Pitman arm is hitting tortion bar! Help?

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Looks like 73 was the changeover year from a bottom feed to to a top feed, and changed center link and idler.
 
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73moparman said:
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Now which is hitting, the tie rod end or the pitman arm?

Looks like a spool type of K-Frame from what I think is a bolt shown in the engine photo.
 
The tie rod end link is hitting right there..hits on both the header and the tortion bar. Im not really sure. Theyre hooker competiton headers. I didnt build the motor or put the motor in it i bought the car with the motor and drivetrain already done.
 
73moparman said:
The tie rod end link is hitting right there..hits on both the header and the tortion bar. Im not really sure. Theyre hooker competiton headers. I didnt build the motor or put the motor in it i bought the car with the motor and drivetrain already done.
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You have people confused with your title "Pitman arm is hitting tortion bar! Help?" so you are getting some answers directly about the title instead of the real problem. I can fully believe that the tie rod may hit the headers since I have seen the headers dented in many time to make clearance. Have you looked at your lower control arm bushings where they hook to the K-Frame?
 
Yeah i know i titled this post wrong..after looking at it more closely i realized it was the tie rod end hitting..i dont even know about the engine mounts..im not to familiar with the k members and how the 340 mounts in there..im just trying to figure out what i have to do to get this thing to handle better because right now i can barely drive it down the highway because its all over the road. As far as i know it has all new bushings up front.
 
I am sure no expert....but arn't the tie rods in upside down? grease zerk goes on the bottom?
 
I dont know guys im so lost i dont know what to do??? I think the centerlink is tapered one way or the other so flipping the tie rod ends around isnt gonna work i dont think..
 
Centerlink appears to be straight across and parallel. I just ordered a brand new 73 steering box and a brand new pitman arm..im doing the process of elimination i guess and we will see what happens. I will keep you guys posted. The centerlink looks to be in good shape and everything too..not bent or damaged.
 
Arent those centerlinks tapered though? I think if i do that the stud isnt going to go through because theyre only tapered one way...
 
i think the previous owner put it together with a bunch of mis matched parts , something is off , just not sure what .
 
Dartman1969 said:
Moog K7075 Pitman Arm
$49.17 - $76.50 from 15 Sellers
Brand: Moog
Part Number(s): K7075, MOK7075, MGK7075, M12K7075
Description: Moog Chassis Pitman Arm is made from quality materials for durability and fits 1973 - 1978 Chrysler vehicles. Use with vehicles with power steering, arm is made of steel with a natural finish which creates a stock ride height. Features: Use on 1973 - 1978 Chrysler vehi... More
Fits: See Vehicles

I think that says it fits P.s. cars.
~Michael
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Michael,
Your link.
http://frugalmechanic.com/auto-part...CFaJgTAod7mDfWA#s=google&m=cpc&c=moog&t=K7075


I think that wrong links like above is why you should know what you are buying off the internet.
http://www.oreillyauto.com/site/c/s...ar=1973&make=Plymouth&model=Duster&vi=1232019

Part # : K7075 | Line: MOO
Front Steering
With Manual Steering
Quantity Per Vehicle: 1

Part # : K7076 | Line: MOO
Front Steering
With Power Steering
Quantity Per Vehicle: 1

http://www.bigblockdart.com/techpages/moognumbers.shtml
Check Pitman Arms on this site for verification of K7076 is for power steering listing above.
http://www.turbinecar.com/misc/Mopar-MoogSuspension.htm
Check this one also for further verifivcation the K7076 is for power steering.
 
Dartman1969 said:
Moog K7075 Pitman Arm
$49.17 - $76.50 from 15 Sellers
Brand: Moog
Part Number(s): K7075, MOK7075, MGK7075, M12K7075
Description: Moog Chassis Pitman Arm is made from quality materials for durability and fits 1973 - 1978 Chrysler vehicles. Use with vehicles with power steering, arm is made of steel with a natural finish which creates a stock ride height. Features: Use on 1973 - 1978 Chrysler vehi... More
Fits: See Vehicles

I think that says it fits P.s. cars.
~Michael
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Even though your Frugal Mechanic website shows Advance Auto Parts as a seller when you look the part up on the Advance Auto Parts website it clearly shows how Frugal Mechanic has it wrong. You can't even click on more on the site. http://frugalmechanic.com/auto-part...CFaJgTAod7mDfWA#s=google&m=cpc&c=moog&t=K7075


Part No. K7076 Frt Strg; w/P/S; 1 Required
http://shop.advanceautoparts.com/we...51-P_69_R|GRPCHASAMS_715178751____#fragment-4


Part No. K7075 Frt Strg; w/M/S; 1 Required
http://shop.advanceautoparts.com/we...Moog_20516552-P_69_R|GRPCHASAMS_715169707____
 
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