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76whitelightnin' · 01-08-2010, 03:06 AM

I recently lifted my 76 and need a drop pitman arm. its a 6" lift and the only drop pitman arms a can find are for 4" lifts. because with the stock one i can drive but its really puttin a hurtin on my steerin linkage. Any companys i could go with?

Much thanks.

**special-K** · 01-08-2010, 09:40 AM

I`ve never seen a drop pitman arm,only drag links and steering arms off the knuckle.The steering arms are sold as 4-6" lift.That`s what I always do.I don`t like the dropped drag link because it`s supposed to be straight and being bent causes more roll against the joints which makes increased side stress.

Burt4x4 · 01-08-2010, 10:58 AM

Get some pics posted of your current setup. www.wfoconcepts.com makes custom sterring setups and has great service to make sure it is the right setup for your rig.
Have you looked into doing a crossover setup?

76whitelightnin' · 01-09-2010, 04:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Burt4x4

Get some pics posted of your current setup. www.wfoconcepts.com makes custom sterring setups and has great service to make sure it is the right setup for your rig.
Have you looked into doing a crossover setup?

I have never really looked into the crossover setup. but from the looks of it the drop pitman arm that WFO has looks like it will work. ill get some pictures up soon, but we did a little modifying to the drag link, and yeah. i can drive it now, but with the worst bump steet i have ever felt on anything.

thanks a million.

**special-K** · 01-09-2010, 09:38 AM

I used a steering arm on a 6" lift and bump steer is about non-existent.The plan was for crossover/high steer,but I sold it.Did you center your steering box?

76whitelightnin' · 01-09-2010, 06:27 PM

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Originally Posted by special-K

I used a steering arm on a 6" lift and bump steer is about non-existent.The plan was for crossover/high steer,but I sold it.Did you center your steering box?

yeah, because i know that makes a big difference. but here is a picture to give you guys an idea of the angle. im sure if i corrent it i will be good to go.

01-08-2010, 03:06 AM	#1
76whitelightnin' Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Orcutt, California Posts: 22	Steering Question.. I recently lifted my 76 and need a drop pitman arm. its a 6" lift and the only drop pitman arms a can find are for 4" lifts. because with the stock one i can drive but its really puttin a hurtin on my steerin linkage. Any companys i could go with? Much thanks.

01-08-2010, 09:40 AM	#2
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,863	Re: Steering Question.. I`ve never seen a drop pitman arm,only drag links and steering arms off the knuckle.The steering arms are sold as 4-6" lift.That`s what I always do.I don`t like the dropped drag link because it`s supposed to be straight and being bent causes more roll against the joints which makes increased side stress. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

01-08-2010, 10:58 AM	#3
Burt4x4 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Modesto, CA Posts: 1,842	Re: Steering Question.. Get some pics posted of your current setup. www.wfoconcepts.com makes custom sterring setups and has great service to make sure it is the right setup for your rig. Have you looked into doing a crossover setup? __________________ 1972 K5 MPFI454/Sm465/Np205/D60/14FFd/Re-Centerd H1s w/Swamper Iroks

01-09-2010, 09:38 AM	#5
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,863	Re: Steering Question.. I used a steering arm on a 6" lift and bump steer is about non-existent.The plan was for crossover/high steer,but I sold it.Did you center your steering box? __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~



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