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Oct 18, 2005 | 05:03 PM

crack

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From: Hazelton,BC Canada

steering question

I just ordered some new front leaves wich will accomidate a 4inch lift....will I have to change the steering or should it be ok..I heard you can do a 4inch withouta dropped pitman arm or anything...I have a dropped one on my other truck I could take, since its gettign redone soon anyways.............?

Oct 18, 2005 | 05:04 PM

fishmanndotcom

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From: Senoia, GA

you shoudl be just fine. its not you can't get it later. only problem is that with the TRE being at such an angle it may wear it out quicker. make sure you pack it full of grease often!

-cutts-

Oct 18, 2005 | 07:02 PM

davethecow

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From: fallon nv

Its not that commen but fords do suffer from the same frame stress as chevys.Mainly from lifts with littel to no steering corrections.Fishy is right,you my not need one,just check the frame around the steering box and make sure there are no cracks.

Oct 18, 2005 | 08:20 PM

crack

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mmm I dunno, I was lookin at it today and I think it would bind if I didnt use a drop...

Oct 18, 2005 | 08:32 PM

monsterbaby

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From: iowa

Well you kinda answered your own question if it bothers you then get the drop pitman arm so your not worried about it would be my advice. Basically if it's something thats gonna be in the back of your mind as bieng wrong then correct it now.