the pitman arms on IFS trucks have the rod end built into them, rather than having a taper for a tie rod end like the knuckles.

it's considered a wear item though i don't think they go out all that often -- i picked up a moog unit from carquest today for a little over $50.

'79 sport 4x4 longbed <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />
20/22R hybrid with EB's OS valves, 268c cam, offy intake, weber 32/36, thorley header, 5 speed swap, 34" LTBs, downey 3" springs, marlin hysteer, 4.88s and locked

'91 4x4 shortbed
22R-E, W56, the dd!