Pitman Arm Pullers

[BigBen]

Hey guys,

I'm still getting around to rebuilding the front end on my '95 Yukon. I took it into the shop and found that all I really need to replace right now are the pitman and idler arms. I'll save the rest for next summer and nicer weather!

Now the question:

Can I use a standard pitman arm puller and do the job in the truck. The local places rent the tool pretty cheap. Otherwise I've been looking at this special OTC puller that claims I can do the job on the truck without pulling the box out. (Still have to release it from the 3 frame bolts)

I'd like to hear that I can do it on the truck witn a normal Autozone cheapy loaner puller. If not, I want to get the specific one ordered now so I'll have it in time.

Thanks,

-Ben

 

[Jason4x4]

I have done lots of those, and that tool is a PIA. If you already have the 3 bolts out, it isn't much harder to undo the lines and the steering shaft, and do it on the ground. I wouldn't waste time with that tool.

 

[BigBen]

Cool. That's kind of what I figured. I don't mind saving the cash on the tool at all.

Thanks!

-Ben

 

[BigBen]

FWIW:

I got the arms changed this weekend. Not as bad as I thought it would be, but still a long weekend of picking away at it.

I made an early decision to just pull the swaybar off the truck and get it out of the way while I was working. This was a great idea.

I still had to unbolt the steering box from the frame, but I was then able to use the cheapie Autozone loaner pitman puller to get the arm off while under the truck.

Everything is back together and the swaybar is back on the truck with new end links. My wheel is off by about 20 degrees now, so I'm taking it in for an alignment.

Thanks for the help,

-Ben