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Old Apr 20, 2010 | 11:23 PM
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Well I just got my lift kit and an adj trac bar. Little did I know Rough country also sent the drop bracket at no charge. I have read that using this adds stress to the frame. Do I need to use it or leave it out?
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Old Apr 21, 2010 | 12:02 PM
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Anybody?
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Old Apr 21, 2010 | 12:19 PM
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did the kit come with a drop pitman arm?
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Old Apr 21, 2010 | 12:56 PM
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Old Apr 21, 2010 | 01:10 PM
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you dont have to use the drop braket. didnt realise rough country started adding it again, they removed it for awhile there. But its not a required part. I have 9.5 inchs without it. just get the drop pitman in the future is my recomendation.
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Old Apr 21, 2010 | 01:15 PM
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i would not use it if you do not have a drop pitman arm.
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Old Apr 21, 2010 | 01:18 PM
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if there is no drop pitman arm, then the tracbar drop bracket shouldnt be needed. the idea is to have the draglink angle match the tracbar angle.
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Old Apr 21, 2010 | 01:22 PM
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Do you recommend a drop pitman arm for a 4.5in lift?
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Old Apr 21, 2010 | 02:18 PM
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