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Old Apr 28, 2009 | 11:04 PM
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Hey everone,

I was inspecting all my parts after installing my new RockKrawler track bar today (which is bad-a$$) and my attention was drawn to where my drag link connects to my pitman arm. The angle doesn't look too bad when sitting on flat ground, but I question whether or not it's suitable for flexing with about 4.5-5" of lift. I've spent so much more money on this rig than I had originally planned that I've decided I may as well dedicate all of my disposable income to it for the next few months and was curious, should I address this issue, or do I need to, before getting an alignment done?

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Old Apr 28, 2009 | 11:44 PM
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If you want to keep your budget in check then get a ZJ pitman arm from the jy. It will give you a 1 inch drop over stock and not break the bank. Plus when using a drop pitman arm you have to match the angle of the trac bar or you will have bumpsteer. A 1 inch drop will not have a drastic effect on bumpsteer but will be noticable at times.
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Old Apr 28, 2009 | 11:57 PM
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How about a pic of the angles?
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