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Old Sep 13, 2006 | 07:50 PM
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pitman arm question

the power steering box in my truck was put in by the previous owner(truck originaly was manual steering) and im not sure what box i have and so i dont know what pitman arm to get.

the truck is a 1970 ford f100
 
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Old Sep 13, 2006 | 08:17 PM
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if you could get a pic of the box that would really help!

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Old Sep 13, 2006 | 08:26 PM
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i wont be able to get a pic but i just called the previous owner and he said it came out of a ford pre 80, so i went ahead and ordered a drop unit from jcwhitney.
 
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Old Sep 13, 2006 | 09:10 PM
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not to jack your post....but i have a similar question......can i get a drop pitman arm for my 79 f250? seem to only be able to find them for the f150and broncos. would like one for 5-7" of lift or so. thanks guys

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Old Sep 13, 2006 | 10:23 PM
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nevermind.....my truck has a 3.5" lift on it allready and a drop pitman arm for that much lift.....for more lift than that i guess i am looking at crossover steering....man that looks like its not gonna be cheap.

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Old Sep 14, 2006 | 10:19 AM
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nevermind.....my truck has a 3.5" lift on it allready and a drop pitman arm for that much lift.....for more lift than that i guess i am looking at crossover steering....man that looks like its not gonna be cheap.

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no such thing as cheap when we're talking about brakes a steering! if you end up needed to do crossover come back and post up about your situation and we'll help you decide whats best!

good luck

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Old Sep 14, 2006 | 02:23 PM
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there's always the dropped drag link.... not the ideal solution but an effective one at that. I think skyjacker is the only one who makes them. they're uber stout, 5/16th wall IIRC...
 
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Old Sep 14, 2006 | 04:31 PM
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i have looked at ivans f250 and when i do my crossover setup i am going to do it like him, but i may not need too as i am only going to have about 6" of lift. gonna see. the truck is parked while i work on it, have a daily driver so i don't need it to be in usable condition right now, can do it one thing at a time!

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Old Sep 14, 2006 | 05:03 PM
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if you can its always a good idea to get the most level steering possible. this keeps you from experiencing bumpsteer even in a leaf sprung truck. just a suggestion

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