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4x4 Related Groups => Tech Talk => Topic started by: bubba on May 07, 2007, 03:10:47 PM

Title: pitman arm nut
Post by: bubba on May 07, 2007, 03:10:47 PM

Does anyone know the size of the nut on a 88 YJ pitman arm-thx

Title: hey
Post by: unionjack on May 25, 2007, 09:23:27 AM

mine was vice grip size :lol:

Title: pitman arm nut
Post by: apex on May 25, 2007, 10:03:18 AM

at least its not sawzall size.  :lol:
/end hijack

Title: Wrench
Post by: bae146 on May 25, 2007, 01:20:54 PM

Mine was crescent wrench size.  Just be careful to not use the metric crescent wrench!!!

Title: pitman arm nut
Post by: CJ-7 on May 25, 2007, 01:32:06 PM

Crescent wrench..........  aka several sixteenths :lol:  :lol:

Title: mm
Post by: bae146 on May 25, 2007, 02:38:55 PM

Also known as many millimeters by the import crowd. :lol:

Title: pitman arm nut
Post by: bubba on May 25, 2007, 03:13:21 PM

so helpful!!!!! :lol: -myslef and UnionJack have both tried with all of the above...less the sawzall-I think I need a bigger f wrench

Title: pitman arm nut
Post by: unionjack on May 25, 2007, 07:35:14 PM

ahhhhh not the dreaded F$%K*#G wrench

Title: pitman arm nut
Post by: TaTtOo on May 25, 2007, 07:50:41 PM

I found a pipe wrench and BFH to be helpful

Title: 18"
Post by: bae146 on May 25, 2007, 11:14:38 PM

I used an 18 in crescent with a pipe over the end.  Wack the wrench with a hammer while pulling for all your might.  Wear GLOVES.  The thicker the better.

Title: pitman arm nut
Post by: hps4evr on May 25, 2007, 11:28:50 PM

im gonna say its about a 29mm or 30mm, give or take. my impact gun works just fine taking them off... the perks of being a tech i guess. i forget which size it is because i just grab a socket from the set without looking.

Title: pitman arm nut
Post by: unionjack on May 28, 2007, 10:14:31 AM

jamie im thinking your gonna have to cut that sucker off!!!!! time to break out the die grinder, or i can do it  if you really want me that close to your jeep with an angle grinder!!!!!!! :lol:

Title: pitman arm nut
Post by: Gearhead on May 28, 2007, 02:33:39 PM

1 5/16" is the closest size I've got . As already mentioned , a "stout" air impact gun has always worked for me , when combined with sufficient supply of air.  DO NOT beat on it , DO NOT use a torch ! .  I'm sure you have used plenty of penetrating oil . A long 1/2"(quality) breaker bar will loosen that nut too.


The pitman arm may or may not come off easily , use the correct puller , some patience and more penetrant . Apply pressure with the puller , walk away if it doesn't budge , leaving the puller on with tension on it . Several attempts may be necessary. DO NOT beat on it.

Don't make me come over there !


Torque the nut to 185 ft/lbs

Title: pitman arm nut
Post by: bubba on May 28, 2007, 06:27:20 PM

Thx Jeff!-yeh we got it off today-filed down the sides of the nut and then slid a wrench  on it-started bending the puller-it was on so tight..thx for all replies-