorry a little big so you'll have to scroll to see the whole thing.


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Mike

[AWSOM50]

thank you Mike.

This is the bit that has play in it.  It's the pitman arm, right?

So I need a whole new one?

[mikepmcs]

Moog part # K7041

$34.79 @ www.rockauto.com



This could be the same part but wait for someone to verify please.

bump, help me fellas...

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Mike

[AWSOM50]

mike, thanks again..

so can anyone confirm if this is the idler arm or pitman arm which I need? 

[sean68charger]

try will at usimports or usautomotive, they will probably have it in stock so there will be no need to ship it over from the states

[Just 6T9 CHGR]

That is the pitman arm... The one you highlighted with the 'this" & the arrow

the Moog # that Mike posted is for the idler arm.



the pitman arm is pressed onto the steering box.   The idler arm is bolted on the pass side of the k-frame....


Again, be prepared to spend well over $100 for a new/rebuilt one (if you can find one)

See here....

NOS
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/MOPAR-NOS-1966-67-68-69-B-BODY-ORG-PITMAN-ARM-440-HEMI_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ33712QQihZ001QQitemZ110110205984QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWDVW


Even better...

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/MOPAR-B-E-body-Steering-Pitman-Arm-NEW-1962-72_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ34200QQihZ018QQitemZ280098335808QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWDVW

[mikepmcs]

My bad.  Thanks Chris for the education and assistance as always.

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Mike

[BigBlackDodge]

I picked up a pitman arm @ Auto Zone for a 100.00 bucks a few months back. Check around, the price varies alot for this part!


BBD

[Just 6T9 CHGR]

My bad. Thanks Chris for the education and assistance as always.

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Mike

No trouble Mike

[AWSOM50]

thanks guys, i ordered the pitman arm.