I've got my steering linkage out of the car so I can remove the overspray, repaint the center link, control arms, struts and calipers. I've got new tie rods and balljoints, but don't know what to do with the pitman arm. It's got a little ball joint pressed into it and I can't find them online anywhere. Are they typically replaced, or is there a similar part off a RX-7 or B-truck that I can use?

 

Yes that is a wearable part. If you are replacing the idler arm, you should replace the pitman arm. The 2 perform essentially the same function on different sides of the vehicle.

I just ordered a pitman arm, along with all my bushings, tie-rods, ball joints, and idler arm, from a shop in Australia. Hopefully it will all fit, without any dramas.

 

Yes I would replce the pit man arm. I found one off of ebay.

 

Yes I would replace the pit man arm. I found one off of ebay.

 

JC, where'd you find a pitmarn arm?

 

I have not got them yet, but he was supposed to be sending everything out today. He also has some great prices on complete bushings for the front and rear.

Rob Mills
Ringwood Auto Parts
8 Launders Avenue
Wonga Park 3115
Victoria Australia
Phone & Fax..03 9722 2842

 

lol, "Wonga Park". The Aussies sure know how to name their towns, I sent some RX3 stuff to a guy in Toowoomba once.