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I know this is a constantly debated topic about whether or not you need a X" drop pitman arm with X" of lift. But everyone seems to have conflicting ideas without any pictures so I'm not really 100% sure about my own situation. So, I have a 98, with 4.5" of lift, 31" tires. Since adding the lift, replacing steering components, and getting an alignment I've noticed a couple things: 1) All the joints are at more extreme angles 2) Harder to turn the wheels when not moving and foot is off the gas, e.g. when parallel parking---not sure if this one is pitman or another power steering issue. Based on that and the pictures below, do I need a drop pitman arm? It seems with those angles the joints are at that I'll be replacing them a lot more (especially the draglink end to the knuckle on the passengers side)
Driver's Side Tierod End Pitman Arm Joint Trackbar Joint Front View Draglink and Tierod Passenger's Side Draglink End
Have you had an alignment done and checked your caster/toe?
At 4.5" you are most likely going to need some adjustable arms of some form.
Yes, I did get an alignment. I know the caster was off I can't remember the numbers exactly, but I think it is sitting around ~8.8*, not sure what stock is. I put new LCAs on, but yeah I'm guessing I'll probably need adjustable UCAs to rotate the axle forward to fix the caster.
Yes, I did get an alignment. I know the caster was off I can't remember the numbers exactly, but I think it is sitting around ~8.8*, not sure what stock is. I put new LCAs on, but yeah I'm guessing I'll probably need adjustable UCAs to rotate the axle forward to fix the caster.
Caster needs to be in the 6-7 degree range. You are WAY WAY off.
11-20-2018, 01:26 PM
Drop Pitman Arm
