Pitman Arm Installation on Mini PS Box (1 Viewer)

[Jukelemon]

Any trick to getting the arm on in the right location? I know that some gear boxes only have a certain number of positions.

Thanks and yes, I feel stupid asking this question.

Juke

 

[Texx]

I used JTO's mount, they advise to measure to the shock tower before removing your old frame mount so you know the distance from the pitman arm to a set point. Center the PS box, measure the distance, mount her up. I'm at home without my 40, but I'm sure somebody can measure their's and get it to you.

 

[Pin_Head]

Are you talking about clocking the arm correctly on the shaft slines? The arm and shaft end have a center line match mark to help you out.

I moved the box forward about .5 inch and shortened the drag link the same amount. I also moved th drag link as clse to the frame as possible to clear 35 inch tires. Mock it u and test it out before you drill any holes or mount it permanently.

 

[Jukelemon]

Yes, clocking the arm. I will look for the line. Thanks

 

[aZ..fj-40]

Juke, I used Bill Dorey's mount, and it uses the original pedistal holes. I centered the box, and re-installed the pitman arm with the wheels in the same position as before the arm came off the old box. That worked great, and was simple! Keep it simple I always say! Earl

 

[Jukelemon]

OK, I saw the lines. So, I am either going to be dead on or 180 Degrees off. Simple to tell so thanks!!!