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Old Aug 1, 2012 | 10:43 AM
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i have a 2001 dodge 3500 4x4. and would like to try installing the bourgeison steering box and shaft. but i really dont want to mess with the pitman arm.. i would almost rather buy another one and put it on new with the box and shaft, but where in the heck can i find one.. had nothing but heck trying to find it..
 
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Old Aug 1, 2012 | 12:14 PM
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Rockauto has them listed http://www.rockauto.com/catalog/raframecatalog.php

Any good auto parts store should be able to help you out. Q V10, V8, or Oil burner? any lift.
 
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Old Aug 1, 2012 | 01:11 PM
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Originally Posted by leewatkins
i have a 2001 dodge 3500 4x4. and would like to try installing the bourgeison steering box and shaft. but i really dont want to mess with the pitman arm.. i would almost rather buy another one and put it on new with the box and shaft, but where in the heck can i find one.. had nothing but heck trying to find it..

Why? There is nothing wrong with the pitman arm on a 4x4. You have to remove it from either the box or the drag link anyway. I vote for removing it from from the box. I just did this on mine.
 

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Old Aug 1, 2012 | 09:47 PM
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I ordered one.. I would remove it but they are cheap enough to miss the headache
 
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Old Aug 2, 2012 | 12:01 AM
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How many miles on truck? May need to check tie rod ends as well to make sure you get the full benefit out of the new box.
 
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Old Aug 2, 2012 | 08:40 AM
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Well it has roughly 180k but I had the front end rebuilt probly 7k ago. I am kinda restoring the truck to a clean play truck.. but my next project well if I decide to. Is to turn the front axle assembly into manual locking hubs.. I found a kit.. just not sure if its the best idea
 
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