Ok I searched but couldn't find the answer. I have a 76 F250 4X4 and I want to know if I turn the balljoint upside down on the power assit bar will it cause problems. I was just thinking I could turn it upside down so the stud is facingdown and get another inch or two of lift before I have to replace it or make a custom one. I would use a new balljoint of course IF I did this. Just wanted others thoughts on this. I want to get the 4" suspension lift and MAYBE have the springs re-arched anther 3" or 2.5"add-a-leafs. I am hoping to get away without having to custom fab something unless it is unsafe to flip the balljoint.

 

are you talking about the tie rod ends on the draglink?

 

I'll try to describe it a little better. On the power assist box there is a round bar attached that runs toward the rear that has a balljoint (I think thats what it is called) on the end by the tire. The stud for that joint points up and runs through the arm that controls the steering at the tire. I was thinking I could turn that joint so it points down. Then the bar from the power assist would be on top of the arm giving roughly an inch or so for the lift. Or I could use a spacer at the arm mounting point. Whichever is safer.

 

Well, the hole the balljoint stud goes in is usually tapered to match the taper of the stud, so you would not be able to put it in upside-down. Sorry for the bad news!

 

I guess that answers my question. Where do I get the spacer to raise the arm then? Does the 4" lift kit system have it?

 

You mean you want to drop the arm, right (?), since you are lifting the truck. Sounds like you need a dropped pitman arm, which you should be able to get from the lift kit manufacturer.

 

alot of the highboy's came with the hydro assist. and with that setup the pitman arm is pointing down...so no dropped pitman arm. i know what you are talkin about....its doable, but you need to get the hole retapered and youl be fine. take the arm off and take it to your local machine shop and see if they can work some mgic for you. i would stay away from the lift blocks that go under the steering arms