Pitman Arm on 1992 GMC

Rawdeal Phil · 04-05-2007, 07:31 PM

I'm attempting to replace the pitman arm on my 1992 GMC truck(1500 2 WD),I have the old one off does any one have any tips for putting on the new one,I have it on but getting it all the way up on the spline threads
is a pain I've been using cheater bar to tighten it,thinking the nut would draw it together,but it feels like I'm going to snap something.Input would be appreciated.

Thanks,
Phill

mudseeker · 04-06-2007, 06:37 PM

the impact gun is your friend.

ktate2002 · 04-07-2007, 07:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rawdeal Phil

I'm attempting to replace the pitman arm on my 1992 GMC truck(1500 2 WD),I have the old one off does any one have any tips for putting on the new one,I have it on but getting it all the way up on the spline threads
is a pain I've been using cheater bar to tighten it,thinking the nut would draw it together,but it feels like I'm going to snap something.Input would be appreciated.

Thanks,
Phill

It doesn't necessarily have to go the entire length up the spline threads. It is a tapered fit. Some arms go on further than others.

illlmikeilll · 10-14-2009, 08:29 PM

I am having the same issue, and I dun wanna break any thing
I am using a 3/4 inch breaker bar and the handle from my floor jack and giving it all i got and it aint budging any further.

BernieB · 10-14-2009, 09:45 PM

Impact gun is the best way to put those puppies on. But, if you don't have a gun, and you're replacing it with the same stock arm, you should be able to see a line on the shaft where the old one was. It'll be clean below the line and dirty above it; just get the new one up to the line and you should be good to go.

gmctrucks · 10-15-2009, 05:14 AM

Also if you have a cheap impact it won't do the job but as Bernie wrote look where the old one left a mark and you should be OK. The reason is the wife bought me some Mickey Mouse impact and it wouldn't have the strength to tighten stuff up right like putting in wheels studs so I bought me a Sears impact that did it.

04-05-2007, 07:31 PM	#1
Rawdeal Phil Full Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Mobile,Al Posts: 25	Pitman Arm on 1992 GMC I'm attempting to replace the pitman arm on my 1992 GMC truck(1500 2 WD),I have the old one off does any one have any tips for putting on the new one,I have it on but getting it all the way up on the spline threads is a pain I've been using cheater bar to tighten it,thinking the nut would draw it together,but it feels like I'm going to snap something.Input would be appreciated. Thanks, Phill

04-06-2007, 06:37 PM	#2
mudseeker Senior Moderator Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: michigan Posts: 6,373	the impact gun is your friend. __________________ i'd rather be hunting

10-14-2009, 08:29 PM	#4
illlmikeilll Full Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 16	Could Some One verify this? I am having the same issue, and I dun wanna break any thing I am using a 3/4 inch breaker bar and the handle from my floor jack and giving it all i got and it aint budging any further.

10-14-2009, 09:45 PM	#5
BernieB Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Fredericksburg, VA Posts: 1,901	Impact gun is the best way to put those puppies on. But, if you don't have a gun, and you're replacing it with the same stock arm, you should be able to see a line on the shaft where the old one was. It'll be clean below the line and dirty above it; just get the new one up to the line and you should be good to go. __________________ If the guys who design 'em had to take one home, use it every day for 2 years, and do all the maint and repairs themselves, cars would have a button on the dash to change the oil, filters & plugs.

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10-15-2009, 05:14 AM	#6
gmctrucks Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Houston,Texas Posts: 4,030	Also if you have a cheap impact it won't do the job but as Bernie wrote look where the old one left a mark and you should be OK. The reason is the wife bought me some Mickey Mouse impact and it wouldn't have the strength to tighten stuff up right like putting in wheels studs so I bought me a Sears impact that did it.

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