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Old Jul 13, 2012 | 12:01 PM
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I've installed a 3.5 Rubicon express lift on my xj. What am i looking for in a pitman arm. would a 4'' drop work? ive found these two..
Rubicon express - RE2500
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Old Jul 13, 2012 | 12:15 PM
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You will be fine on that stock arm.
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Old Jul 13, 2012 | 12:16 PM
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But both of thoes are good
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Old Jul 13, 2012 | 12:19 PM
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you don't need a pitman arm. in fact it would make things worse in your case.
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Old Jul 13, 2012 | 12:20 PM
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you don't need a pitman arm. in fact it would make things worse in your case.
Exactly man.
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Old Jul 13, 2012 | 01:04 PM
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well my steering is real wondery and im trying to figure something out. it pulls with the road, and when you try and correct it, it gets over corrected. there is a little slop in the steering wheel, not much. this is what it looks like.. i have a jks adjustable trac bar.
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Old Jul 13, 2012 | 01:13 PM
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did you get it aligned? what is your caster at?
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Old Jul 13, 2012 | 01:26 PM
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yes had it aligned. not sure what they put the castor at. If i have it realigned is there something i should tell them that it should be around? like castor and toe in. thanks for your replies
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Old Jul 13, 2012 | 01:48 PM
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it should be alright then if they went by stock specs. caster you want around 5-7 degrees and slightly toed in. I usually do the tape measure method and try to get the very front of the tires about 3/16" closer to eachother than the rear of the tires.
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Old Jul 13, 2012 | 02:25 PM
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Are you sure they didn't just set the toe?
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Old Jul 13, 2012 | 03:04 PM
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Get rid of that crappy OEM steering.................
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Old Jul 13, 2012 | 03:06 PM
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dont get a drop pitman unless you have a dropped track bar. Yes get rid of the factory steering. You need a !-ton set up! ^^HINT HINT^^ LOL
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Old Jul 13, 2012 | 03:07 PM
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Replace the ball joints and get new heavy duty steering! You cannot go wrong doing both of those things! preventative maintenance and an upgrade!
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