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Dropped Pitman Arm?

Discussion in 'Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech' started by weedy, May 6, 2005.

  1. May 6, 2005
    weedy

    weedy Member

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    What amount of lift requires a dropped Piltman arm?
     
    weedy, May 6, 2005
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    lynn

    lynn Time machine / Early CJ5 HR Rep Staff Member

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    Generally, over 3" needs the dropped arm. You'll "usually" be OK under 3".

    The way to know for sure is if you are driving along on a straight section, say at 40-45 mph, and you hit a bump... and without turning your wheel you are suddenly headed for the right berm!! :shock:
    That's bumpsteer. Dropped pitman arm is one way to reduce it, by making the drag link closer to parallel with the tie rod.
     
    lynn, May 6, 2005
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  3. May 6, 2005
    weedy

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    Will this contribute to death wobble (in addition to alignment-toe)?
     
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  4. May 6, 2005
    lynn

    lynn Time machine / Early CJ5 HR Rep Staff Member

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    Shouldn't...but if you have bumpsteer and worn components or incorrect toe, the same bump that initiates bumpsteer can also set off the DW...
    a scary combination!
     
    lynn, May 6, 2005
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