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Apr 18, 2012 | 09:45 PM

Lumpy78

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Drop pitman arm

i got a 73 f250 and put 4 inch lift in but cant turn fully right,the drag link hits on the part it attaches to the axle but i think putting a longer pitman arm in would solve the problem. Im having trouble finding somewhere that sells longer ones. Wondering if anyone had any ideas or places to look?

Apr 18, 2012 | 10:17 PM

montana_highboy

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There is no drop pitman arm available in the aftermarket for the highboy, but don't despair, just find yourself a pitman arm from a 76-77 highboy (open knuckle), they are 2" longer than the pitman arm from a 73-75 highboy (closed knuckle).

Apr 19, 2012 | 01:44 AM

Lumpy78

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Good to kno! Was wondering what about one off of an old Ford brain truck out school bus? I was told should be same diameter for steering box hole, any thoughts on that?

Apr 19, 2012 | 06:59 AM

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Good to kno! Was wondering what about one off of an old Ford brain truck out school bus? I was told should be same diameter for steering box hole, any thoughts on that?

Does this mean GRAIN truck OR school bus?

Those maybe (probably) have a larger gear box than a light duty truck and probably wouldn't work. Although I could be wrong.

Apr 19, 2012 | 11:26 AM

montana_highboy

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Was wondering what about one off of an old Ford grain truck out school bus? I was told should be same diameter for steering box hole, any thoughts on that?

I'm not familiar with those pitman arms, but a 76-77 highboy pitman arm shouldn't be too difficult to find.

Apr 19, 2012 | 11:31 AM

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When I swapped my 94 Mazda B2300 to power steering, the Hollander said the power box was the same from Ranger to F-450. Heavier duty parts may be an option!