Do I need a drop pitman arm for a 2 inch lift?
No, you do not need a dropped pitman arm for your lift. Any lift in the typical TJ lift range (5″ and under) that includes a dropped pitman arm, is a lift that should be avoided.
What does a dropped pitman arm do?
A drop pitman arm is roughly S-shaped and lowers the drag link’s attachment point in relation to the box, causing the drag link’s operating angle to be reduced back to it’s stock operating angle (or at least very close to it).
Do pitman arms go bad?
How long does a pitman arm last? The Pitman arm is used every single time you turn the steering wheel (whether the engine is running or not). However, it’s incredibly durable and with the right service and maintenance schedule, it should last for the lifetime of your vehicle.
When do you need to replace the pitman arm?
If your steering wheel feels loose, you loose the ability to steer, or the car starts wandering on the road, you may need to replace the pitman arm. 1. Poor steering 2. Wandering to the left or right while on the road
Why is it important to have a good pitman arm?
It is important you have your pitman arm in good working condition because poor steering can be hazardous to you and those around you. Keep an eye out for the following symptoms of a bad or failing pitman arm. 1. Poor steering
What does a dropped pitman arm include in a draglink?
What does it include? Dropped pitman arm with installation instructions. Designed to decrease the operating angle of the draglink, these Superlift Dropped Pitman Arm components are necessary for most vehicles with 4 or more inches of lift.
Where is the pitman arm on a car?
The pitman arm is part of the steering component in your vehicle. It is connected to the sector shaft and moves in a circular motion with the help of the ball joint.
If your steering wheel feels loose, you loose the ability to steer, or the car starts wandering on the road, you may need to replace the pitman arm. 1. Poor steering 2. Wandering to the left or right while on the road
What does it include? Dropped pitman arm with installation instructions. Designed to decrease the operating angle of the draglink, these Superlift Dropped Pitman Arm components are necessary for most vehicles with 4 or more inches of lift.
It is important you have your pitman arm in good working condition because poor steering can be hazardous to you and those around you. Keep an eye out for the following symptoms of a bad or failing pitman arm. 1. Poor steering
The pitman arm is part of the steering component in your vehicle. It is connected to the sector shaft and moves in a circular motion with the help of the ball joint.