Steering arm options

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Martinbuilt

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Hi.
I'm finally getting a chance to work on my steering and spindles.
This is the first time I've had it apart.
The balls on both sides are badly worn. I see that snyders has steering arms that have been renewed. Is this what most do? I like the idea of having reconditioned Ford parts over something brand new.
Thanks for any input.
 
Martinbuilt said:
Hi.
I'm finally getting a chance to work on my steering and spindles.
This is the first time I've had it apart.
The balls on both sides are badly worn. I see that snyders has steering arms that have been renewed. Is this what most do? I like the idea of having reconditioned Ford parts over something brand new.
Thanks for any input.
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I actually machine the ball(s) from the studs and I install replacement balls onto that stud. As mentioned above, many do purchased restored steering arms from various vendors.

To my knowledge, no one is producing new steering arms, so you will be forced to restore your arms however might I suggest you consider purchasing one of the new Pitman Arms that is shorter than they were originally.
 
Just be sure they are done like Brent says
Others often drill ball and shank out and weld thru the remaining iron.
Greatly weakens the assembly. I’ve seen them fail.
Check with Bert’s and inquire as to procedures…I think they do them that way.
 
Oldbluoval said:
Just be sure they are done like Brent says
Others often drill ball and shank out and weld thru the remaining iron.
Greatly weakens the assembly. I’ve seen them fail.
Check with Bert’s and inquire as to procedures…I think they do them that way.
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Amen on seeing them fail. Had one that was powder coated and the ball with stem came totally off the arm. Back of the arm looked pristine with no sign of the failure or empty hole showing through the powder coat. Luckily it just happened in my own driveway and not at 50 mph away from home. Lucked out!
 
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