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Old 07-09-2008, 06:07 PM
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why do i need a drop pitman arm?
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Originally Posted by SjLingenfelter
Buddy of mine has a brand new 08 and his steering design is the same as my old one. So what did you see the new design on?
On an '08 6.7L 3500 in our chapter - it's probably 4 months old by now.
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Originally Posted by SjLingenfelter
why do i need a drop pitman arm?

If you have lest then 3" lift or stock I don't see why you need one. Can you post a pic of this new set up bolted on your front axle?
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why do i need a drop pitman arm?


To maintain parallel links. Can't drop one without dropping the other, unless you like bump steer.
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Old 09-08-2008, 08:26 PM
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Absolutely - however, the drag link isn't close to parallel even on an OEM height truck... so a couple of inches (such as with a leveling kit) would be no problem. If you're cheap & handy () cut the end of the pitman arm off and TIG it back on upside down, to mount the taper-seat drag link from underneath it... much straighter.
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My 08 with build date of 6-08 has the new style.
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