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Old Mar 19, 2011 | 11:13 PM
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? About Drop Pitman Arms

What is the differance between the one for a 4" and a 6" lift? What else is needed to change from the 4 to a 6" lift?
 
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Old Mar 20, 2011 | 10:43 AM
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2 inches!! LOL..

Do you mean differences in parts? If so...

With a 4-inch, typically you can keep the same brake lines, shocks, and change to the corrected C-bushings. However with a 6-inch, brake lines and shocks will end up being too short and, personally, I'd recommend including radius arm drop-down brackets and a trackbar drop bracket.

Other than that, the coils and leafs/blocks will be the only difference in providing the extra 2 inches of height.
 
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Old Mar 20, 2011 | 02:52 PM
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2 inches!! LOL..

Do you mean differences in parts? If so...

With a 4-inch, typically you can keep the same brake lines, shocks, and change to the corrected C-bushings. However with a 6-inch, brake lines and shocks will end up being too short and, personally, I'd recommend including radius arm drop-down brackets and a trackbar drop bracket.

Other than that, the coils and leafs/blocks will be the only difference in providing the extra 2 inches of height.
I have the 4" already with the brake lines and the track bar bracket just wandering if the drop pitman is the same or if i need to get a new one?
 
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Old Mar 20, 2011 | 02:58 PM
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I'm pretty sure I used a 4" dropped pitman arm on a 6" kit. But that was a 3/4 ton. A whole different animal. I think you should be ok with the pitman arm you have.
 
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