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Old May 10, 2020 | 07:15 AM
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Dropped Pitman Arm?

I'm installing Z code front coils and a Daystar 2" leveling kit. I've read on FTE where the Zs will glve me, maybe, 1 3/4" (engine is 6.8) and I saw a review on Amazon where a guy took a pic of a tape measure next to the Daystar and it's actually 1 1/2."
I will be adding a Buckstop front bumper and Warn 16.5, later.
Do I need drop Pitman Arm?
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I have 4 1/2” lift up front still running stock pitman.
 
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Originally Posted by ASFC27FTFBQ
I'm installing Z code front coils and a Daystar 2" leveling kit. I've read on FTE where the Zs will glve me, maybe, 1 3/4" (engine is 6.8) and I saw a review on Amazon where a guy took a pic of a tape measure next to the Daystar and it's actually 1 1/2."
I will be adding a Buckstop front bumper and Warn 16.5, later.
Do I need drop Pitman Arm?
Thanks.
anecdotally, be ready to replace your steering arm (connector from the pitman arm to the tie rod). Mine failed within 500 miles of putting X codes up front, but it also was at the same time as my serpentine tensioner taking a dump and having to make a few maneuvers without power steering.

Not sure what killed my steering arm...
 
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