NAPA doesnt carry a pitman arm for my K5?

[dammit32]

Is my K5 getting to old to get parts for it?

 

[1985K20]

Im not sure, but the problem could be the guy behind the counter...sometimes they just dont feel like making the effort to open the right book.

 

[Silver84k5]

go to the junkyard, its cheap... Plus. a pitman arm isnt really a part that gets worn out, so i wouldnt be surprised if you couldnt get one from a parts store.

 

[Hossbaby50]

What pitman arm do you need? A drop pitman arm can usually be special ordered by parts stores if you can get the guy to actually look up the part you need. It will probably be in a book from a lift company not in there computer of parts depending on the store.

I got my Ford drop pitman arm for crossover steering from Checker.

Harley

 

[HarryH3]

Some pitman arms actually have a ball joint built into them. When the ball joint wears out, you have to replace the entire arm. (My '91 S-10 is like that). But on a K5 pitman arm there isn't anything to wear out, so the demand for them is pretty near zero. If yours is bent or something then a junkyard is probably your best bet (or someone parting out a rig on CK5).

 

[dammit32]

My pitman arm was loose on the steering box and has seen some bad wear from being that way and doesnt seem to stay tight....seems to like to pivot downwards....I'd feel better with it replaced and a nice nylon locknut on the bolt

 

[sweetk30]

actualy the factory nut is a crimp style nut. and if the arm is that sloppy the shaft might be bad also.

 

[santana]

actualy the factory nut is a crimp style nut. and if the arm is that sloppy the shaft might be bad also.

Yeah, what he said but if you need one I have one here. PM me if you need it..