what size pitman arm do i need?
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Year: 1999.
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what size pitman arm do i need?
hello all, so my XJ has a 6.5" long arm kit in it.. def prolly more 5.5-6" now due to sagging and bumpers and other add ons etc.. im in the process of installing the Rustys otk steering conversion kit, with over the axle trac bar and heim joints. I called and asked what size drop pitman to use, they said there 3" drop pitman is the best for this setup, after seeing the price on their drop pitman arm. 150-160 range I looked into theirs more and they advertise it as a 3" drop pitman, suggested for rigs lifted 6.5-8.5" where most other companys that advertise a 3" drop pitman arm its suggested for a 3" lift. I could be wrong here but my assumptions are, rustys advertises there drop pitman as a 3" drop bc it lengthens the pitman arm 3" from stock length, where most companys advertise their drop pitman arms according to lift height. so im currently unsure of what drop I truly need.
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Year: 1989 xj sport 2dr
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Pretty sure 3 inch drop is how far it drops fro mounting point not 3 inch longer than factory drop. Have you ever seen a 6 inch drop arm ?
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Year: 1989 xj sport 2dr
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Since your bring steering arms up a 3 inch drop arm would work . Up 1 inch and down 3 is same as 4 inch drop arm and stock steering.
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how/what do I measure?
so you think theoretically a drop pitman arm from a 3" lift would be ideal?
hmm that's interesting as im ditching my JCR otk setup bc I had constant issues with it but to each his own, and everything I read/opinions I got said heims were a great up grade.
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