Pitman arms also be called plumbing arm. They are normally attached directly to the end of big arm of steering. Generally they are vertical arm whose bottom connects to center link.
Arm type — arm type pitman arm consists of an arm with mounting points on one end that attach to the body of the vehicle, while the other end of the arm is connected to the main body through a bearing.
Pitman arm is an important component of steering system. The quality of pitman arm directly have influence not only on the swing angle but also on the turn radius .
Metal design of internal components — Internal metal designs are widely used in the manufacture of pitman arms. These designs incorporate highly durable upper and lower metal bearings that surround the ball joint stud and ball, and they include grease fittings to allow for grease and lubrication to be injected into the central area to prolong the life of the ball joint.
Greaseable — Greaseable pitman arms enable the bearing to be serviced, to flush out old grease and contaminants by injecting new grease during inspection and maintenance routines.
