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03-08-2007, 09:01 PM
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Re: H2 idler and pitman arms replacement
Dude, where in Pleasanton did you have the work done. I need to have the same thing done before Moab. Let me know if you don't mind.
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03-08-2007, 10:08 PM
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Re: H2 idler and pitman arms replacement
I'm still trying to decide if I'm going to wait until the stock pitman/idler wear out before I get the cognito and new arms, or just throw the cognito on.... 
I've got 54k miles on it, and so far they seem to be ok...
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03-08-2007, 11:17 PM
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Re: H2 idler and pitman arms replacement
My mechanic is in Milpitas, CA. His shop is called Fil-AM. Owner and head mechanic is Clifford. I have been using him for the last 15 years for different things. He is pretty good. I think his address is 135 Minnis Circle.
Best, John
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03-09-2007, 12:07 AM
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Re: H2 idler and pitman arms replacement
what are indications that these parts are going bad. i have the fabtech lift and tie rod ends along with 38.5" tires. i have about 15k miles on them right now.
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03-09-2007, 10:31 AM
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Re: H2 idler and pitman arms replacement
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Originally Posted by lasvegash2
what are indications that these parts are going bad. i have the fabtech lift and tie rod ends along with 38.5" tires. i have about 15k miles on them right now.
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When your wheels are off the ground, grab a front wheel with both hands. Try to rock that wheel left and right and see if there is a bit of play. If this play is excessive, thats when the steering gets sloppy and your alignment will suffer thus your tires will wear out prematurely.
Try the Cognito site for more info:
http://cognitomotorsports.com/store/page18.html
I have the Cognito brackets and they are nice.
Best, GasGuzzler.
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03-10-2007, 12:05 AM
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Re: H2 idler and pitman arms replacement
I just bought the Cognito Pitman/Idler kit, from Trail Duty, and had it installed today.
Installation took my non-dealer shop about an hour. Tech said I shouldn't need alignment, as I only have 1750 miles and no problems, before installation of the kit.
Steering seems tighter and more responsive.
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03-10-2007, 07:54 AM
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Re: H2 idler and pitman arms replacement
Has anybody heard of this brand;
Chassis 500 made by Coni-Seal, N.J. USA.
Ebay has idler and pitman arms together for 60 bucks shipped with 15 month warranties....I'm assuming the fine thread cognitos would fit these?
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03-14-2007, 08:22 PM
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Re: H2 idler and pitman arms replacement
1. If you have (it is being called different terms on this forum) -- a. Sloppy steering or
b. Steering wanders or
c. Steering drfts
2. With the front wheel(s) off the ground, grab a wheel using both hands by the west and east sides. Rock your wheel and get a feel on how much play it has. I forget what the dealers mechanic said, but I think the free play should be less than 0.5 inch from end to end.
3. Abnormal tire wear and an alignment cannot help.
This is NOT a H2 only problem. This apprently is a GM truck steering problem. See the below Google search:
http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&q...oogle+ Search
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Originally Posted by lasvegash2
what are indications that these parts are going bad. i have the fabtech lift and tie rod ends along with 38.5" tires. i have about 15k miles on them right now.
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88 Red Porsche rare 930 Cab
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