Shortened Pitman Arm?

[spdway1]

A Few Questions:
1) Will the "A" shortened pitman arm that the major vendors offer work on a 1930 AA?
Or is the AA pitman arm spacific to the AA?
2) If it will, would there be any any clearence issues (tires, frame, etc.)?

Thanks,
Don Jr

[captain marty]

I saw that short one too. I just ordered a new one and got the standard size. I'm not quite sure what the short one will do. Quicker steering maybe? Clearence shouldn't be a problem.
Marty

[drtrcrV-8]

Try slower steering. Draw it out : the end of a shorter arm doesn't travel as far as the end of a longer arm, so the benefit is more leverage at the steering wheel, so it's easier, slower steering, just more turning the wheel to get there.

[BrianT]

They work great however in order to have correct steering left and right you will need to have a adjustable drag link, without it you will not have full lock to the left and the right tire will rub the brake rod, ---- I made mine but they are available.
One draw back is if you have any play in the steering box it will feel enhanced, you have the 2 tooth box so you can adjust this out, PM me if you need more help.
I also went with the Teflon tie rod kit, not sure that this helped a great deal as far as making the steering easier, ---- I found that the steel kit is junk, the cups do not conform to the 1 inch balls and will prematurely wear them.
Regards Brian.