Im changing my pitman and idler arms tomorrow. Ive heard you must remove the steering gear to do so. Anyone know any tips to avoid doing this and speed things up a little. I will be changing both again and adding the cognito kit in a few weeks i am just trying to get my H2 rolling safely for the weekend. It looks tight under the pitman arm. Dont think a conventional puller will fit which is what I have heard. any tips would be appreciated thanks guys.

 

Let me know if you figure it out and you're successful. I couldn't get it done myself.

Charles

 

you could change those parts in a matter of a few hours if you have the tools it takes. your best best would be to go ahead and get the braces from them as well.

 

The local front end mechanic here uses a torch to cut the pitman arm off to save him time. When he told me that I made a mental note to never take my truck to him.

 

most front end shops have to heat or torch the ones that come off hard .
have been a ase tec for over 15 years , there is no problems with using one if the other metheds dont work , just have to be carfull...mike

 

We changed the idler, pitman, and both tie rods without special tools. Took half a day. U may need a bar to come down through the top on drivers side. Be careful to line the spline back up correctly or u will be getting a new steering box as well
Charles