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longsidelandry 12-10-2009 04:44 PM
Pitman Arm & Idler Arm
 
I need to get the pitman arm and idler arm replaced on my truck, it's a 07 Chevy Silverado Classic extended cab Z71. Does anybody know how hard it would be to do myself or if I should just bring it to a shop and have somebody do it? If I should bring it to a shop (which I most likely will), what shop in the Lafayette/New Iberia area would be best to bring it to?

bay_slayer 12-10-2009 04:52 PM
If you can get the special tools to do it, I'd say go for. But without the tools you aint getting that pitman arm off, for sure.

Deadly D 12-10-2009 04:56 PM
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Originally Posted by bay_slayer (Post 89348)
If you can get the special tools to do it, I'd say go for. But without the tools you aint getting that pitman arm off, for sure.
cutting torch,8lb sledge and a welding machine any thing can be done. Now I didnt say right:*****:

Montauk17 12-10-2009 04:59 PM
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Originally Posted by longsidelandry (Post 89343)
I need to get the pitman arm and idler arm replaced on my truck, it's a 07 Chevy Silverado Classic extended cab Z71. Does anybody know how hard it would be to do myself or if I should just bring it to a shop and have somebody do it? If I should bring it to a shop (which I most likely will), what shop in the Lafayette/New Iberia area would be best to bring it to?
T-Pats off of louisiana ave. tell him Ryan at the prop shop sent you,he will treat you right.

2ndamendment 12-10-2009 05:19 PM
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Originally Posted by Cap'n D (Post 89350)
cutting torch,8lb sledge and a welding machine any thing can be done. Now I didnt say right:*****:

D what about the duct tape? You forgot the duct tape.

Deadly D 12-10-2009 05:21 PM
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Originally Posted by 2ndamendment (Post 89356)
D what about the duct tape? You forgot the duct tape.
Ok duct tape and tie wire:*****:

wtretrievers 12-10-2009 05:23 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Cap'n D (Post 89358)
Ok duct tape and tie wire:*****:
By tie wire you mean clothes hanger right?

Dink 12-10-2009 05:24 PM
How in the world does that need to be changed on an 07 truck??? shoulda got the Dodge...........

Deadly D 12-10-2009 05:25 PM
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Originally Posted by wtretrievers (Post 89360)
By tie wire you mean clothes hanger right?
no that stuff is to stiff:*****::*****:

outcast 12-15-2009 03:08 PM
you can go to any autozone and get the tools you need to change that pitman arm. if you got the right tools its a breeze. it will also help if you have an aircompressor and a imapact. Or you could drive over to my house and I will change it for you, if you bring the part and some beer!

longsidelandry 12-15-2009 03:26 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by outcast (Post 91659)
you can go to any autozone and get the tools you need to change that pitman arm. if you got the right tools its a breeze. it will also help if you have an aircompressor and a imapact. Or you could drive over to my house and I will change it for you, if you bring the part and some beer!
Man if you didn't live so far away I would take you up on that! Thanks though.

Ray 12-15-2009 04:49 PM
I got one of them forks to hammer it off.
Most places like Autozone will loan you the tools you need if you buy
the parts from their store.
That is how it works over here. You might want to check it out over
there.

Ray 12-16-2009 02:51 PM
I had these for my old Jeep
 
2 Attachment(s)
Will they help? I needed it for my pitman arm. I think I have a pitman arm for a '76 Jeep around here somewhere too.

longsidelandry 12-16-2009 03:19 PM
I guess that's what I would need Ray, I'm not sure. I'll probably see about changing them out right after hunting season so that I have a full day to mess with it incase something doesn't go right lol. I'll definately check out what they say at AutoZone about loaning me the tools and let you know what they say.

Ray 12-16-2009 03:21 PM
Those are mine. If you need to borrow them, let me know.

longsidelandry 12-16-2009 03:39 PM
Ok, sounds good, thanks man.


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