dropped pitman arm

[78Suburban]

If I decide to go with a 4" lift (this is all fictional, because I'm broke) would this pitman arm be the correct one for my application?
How hard would it be to install? http://www.wfoconcepts.com/Steering/SteeringParts/HvyDty4.html
thanks,
James

 

[mofugly13]

That one goes on a 2wd box, for crossover steering. But, I *think* that you can index it for use with standard steering, you still need a 2wd box to use that arm.

 

[78Suburban]

who carries an arm that I could bolt right up to stock steering?
thanks,
James

 

[78Suburban]

ttt

 

[curtsk5]

i have one for sale!

 

[mofugly13]

One for sale here.

 

[78Suburban]

any body wanna share how hard it was to install? any special tools/ procedures required? the BFH isn't required is it?
thanks,
James

 

[jk3078]

If it was my truck I would forget about the pitman arm and use a raised steering arm instead. GM frames are known for cracking around the steering box bolts and a drop pit man would only make that worse as it puts more leverage on the steering box. The raised steering arm work just as good as the pitman arm and also comes with most kits. Check out Rough Country .com or Offroaddesign.com for more info.

78 k5/350/465/60/14sf/37''boggers
85 sub-buggy/350/700/208/10blts welded/35''swampers

 

[mayerichm]

If it was my truck I would forget about the pitman arm and use a raised steering arm instead. GM frames are known for cracking around the steering box bolts and a drop pit man would only make that worse as it puts more leverage on the steering box. The raised steering arm work just as good as the pitman arm and also comes with most kits.

werd, i bought one off e-bay for 19.99 and 12.00 shipping.

 

[78Suburban]

If it was my truck I would forget about the pitman arm and use a raised steering arm instead. GM frames are known for cracking around the steering box bolts and a drop pit man would only make that worse as it puts more leverage on the steering box. The raised steering arm work just as good as the pitman arm and also comes with most kits. Check out Rough Country .com or Offroaddesign.com for more info.

I have an ORD steering brace, and I don't wanna get into the BFH nightmare it seems so many people fall into with steering arms... from searching, it seems that raised arms tend to overcompensate for a 4" lift.

 

[mofugly13]

Easy install. You will need a pickle fork to separate the drag link, and the BFH migt be required to smack it. Soak the steering box end with penetrating oil, remove the bolt, and then take/tap it off. The install is self explanatory after that.