Stock pitman arm
Thread Starter
|
New User
Joined: Feb 2021
Posts: 5
Likes: 0
Stock pitman arm
I recently bought a 06 F350 4x4 6.0 diesel. The previous owner put a level kit on the front of it. I don't think he put a longer drop down pitman arm. The reason I believe this is because it's hard to steer at idle speeds. Any thoughts???
Cargo Master
Joined: Nov 2007
Posts: 2,238
Likes: 475
A leveling kit doesn't require a drop pitman arm. They usually aren't needed until about 4" of lift.
How many miles? what size tires?
I'd be looking for worn out and binding steering components, maybe ball joints, or a pump that doesn't have enough pressure at idle. Could just be a slipping belt.
How many miles? what size tires?
I'd be looking for worn out and binding steering components, maybe ball joints, or a pump that doesn't have enough pressure at idle. Could just be a slipping belt.
Thread Starter
|
New User
Joined: Feb 2021
Posts: 5
Likes: 0
A leveling kit doesn't require a drop pitman arm. They usually aren't needed until about 4" of lift.
How many miles? what size tires?
I'd be looking for worn out and binding steering components, maybe ball joints, or a pump that doesn't have enough pressure at idle. Could just be a slipping belt.
How many miles? what size tires?
I'd be looking for worn out and binding steering components, maybe ball joints, or a pump that doesn't have enough pressure at idle. Could just be a slipping belt.
Cargo Master
Joined: Nov 2007
Posts: 2,238
Likes: 475
Is this something that's always been like this or just started?
Those big tires will give a lot of resistance at idle. I know going from a stock tire to a 34 x12ish mud terrain was noticeably harder to turn with everything else being the same. If they're on high offset rims that just adding more.resistance. And with 220K+ miles ,If it's the original pump i bet it's worn and not putting out full pressure anymore. Just throwing out ideas. How old is the fluid? does it look clean?
When was the last time the front end was greased/lubed?
Those big tires will give a lot of resistance at idle. I know going from a stock tire to a 34 x12ish mud terrain was noticeably harder to turn with everything else being the same. If they're on high offset rims that just adding more.resistance. And with 220K+ miles ,If it's the original pump i bet it's worn and not putting out full pressure anymore. Just throwing out ideas. How old is the fluid? does it look clean?
When was the last time the front end was greased/lubed?
Thread Starter
|
New User
Joined: Feb 2021
Posts: 5
Likes: 0
Is this something that's always been like this or just started?
Those big tires will give a lot of resistance at idle. I know going from a stock tire to a 34 x12ish mud terrain was noticeably harder to turn with everything else being the same. If they're on high offset rims that just adding more.resistance. And with 220K+ miles ,If it's the original pump i bet it's worn and not putting out full pressure anymore. Just throwing out ideas. How old is the fluid? does it look clean?
When was the last time the front end was greased/lubed?
Those big tires will give a lot of resistance at idle. I know going from a stock tire to a 34 x12ish mud terrain was noticeably harder to turn with everything else being the same. If they're on high offset rims that just adding more.resistance. And with 220K+ miles ,If it's the original pump i bet it's worn and not putting out full pressure anymore. Just throwing out ideas. How old is the fluid? does it look clean?
When was the last time the front end was greased/lubed?
Thread Starter
|
New User
Joined: Feb 2021
Posts: 5
Likes: 0
the tires don't stick out past the fenders.
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
LeoJr
1987 - 1996 F150 & Larger F-Series Trucks
2
Oct 18, 2014 08:43 PM
