pitman arm for hr front end

matches · Post by **matches** » Sat Oct 10, 2009 1:19 pm

when fitting a hr frontend into an ek which pitman/ steering arm do i use (the one on the bottom of the steering box)?
what is the part number for this so i know if i've got the right one.
thanks, luke.

Craig · Post by **Craig** » Sat Oct 10, 2009 6:02 pm

HR if you are using the HR steering linkages

FB/EK if you are using FB/EK linkages

Not sure of numbers

FB MAD · Post by **FB MAD** » Sat Oct 10, 2009 7:11 pm

From GMH Master Parts Cattledog

Arm Assembly Pitman

FE,FC,FB,EK 7409072

HD ( without power steering ) 7423770

HD ( with power steering ) 7427673

My cattledog only goes to HD Holden but I'd guess the part numbers for HR would be same as for HD.

Hope that helps.

matches · Post by **matches** » Sat Oct 10, 2009 8:11 pm

thanks guys,
yep thats exactly what i needed to know.
luke.

reddo · Post by **reddo** » Sun Dec 20, 2009 5:57 am

Hi
I have just fitted a HR front end under my panelvan ( yesterday).
I left the FB pitman arm and linkages on and just bolted the tie rod ends into the Hr drag links which bolt to the stub axles.
If you are running a red motor dont use the HR linkages as the will hit the sum on full lock. HRs centre section of the linkages has a kink forward .
Although the F'B/EK linkages are a bit more "primitive" they are straight and give you the clearance from the sump. providing everything is adjusted up properly and there is no slop in the linkages your car will steer fine.

When fitting the 186 in the green EK ute i spent an hour smacking the EK pitman arm off the EK steering box and fitting the HR pitman arm and linkages etc.. only to find out that all i need to do was what i have stated above.

Reddo