'''' on my 51, the pitman arm spline is definitely tapered. '''''
the tech article says ....
After I removed the old ends, I welded two 3/4’’ nuts about two inches in from the ends of the threaded portion of the tie rod, so adjustment / turning is easier, foregoing the vise grip marks commonly found here.
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my 51 does NOT have a taper pitman. it has a straight spline and the pitman arm ONLY fits one way as there is one wider section on the splines.

Brett,
a BIG thanks for the cheer, wink it was fun to think about the way in which to do the mod and show others who keep their stock front ends and MAKE it a better ride and more user friendly. By being user friendly insures keeping them on the road & happy. smile grin

yes i did weld a big nut one for each side. it's kinda hard to show both nuts in a detailed photo of a long rod. maybe what you can do is add to my tech article and we'll get hold of peg and add an addendum showing this mod can accomodate many other years. include more pics for the tech article too.

that's a GREAT JOB and nice pics

Last edited by carolines truck; 03/02/2009 12:23 AM.
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