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ahhhhhhh!
even when you install an adjustable trac bar?
i know. whats one got to do with the other?.... i had a thread goin a while ago, and it seemed unanomous that if i used an adjustable trac bar, i did not need a pitman arm/drop bracket??
as i understood it, if you use a drop bracket, you use a drop pitman and vise-versa?
since my plans of installing my lift last weekend were foild by a bag-of-douche fedex employee, id like to know while i still have time to order.
please, clarify, AND DONT BE VAGUE!
pretend your explaining it to a total idiot (that would be me)
even when you install an adjustable trac bar?
i know. whats one got to do with the other?.... i had a thread goin a while ago, and it seemed unanomous that if i used an adjustable trac bar, i did not need a pitman arm/drop bracket??
as i understood it, if you use a drop bracket, you use a drop pitman and vise-versa?
since my plans of installing my lift last weekend were foild by a bag-of-douche fedex employee, id like to know while i still have time to order.
please, clarify, AND DONT BE VAGUE!
pretend your explaining it to a total idiot (that would be me)
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From: IN FRONT OF YOU
Originally Posted by mattsf250
ahhhhhhh!
even when you install an adjustable trac bar?
i know. whats one got to do with the other?.... i had a thread goin a while ago, and it seemed unanomous that if i used an adjustable trac bar, i did not need a pitman arm/drop bracket??
as i understood it, if you use a drop bracket, you use a drop pitman and vise-versa?
even when you install an adjustable trac bar?
i know. whats one got to do with the other?.... i had a thread goin a while ago, and it seemed unanomous that if i used an adjustable trac bar, i did not need a pitman arm/drop bracket??
as i understood it, if you use a drop bracket, you use a drop pitman and vise-versa?
2 TOTALY DIFFERENT THINGS!!
The pitman arm will correct any steering bind, due to rasing the steering box 4" from where it use to connect to the drag link. With out it, the angles are to severe.
The track bar keeps the axle from moving left or right.
The frame moves away from the axle when lifting, so you would need a drop trac bar bracket, or a adjustable trac bar, so your axle remains centered and not pulled to one side due to the factory trac bar being to short.
Make sence??
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Above 4" you need a pitman arm and trac bar bracket......you need to run both to keep proper steering geometry.
Under 4", with "leveling kits" a pitman arm isn't needed and therefore using a drop trac bar bracket would change the geometry of the trac bar in relation to the drag link. Since the drag link can simply be lengthened under 4" of lift and adjustable trac bar can be lengthened accordingly.
Under 4", with "leveling kits" a pitman arm isn't needed and therefore using a drop trac bar bracket would change the geometry of the trac bar in relation to the drag link. Since the drag link can simply be lengthened under 4" of lift and adjustable trac bar can be lengthened accordingly.
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Originally Posted by DCSpecial
Above 4" you need a pitman arm and trac bar bracket......you need to run both to keep proper steering geometry.
Under 4", with "leveling kits" a pitman arm isn't needed and therefore using a drop trac bar bracket would change the geometry of the trac bar in relation to the drag link. Since the drag link can simply be lengthened under 4" of lift and adjustable trac bar can be lengthened accordingly.
Under 4", with "leveling kits" a pitman arm isn't needed and therefore using a drop trac bar bracket would change the geometry of the trac bar in relation to the drag link. Since the drag link can simply be lengthened under 4" of lift and adjustable trac bar can be lengthened accordingly.
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From: Roseburg OR.
If the lift comes with a track bar bracket you should also get a drop pitman arm. If it does not you should get an adjustable track bar and leave the stock pitman arm on to keep the angles parallel.
Matt, I filed the claim today. You should have your money in five to ten days.
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From: Bass Lake, CA
lol!
me, my money> i thought you were gettin the fedex take forever money in 10-30 years?? :P
anyhoo, go check yer damned mail!
i need answers, and i need em yesterday!
ps, i am on my 3rd shot of straight rum in the last 7 minutes ( just got home) and none of you are funny!/
I am the only funny person here
me, my money> i thought you were gettin the fedex take forever money in 10-30 years?? :P
anyhoo, go check yer damned mail!
i need answers, and i need em yesterday!
ps, i am on my 3rd shot of straight rum in the last 7 minutes ( just got home) and none of you are funny!/
I am the only funny person here
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From: Bass Lake, CA
dowe not have the technology to create a faq regarding suspension lifts for sd's ??????
holy hell this is a PITA!
i just want to know what is required, what is optional, and whats a waste of time!
holy hell this is a PITA!
i just want to know what is required, what is optional, and whats a waste of time!