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Old Nov 7, 2010 | 09:08 AM
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With a 4.5/5" lift do I need a pitman drop? Seems to run fine, just a little more sensitive steering on the highway but not a problem.
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Old Nov 7, 2010 | 09:25 AM
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it would take some of the increased angles of the steering links
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Old Nov 7, 2010 | 04:29 PM
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You will need to address the track bar if you use a drop pitman arm, the angles need to be parallel or else you will get bump steer.
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Old Nov 8, 2010 | 07:21 PM
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OK do I need to use one at all With a 4.5' lift? Thanks
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