Longer Pitman Arm?
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Longer Pitman Arm?
Does anyone know if longer pitman arms are available for the 2003 F350? I ask because a longer arm would incrase the turning diameter assuming a longer arm was available that fitted within the existing clearance. Appreciate any input or advice on this
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I have never see longer one offered , I would think it would throw off the geometry of all the components and cause bind.
I would think if it could of been done and engineer would of desinged it that way.
I would think if it could of been done and engineer would of desinged it that way.
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Yeah, I would agree, but was just wondering. Am no mechanic, and am not sure if I am referring to the part with the right name. Just to make sure I referring to the right part by name, the part in question is a short rod that appears to be attached to a splined shaft coming out of the steering box. It is the piece that applies force to the rod that going down to the right front wheel and then is attached by a rod to the left front. Thus as the steering wheel is turned, it controls the angle of that first rod. My thinking was that if that first rod was lengthened, it would cause the wheels to be turned more to each side, hence a tighter diameter. Of course this is all subject to prerequisite clearances. But as you say, if it could have been done, I would think that the Ford engineers would have done so. Just wishful thinking as the turning diameter would be the only thing I would like to improve on the Superduty:-)
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Yes your talking about the correct piece, and otheres here have complained about turning radius also.
Unless a manufacturer comes out with a whole redsinged after market kit, I don't think there is much we can do unfortunetly.
Unless a manufacturer comes out with a whole redsinged after market kit, I don't think there is much we can do unfortunetly.
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The pitman arm has nothing to do with turing radius, while it does, but it is not the limiting factor........ the limiting factor is on your HUBS, look on the hub on the front lower side there are limiting tabs that hit the axle at full turn, so that is where you are limited at....Look under there youll see, the only way to get more turn would be to grind them down a bit, but i would recommend against that cause they are there for good reason, if you turning more than Ford wanted you to then when you hit a pothole youll rip your fender up, or something to the effect,
take a look under the front from the front right where the axle and hub are close youll see the stops.
Jetjock16.
take a look under the front from the front right where the axle and hub are close youll see the stops.
Jetjock16.
