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Old Jan 7, 2013 | 07:34 PM
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Hey wondering which drop pitman arm guys are running with your big lifts

I need one.. Or so I think
My drag link and track bar seem to be a bit drastic on the angles
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Old Jan 7, 2013 | 07:39 PM
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If you run an OTK steering kit and OTA track bar kit your steering angle will be much better off and you wont need a drop pitman arm. Not running a drop pitman arm will also reduce the leverage and extra stress added to your steering box that can cause it to rip off the frame if not reinforced.

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Old Jan 7, 2013 | 07:56 PM
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Too pricey for me right now for OTK steering.. but it's on the list.
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Old Jan 8, 2013 | 11:40 AM
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Wondering if an adjustable track bar is what I'd be looking for any input?
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Old Jan 8, 2013 | 01:56 PM
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You need an adjustable track bar with a drop bracket and a drop pitman arm to match.
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Old Jan 8, 2013 | 03:27 PM
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post a picture looking straight on
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Old Jan 9, 2013 | 07:28 AM
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Instead of the dropped pitman try this.

On my 6.5" lift I used 2 track bar drop brackets.
One on the frame side, and the other on the axle side.

It brought my trackbar AND the draglink almost perfectly parallel with each other.
Which is what you want.

This is what I did on my 96 XJ 2 door.
It was almost perfect alignment.

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Axle side trac bar drop brackets are garbage.
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Old Jan 9, 2013 | 07:42 AM
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Originally Posted by Gee oh Dee
Axle side trac bar drop brackets are garbage.
I agree with this statement.

OTK steering with OTA trac bar mount is the only way to go.

If you can't afford steering, don't lift it that high.
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Old Jan 9, 2013 | 08:08 AM
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I just got rid of the one that was on my truck.
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Old Jan 10, 2013 | 10:12 AM
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Originally Posted by lowrange2
I agree with this statement.

OTK steering with OTA trac bar mount is the only way to go.

If you can't afford steering, don't lift it that high.
It's on my list... As I said above.
I just fixed a number of things to it so $$ is a little tight for now.
I will take a picture of it when my buddy is done knocking out the ball joints
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Old Jan 11, 2013 | 09:08 PM
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Old Jan 11, 2013 | 09:10 PM
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Hoping somebody can shed some light. Still new to this jeep
I actually think I have a dropped pa
And ya I realize I obviously have an adj track bar >_<
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Old Jan 12, 2013 | 06:03 AM
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Looks like a drop pitman arm and a stock single sheer track bar bracket to me. You would have to see if you could find a pitman arm with even more drop then get a track bar with a drop bracket to match that angle. Your drag link to track bar angle dont seem too far off from parallel. They are just pretty steep.
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Old Jan 12, 2013 | 07:19 AM
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At your current height you really need to consider an Over The knuckle steering upgrade.

Yes it's going to cost more to do it right.....but it's oh-so-worth it!
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