So just to set record straight…spoke to them just now and they have by mistake sent wrong one back by simple accident and quickly made up for it. Just want to make sure there was some context here.
Yup Larry, had one on order and then was told massive back order. Checking with another vendor now. But yes want to replace. I cleaned up the grounding terminals on my old one just in case. We shall see.
Question for the followers…any advice on how to clean the splines - even on the rag joint? Was going to lightly oil them to clean away some of the rust in the grooves and wipe away.
Just a small update…everything went well with the conical type puller and didn’t even produce a loud ‘bang.’ Just gentle tapping on each side of arm, a few twists of the puller and repeat. Made hash marks (in red) just so I can get it aligned correctly when I reinstall…not sure if this will...
@bikersmurf do you have any recommendation on which way to go for - easiest route? Will have fender off - but curious to your perspective. Pitman arm was off during my FJ's rebuild back in April, so it has that going for it. But this other option looks like remove that threaded "bung" and...
....and while I have your attention....is this the cotter pin that you can remove instead of the Pitman arm? Not seeing how removing that pin will allow the rod below will unlatch or slide off?
Looks like my toyota box needs a full rebuild and will be sending to the wizards at West Texas O/R. I understand I can do a removal in two basic ways.....pull the pitman arm off the sector shaft or disconnect the cotter pin from the lower rod. And then remove the rag joint.
Question is - does...