Center link drag link question

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  1. heliboy

    heliboy 76' Mav

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    For manual steering, is there any difference in the 70-74 center/drag links than the 75-77 ones?
     
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    Well for the P/S I know the '77 unit I'm using is beefier than the '72 and uses different idler arm, '77 has pin for idler in the drag link while the '72 has pressed in bushing... I went with the later unit as a complete idler is readily available... AFAIK idler arms are year specific, whether M/S or P/S makes no difference...
     
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    Craig Selvey Indiana State Rep - MCCI

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    Yes, they are different. The 1970-74 pitman arm has a hole in the pitman arm to accept a stud from the center link. 1975-1977 is just the opposite.
     
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    70-74 on top...75-77 on bottom

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    Craig Selvey Indiana State Rep - MCCI

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    Looks like they are orientated backwards to each other.
     
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    Agreed, which means the Pittman arms must be different as well...
     
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