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    8/08/2020 7:54 AM  #1

    Chuck
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    65 pitman arm, idler arm frame bracket, centerlink do they wear out?

    Do these parts wear out? 

     

    8/08/2020 4:59 PM  #2

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    Re: 65 pitman arm, idler arm frame bracket, centerlink do they wear out?

    UUUHHHHHHH.........sorta like everything?!!!

    After 50+ years  stuff like that needs re-building or replacing. Rock Auto has good prices.
    Moog (IF you can get it) usta have good stuff now..........?
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    8/08/2020 10:47 PM  #3

    rpm
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    Re: 65 pitman arm, idler arm frame bracket, centerlink do they wear out?

    If the parts that bolt to those listed parts are  kept tight, from where would the wear occur?

    Bob. 69 Mach 1, 393W, SMOD Toploader, Armstrong  steering, factory AC.
     

    8/09/2020 12:08 AM  #4

    50vert
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    Re: 65 pitman arm, idler arm frame bracket, centerlink do they wear out?

    +1 to Bob's post.
    Unless accident damaged, those parts listed, should last longer than you, me and Sal ... combined.

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    8/09/2020 8:38 PM  #5

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    Re: 65 pitman arm, idler arm frame bracket, centerlink do they wear out?

    The center link, as I recall, has a non replaceable taper-ball/sockets at the pitman arm and the idler arm and they will wear out requiring replacement of the center link.  I suppose the idler arm bracket (shaft) could wear if the bushing wasn't working correctly.  Might want to check it.

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