2" Lift 1977 F250 4x4

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May 5, 2016 | 08:08 PM

Joel Cassell

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2" Lift 1977 F250 4x4

Guys, with a 2" lift on my leaf springs, do I need a drop pitman arm, or should I keep the stock arm? Any other mods needed for reliable steering?

May 7, 2016 | 04:28 PM

Joel Cassell

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If anyone has any thoughts would appriciate. Just trying to figure out if I need a drop pitman... If there there other mods that are necessary or would be better than a drop pitman.

May 7, 2016 | 06:42 PM

march

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Joel,

I added a leaf to the front end of my 78 supercab which raised it a couple of inches and the pitman arm is just fine. I will note that the original springs were probably a little tired and it has a 460 in it.

May 7, 2016 | 06:51 PM

hasteranger

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2" and less and you're usually ok, but is yours the 77.5 style that bolts right to the drivers side knuckle? They can be more finicky.

May 7, 2016 | 07:34 PM

Joel Cassell

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Thanks for the replies and help. Yes it is a 1977.5 F250. It has a dana 44 front, and the steering arm is bolted to the knuckle on the drivers side, and the drag link connects to it from the pitman.

Guess I will try it and see, rather than spend any more $.

May 7, 2016 | 09:18 PM

hasteranger

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You may want to try one of the "lift blocks" that go between pitman and steering arm, I wouldn't recommend them for bigger lifts but should be ideal for you.