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pat in Santa Cruz · 12-09-2012, 10:52 PM

the new manufactured ones are the safest. There have been failures with welded ones. Even Henry shortened the pitman arm for 1932. Combine it with round spindle balls and the steering gets much easier. If the spindle balls are .020 out of round, they will contribute to stiff steering. A&L re balls the spindle arms the right way so the ball does not break off. With new smooth surfaces you can use the Teflon buttons, AKA EZ steer kit, in the tie rod and drag link ends which will make it even easier to steer..

12-09-2012, 10:52 PM	#7
pat in Santa Cruz Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: santa cruz, calif Posts: 2,011	Re: Opinions on using a Shortened Pitman Arm the new manufactured ones are the safest. There have been failures with welded ones. Even Henry shortened the pitman arm for 1932. Combine it with round spindle balls and the steering gets much easier. If the spindle balls are .020 out of round, they will contribute to stiff steering. A&L re balls the spindle arms the right way so the ball does not break off. With new smooth surfaces you can use the Teflon buttons, AKA EZ steer kit, in the tie rod and drag link ends which will make it even easier to steer..