is any amount of play in the pitman arms acceptable?

[Jason]

I'm about to order a new set from, my left has more play than the right is that normal? they only have about 44k miles on them.

[632 Regal]

pitman arms?

[BigKriss]

i was thinking the same thing, however i rulled out the pitman arm becasue he's getting a set. play is acceptable untill they break however how much play you want depends on how you like the ride.

[Jason]

The one under the steering box with the bushing. Or at least thats what i think its called now...

[Hector]

stabilizer links last weekend. Also, replaced the center tie rod link while I was at it. The pitman arms didn't have any play but the center tie rod link did. Any kind of play no matter how insignificant it is begs for replacement. I would replace them even though they may be a PITA to replace.

I'm about to order a new set from, my left has more play than the right is that normal? they only have about 44k miles on them.

[632 Regal]

right, if in question replace them.

[Kalevera]

Like Jeff, I'm confused as to what "pitman arm" implies in this context. The pitman arm extends from the steering box to the center link and has no bushings or ball joints to wear out (the center link, however, has a bushing and can wear). The Idler arm trails the pitman arm and has a sleeved bushing that can wear out over a long time. Again, it's normally the center link that wears out first.

best, whit

[Ted K]

How about those two little ones in the rear. Are those pitman arms or dog bones.

[liquidtiger720]

How about those two little ones in the rear. Are those pitman arms or dog bones.

My BMA bill lists those at pitman arms

[mattyb]

they are dog bones, correct me if im wrong but on any car the pitman arm is specific to the link off the steering