Yep - another Pitman arm question ( subtitle: this thing tried to kill me)

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@65swb45 - The parts arrived as promised yesterday, open wrenching at 6 o’clock this morning and I think I’ve got the set up roughed in but wanted to doublecheck before I start tightening everything down. The quality of parts that you have provided has been excellent, so has the coaching.

The steering arms are nice and level which from my sports car wrenching suggest that the set ups in properly but I wanted to double check if I may.

 

[65swb45]

Looking pretty typical now Tom.

 

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Looking pretty typical now Tom.

@65swb45 - I am quite happy to be typical finally ( although my family would probably hasten to add it only very narrowly applies. Ha)

I will tighten it up!

 

[65swb45]

You’re in good company here.

 

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OK -so taking all of this and turning it to a get-well plan,

Job #1 get the missing bolt in there

Job #2 is get the steering arms back on the correct sides? Idea being that will help make sure I am setting up the rods and links properly AND determine if I need wheel spacers?

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Anyone know the bolt size for the missing knuckle backing piece? I've found several places but not the sizing.

Thanks!

 

[65swb45]

6mmx1.0, 12mm long.

 

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Thanks Mark!