Evasive 1969 C Body Pitman Arm and Polymer injection???

[Dodgy Dick]

Hi from OZ,
I cannot locate a new Pitman Arm for my 69 Factory RHD aussie Dodge Phoenix (AKA 1969 Fury 111) New Chrysler parts in Australia are rarer than a rust free C Body.

I was wondering if the LHD item could be the same part number or different!!
One local engineering shop has offered a reconditioning service by a Polymer Injection process. Anybody heard of this , any feed back or comments would be appreciated.
R

 

[Davea Lux]

They fill the worn out joint with a high density plastic that is supposed to be self lubricating. Sounded Mickey Mouse to me so I never tried it out.


Dave

 

[65sporty]

I would RHD and LHD would be different, do you have a parts book to get a part # for the arm to compare it with the # for the LHD arm?

 

[Davea Lux]

There are several of these for sale on E-Bay. Fits 65-73 fury with power steering. Ebay seller #11271 pstbay has more than ten for $139 US. Pricey but available. www.carpartsdiscount.com also has them part number RP20016 Item 35051, $89.95 US. The are for US production, you need to verify if they are the same as AU production for these parts as you guys use RH drive.

Dave

 

[Dodgy Dick]

Hi Dave, Encouraging to know that in the the US same power steering pitman arm suits 65 to 73 Fury models.
I wonder if that is still the case in Oz as I have a few 65-66 RHD pitman arms that I might be able to utilize. I will check the casting/forging number on the arm itself and post for further discussion, nighty night for now!
Rich