pitman arm question

[TOM 82 WOODY]

I change my 715 into power steering they told me to put a wagoneer pitman arm which a did have from a 72 Wagoneer and it won't fit to the ball joint.Do I have to change the ball joint.Thank you.TOM.

[dharmabum]

The earlier Wags have smaller tie rod ends. You could have the arm reamed out to the larger taper or find a newer arm. What year is the power box from because the 4 larger locating splines are degreed differently on the early ones as well?

You might also think about drilling out your arm and knuckles and upgrading to heims and a heavier drag link/tie rod if you plan on really using/abusing the 715?

[TOM 82 WOODY]

I got a new AGR ram box 16/13:1 ported(#00362316)which bolts in without modification.Where could I buy a tapered drill? THANK YOU FOR THE INPUT.TOM.

[sidways]

Tie rod tapered reamers are available from Coleman Machine. 800 225 5935 (from memory, but they are in Menominee Mi)
You will need to know which of 2 tapers your Jeep has (I dont know)
I think about $60 for a high quality piece that will last a lifetime. They also have adapters from taper to 5/8 heim joint adapters.
Jay

[tomd]

I wouldn't "upgrade" to heims, good size ball joints are more durable. A heavier drag link and tie rod are always good though.