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Pitman Arm Confusion
I have a problem replacing my Pitman Arm on my 4runner. I have a 92 Runner and I bought a new pitman and tried to put it on and it didn't fit.... Ok double check P/Ns and I try another new one. Still doesn't fit!! What gives? Steering box looks never changed. Is there some secret or something? It is a PS 4wd truck.
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Pics? It won't go on super easy because it is a press fit, but it should at least slide on.
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Yes, please define "doesn't fit". Last time I removed a pitman arm I did it with a cutoff wheel, and when I installed the new one I did it with a bucket of antiseize and a 4lb sledgehammer.
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I can get the one pitman arm on enough where the nut can only start about a thread. The threads on the box are in a cone shape and the pitman arm is not
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but, that sounds like it may be correct. they will usually have to be pulled on with the nut. |
This is as far onto the box I can get it by hand. This is normal for these trucks?
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Yup. The way that pitman goes on there gives new meaning to the term "press fit"... use a large socket and a BFH to get it on far enough that you have several threads showing, then put the nut on there and start cranking. You'll want a cheater bar on your socket driver. Lots and lots of antiseize will help it go on smoother and come off easier next time.
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Got the pitman arm halfway up the steering box with hitting it and using an impact gun, she will not go any further :(
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as long as you can get it on far enough to use the lock washer, it should be good. you will NEVER get it back to the original location. I have a very strong impact here at work, and mine is still about 1/8" lower than original. and I REUSED the pitman arm. so its the same one, not a new/different part. im not sure what the factory uses, but its much stronger than we have access to. |
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