FROR pitman arm insert DOES NOT fit!!!! WTF?? - Pirate4x4.Com : 4x4 and Off-Road Forum

TANKOMA · 08-17-2001, 02:56 PM

WTF?!?! <IMG SRC="smilies/pissed.gif" border="0"> I removed the stock rod end from the toy pitman arm and there is NO way in hell that the insert will fit in the pitman arm!! Its not even close to fitting!!
What the fawk is the deal <IMG SRC="smilies/question.gif" border="0">
This is really holdin me up...
????????

OOP'S · 08-17-2001, 02:59 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by TANKOMA:
<STRONG>WTF?!?! <IMG SRC="smilies/pissed.gif" border="0"> I removed the stock rod end from the toy pitman arm and there is NO way in hell that the insert will fit in the pitman arm!! Its not even close to fitting!!
What the fawk is the deal <IMG SRC="smilies/question.gif" border="0">
This is really holdin me up...
????????</STRONG>

Why are you wasting your time bitching here, call them up and vent out to them!!!!

Joe H · 08-17-2001, 03:15 PM

I just went through the same thing this week! What this means is that you don't have an OEM pitman arm. But it's not the end of the world! I took a die grinder to the inside of my arm and holding the new insert with pliers, I ground it smaller with a bench grinder (keeping it as round as possible) until I had a press fit. <IMG SRC="smilies/eek.gif" border="0"> I'm going to weld it up tonight! Good luck!

Brandon · 08-17-2001, 03:17 PM

gee that arm from marlin for $40 or whatever is looking better huh? LOL

ErikB · 08-17-2001, 05:06 PM

I think I mentioned in your other post that if its not an OEM arm, it wont fit...
You don't know if its OEM or not (if you haven't always owned the truck it came from) until you try this, I guess.

What Eight has been doing is mounting it to an old stud, chucking it up in the drill press (kinda works as a lathe), and using a grinder on it as its spinning to bring it down to a shape/size that will fit the particular arm. Hope that helps.

Chris Geiger · 08-17-2001, 05:23 PM

I have seen at least 4 different styles of stock Pitman arms, each with a different tie rod end design. One insert is not going to fit all of these different types.

Domenic · 08-18-2001, 02:12 PM

Who sells the inserts? I need to make a spare
soon. Thanks <IMG SRC="smilies/smile.gif" border="0">

Domenic · 08-18-2001, 10:33 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Chris Geiger:
<STRONG>I have seen at least 4 different styles of stock Pitman arms, each with a different tie rod end design. One insert is not going to fit all of these different types.</STRONG>

Cris. Do you sell the inserts?

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bertha · 08-18-2001, 10:35 PM

It's not that big a deal guys <IMG SRC="smilies/wink.gif" border="0"> I just went the local machine shop and had him machine out the piece that has the cup shape inside. Cost me $10 bucks and wala it pressed right in. Oh and BTW I also tacked it in a few places for good measure. <IMG SRC="smilies/biggrin.gif" border="0">

Chris Geiger · 08-19-2001, 08:12 PM

No we don't sell the inserts, but we do sell complete arms for $99

marco · 08-19-2001, 09:08 PM

Weld the arm on.

08-17-2001, 02:56 PM	#1 (permalink)
TANKOMA Registered User Join Date: Jan 2001 Member # 3056 Location: Blossburg, PA Posts: 606	FROR pitman arm insert DOES NOT fit!!!! WTF?? WTF?!?! <IMG SRC="smilies/pissed.gif" border="0"> I removed the stock rod end from the toy pitman arm and there is NO way in hell that the insert will fit in the pitman arm!! Its not even close to fitting!! What the fawk is the deal <IMG SRC="smilies/question.gif" border="0"> This is really holdin me up... ???????? __________________ --------- Steve Dalton "Tank"/"Trugg" ....Parting out my '96 Tacoma Truggy

08-17-2001, 03:15 PM	#3 (permalink)
Joe H Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Member # 964 Location: Cameron Park, Ca Posts: 393	I just went through the same thing this week! What this means is that you don't have an OEM pitman arm. But it's not the end of the world! I took a die grinder to the inside of my arm and holding the new insert with pliers, I ground it smaller with a bench grinder (keeping it as round as possible) until I had a press fit. <IMG SRC="smilies/eek.gif" border="0"> I'm going to weld it up tonight! Good luck! __________________ ROCK-N-ROLL 4X4 [url]www.rocknroll4x4.com[/url] 85 Toy, Spooled when I flip the switch! [url]http://motor-sports.blogspot.com[/url]

08-17-2001, 03:17 PM	#4 (permalink)
Brandon Registered User Join Date: Mar 1975 Member # 6 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 13,666	gee that arm from marlin for $40 or whatever is looking better huh? LOL __________________ This Space for rent!

08-17-2001, 05:06 PM	#5 (permalink)
ErikB Grocery Getter Join Date: Feb 2000 Member # 59 Location: Auburn, CA Posts: 10,506	I think I mentioned in your other post that if its not an OEM arm, it wont fit... You don't know if its OEM or not (if you haven't always owned the truck it came from) until you try this, I guess. What Eight has been doing is mounting it to an old stud, chucking it up in the drill press (kinda works as a lathe), and using a grinder on it as its spinning to bring it down to a shape/size that will fit the particular arm. Hope that helps. __________________ . BUY MY CAMPER <click here> http://home.4x4wire.com/erik '97 4runner build

08-18-2001, 02:12 PM	#7 (permalink)
Domenic Registered User Join Date: Jul 2001 Member # 5816 Location: Roseville, Ca & Kamiah, Idaho Posts: 960	Who sells the inserts? I need to make a spare soon. Thanks <IMG SRC="smilies/smile.gif" border="0"> __________________ Sierra Trail Maintenance Volunteers – Director 69 Bronco..03 F250 PSD..Roseville, Ca.

08-17-2001, 05:23 PM	#6 (permalink)
Chris Geiger Registered User Join Date: Feb 2000 Member # 26 Posts: 8,396	I have seen at least 4 different styles of stock Pitman arms, each with a different tie rod end design. One insert is not going to fit all of these different types.

08-18-2001, 10:35 PM	#9 (permalink)
bertha Registered User Join Date: Mar 2001 Member # 3668 Location: Ft. Hell Posts: 2,460	It's not that big a deal guys <IMG SRC="smilies/wink.gif" border="0"> I just went the local machine shop and had him machine out the piece that has the cup shape inside. Cost me $10 bucks and wala it pressed right in. Oh and BTW I also tacked it in a few places for good measure. <IMG SRC="smilies/biggrin.gif" border="0">

08-19-2001, 08:12 PM	#10 (permalink)
Chris Geiger Registered User Join Date: Feb 2000 Member # 26 Posts: 8,396	No we don't sell the inserts, but we do sell complete arms for $99

08-19-2001, 09:08 PM	#11 (permalink)
marco Registered User Join Date: May 2001 Member # 4698 Location: Millbrae, CA (Bay Area) Posts: 568	Weld the arm on. __________________ Press Alt+F4 to see my nudie girl picture collection. Keep trying until it works... be patient.

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