Pitman arm

[70Duster340]

Yeah the only issue is some of the new stuff doesn't have the right tolerances. I've run across ball joints that were so tight they would effect the steering effort and some that were sloppy loose right out of the box. If the replacement is made correctly you're absolutely right, but the quality control is more hit and miss with some of the replacements.

Yeah, I'm seeing that on some other parts I have purchased.

 

[Dana67Dart]

I agree it's an easy to install part, I just don't want a part that may fail during a drive

The way they are made there would not be a catestrophic failure unless the ball stud shank broke.

It might get sloppy if it failed but that's about it.

 

[74 360 dart sport]

Look online for new old stock I found mine on ebay

 

[70Duster340]

Thanks, I will do that.