2nd Gen Non-Engine/Transmission OEM pittman shaft nut size

[TboneMan]

I went to start the installation of my new Darin's Steering Stabilizer and I got stopped right from the get-go.



I don't have a socket big enough to get the OEN pittman shaft nut off. Does anyone know, off the top of their head, what size this nut is?



The largest socket I had was a 32mm. This was a little too small.

 

[doodad]

Here is a quote from the DSS site. I am gonna put my DSS arm on in a few days too.





Is it difficult to install ?

Not really. There is no drilling or welding required. You will need a 1 5/16 regular socket and a 1 1/4 deep socket to install the replacement sector shaft nut. A helper is nice to have to help position the sway-bar and stabilizer back up against the truck's frame. We can put one on in under 10 minutes. Most people report that it takes well under an hour.

 

[Bill Lins]

You just MIGHT be a Redneck if...

you use a pipe wrench to remove the nut- you ain't gonna reuse it, ya know! (It worked for me!)

 

[TboneMan]

Well, I ended up taking a trip to the hardware store to get a 1 5/16" socket. I though about the pipe wrench but not know how tough it was going to be to loosen the nut, I figured I need the torgue.



The job (once I had the right tools) took about 45 minutes,