gvns8

I am trying to figure out if the PO put a drop pitman arm in my xj or if this is the stock pitman arm. What do you think? If so how many inches do you think it is dropped?

Also does the track bar mounting bracket in the background look like a stock or after market bracket?





Thanks for your help!

Irongrave

stock on both but WTF is up with your sway bar?

gvns8

Thanks for the info. And the sway bar haha- I was testing out the flex by lifting up the side with a hi-jack when I took this picture. I disconnected the sway bar while doing that, but didn't tie them up.

SeriousOffroad

Get in touch with me when you're ready to upgrade your steering.

gvns8

Will do. I'll probably just go with a drop pitman arm for now, but as soon as I get my rear axle sorted out (differential needs to be adjusted), steering and long arms are the next big ticket items.

SeriousOffroad

Based on your pic's, You don't need a dropped arm.

freegdr

best steering upgrade on the market for 4inch plus lift is ORO Uturn steering bolt on great outcome for the money

SeriousOffroad

No, not really. A few close friends locally tried the ORO system with mixed reviews. Some of the guy's like it, some hated it.

The chief complaint was constanlty having to tighten the jam nuts and mounting hardware. Caveat emptor

xPlover24x

along the lines of the pitman arm, whats a good drop lengh for an 8" lift?

Infidel_XJ

x2 on the U-turn.....ran one for a while and was NOT a fan....

SeriousOffroad

I suggest measuring the height of your current arm and determining how much drop is need. Maintaining the proper steering geometry is going to prevent bumpsteer issues that may occur if the wrong arm is used.

xPlover24x

thats what i was thinking. i was just concerned about the angles of the steering tie rods and over working the grease fittings

freegdr

ive done plenty of research on sterering systems for the money and ease of installation it exceed all the other systems offered just my 2c worth been running it for two years no probs