Pitman Arm/Center Link fit question--Yes I'm Neurotic!!

[jocko124]

Gentlemen,

I know the fit between a Pitman Arm and the Center Link shank it fits on is tight, but I just wanted to make sure mine fits reasonably well before I torque down on it.

Center Link Shaft: top: 0.5" Bottom: 0.567"
Pitman Arm: top hole inner diam: 0 .47" Bottom hole diam: 0.55"

Gap between bottom face of Pitman Arm & shaft bottom as seen in the pic below: 0.21"

Is this fit acceptable or will it be too tight once I tighten it down?

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2010/09/DSC_00034-1.jpg

[MrQuick]

thats fine, the hole and shaft are conical. after you shoot some grease and dirt in there you'll barely notice it.

[jocko124]

Thanks Mr Quick. I've been piecing my suspension together all summer and wanted to make sure I don't screw it up at the very end.

[MrQuick]

your doing good.

It would take an act of Olympus to close that gap.

I seem to remember a foam type disc that you can put in there to keep the crud out.

Vince

[jocko124]

yes..I removed it for the picture so you could see the actual gap.

[BrianP]

The gap is there so it can swivel.