I have an issue, I'm building my car, 83 malibu wagon, the it started as a frame off, so the frame was stripped and I am lacking a steering box. I have purchased one from a 94 jeep grand cherokee but have no clue what pitman arm I need. So far I have seen arms for a 800 box and a metric box. They seem to be different lengths. Can anyone shine some light of wich one would fit the 88 steering components with the jeep box?
Pitman arm help needed
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Anybody? I have determined it is a 32 spline with 4 master on the box 1.20" DIA. I'm thinking I need an arm off a 800 series box? Anybody have input on length on drop spec issues by using this arm on my 83 malibu?
If it is a 800 series box, then yes, you need the pitman arm for a Malibu/Monte Carlo/etc. with 800 box...but...
Is it this box? It looks to be an 800 series box.
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Note that the pitman arm for a Camaro or S10 is different than the one you need.
This article states some sector shafts have 4 blind splines instead of 3. When you stated "4 master", is that what you are referring to? If so, the Malibu 800 pitman arm won't fit, and I don't think you will be able to use that box.
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This part states it has 4 master splines and is for the 800 box, so contradicts the Lee article. You may be in luck, if the diameter and spline match your box.
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I don't know how the stops in your Jeep box differ from the 1983 G body box. If the stops are tighter, you will have a reduced turning radius.
Sorry for the extraneous questions and data; there are too many unknowns regarding the Jeep box.
Is it this box? It looks to be an 800 series box.
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Note that the pitman arm for a Camaro or S10 is different than the one you need.
This article states some sector shafts have 4 blind splines instead of 3. When you stated "4 master", is that what you are referring to? If so, the Malibu 800 pitman arm won't fit, and I don't think you will be able to use that box.
How To Identify Your Steering Gear Box - Lee Power Steering
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This part states it has 4 master splines and is for the 800 box, so contradicts the Lee article. You may be in luck, if the diameter and spline match your box.
PITMAN ARM (78-88 GM METRIC) – Medieval Chassis
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I don't know how the stops in your Jeep box differ from the 1983 G body box. If the stops are tighter, you will have a reduced turning radius.
Sorry for the extraneous questions and data; there are too many unknowns regarding the Jeep box.
Yes that JZ box appears to be the one, when I was saying 4 master yes I belive thats what your calling blind splines. As far as I was told by the summit racing rep the 800 pitman has a 4 blind spline I also found found this info on a page. What do you think? Maybe ill get lucky.
Apart from potential stop concerns, it looks like a match! One of the rebuilders, such as Lee, may be able to address the stop question.
AWESOME! Thanks as long as the geometry of the arm is correct I think I'm good. Motor trend did a article on the jz box, they said 94 worked so fingers crossed. Thanks for your help!
Will do, finishing up brake lines, fuel lines and battery cable routing, steering is next on the list.
Yup thats the pitman arm needed. 1.5 to lock, no stop issues and the geometry is correct. Thanks for the help. 1994 Jeep GRAND Cherokee steering box and shaft, all you have to do is grind your column shaft for the bolt to pass through and it all bolts right in.
That is all very good information; thank you. The OEM intermediate shaft should work with that box.
Is it a 12.7:1 ratio box?
Is it a 12.7:1 ratio box?
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