Recent content by Floyddparsons

I installed the Durango box a year ago, and kept the stock pitman arm. I just recently upgraded to one ton steering and bought a new pitman arm (reamed out for the link). Both pitman arms didn't slide up all the way onto the splined pitman shaft. It seems like there is enough thread for the nut...

ended up with inserts and everything is fine

about the learning and tools never being wasted money

Good point, completely agree

Thanks so much guys. I’ll be ok with inserts-my widest point is .85” right now. But I will see about new knuckles as well. That way maybe I won’t have wasted the money I forked over for the reamer.

Thanks I couldn’t remember what size hole the inserts needed. I’ll measure tomorrow. They’re deep enough so that the nuts will barely bottom out when installed. Then the joints would have very little articulation.

I went with a Durango box, huge difference. I opted for a new one from Rock Auto, can’t remember the price. I think you need ‘98 or ‘99, non-snow plow version. Someone told me that it’s better to get the old Saginaw box, and they’re hard to find. It’s a tight fit, but it bolts right in. Anyway...

Like usual I just couldn’t stop, ran the reamer a little too deep on my knuckle, then did it again on the other side. So I cut some copper tubing and used it like a bushing so the TRE’s would seat better. What’s the worst that could happen? I figure I’ll know if it wears and gets loose. Right?