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Drop Pitman Arm?

Discussion in 'Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech' started by Vanguard, Mar 27, 2009.

  1. Mar 27, 2009
    Vanguard

    Vanguard Take Off! Staff Member

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    After working out my upper body strength last weekend in Borrego, I'm convinced I need an ally in my battle against 4wd steering and the powerlock. I know Bob's trustworthy and reliable, but unfortunately I'm afraid he won't always be around the second half of the day. :D

    So Betsy has a 2.5" Explorer Pro-Comp lift and a pair of 1.5" Con-Ferr shackles, should I consider a dropped pitman arm for the box or will a normal arm be fine?
     
  2. Mar 27, 2009
    BlueFlu

    BlueFlu past owner of some ecj5's

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    It would decrease the angle on the tie rods and reduce bump steer.
    Not much short of ps will help arms and shoulders though.
     
  3. Mar 27, 2009
    Patrick

    Patrick Super Moderator Staff Member

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    What does your Jeep have now? I can't remember if you already have saginaw...
     
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    jpflat2a

    jpflat2a what's that noise?

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    yea, fill out your profile please
    smaller gut
    larger wheel
     
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    Vanguard

    Vanguard Take Off! Staff Member

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    I've got manual saginaw with a McRuff frame plate already drilled for a 4-bolt box. With the exception of needing another flaming river u-joint, it should be a bolt on switch.

    Steve (cj5/442) let me know if you think I should award jpflat2a with a trash can!
     
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    BlueFlu

    BlueFlu past owner of some ecj5's

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    Oh feel the love. R)

    That'd make a great sig line quote. R)
     
  7. Mar 27, 2009
    Patrick

    Patrick Super Moderator Staff Member

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    The McRuff plate bolts the box on pretty low and flat IIRC. Might not need a drop.
    My dad used an AA mount, and a pitman for a YJ, and it's fine with 3" BDS springs...FWIW.
     
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    Vanguard

    Vanguard Take Off! Staff Member

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    Through my extensive secret network of jeep parts sources, I've become aware of a 1.75" drop pitman arm. I think that might do the trick. Gonna look tonight.
     
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    Patrick

    Patrick Super Moderator Staff Member

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    1.75" drop below what?
     
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    jpflat2a

    jpflat2a what's that noise?

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    stock arm I assume
     
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    jpflat2a

    jpflat2a what's that noise?

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    the poster has failed to mention the fact he has a 13" Grant wheel installed.
    looks cool.
    not functional.
    might as well play the part.
     
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    Patrick

    Patrick Super Moderator Staff Member

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    Well, yes, but a stock arm from/ for what....
     
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    jpflat2a

    jpflat2a what's that noise?

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    a straight stock Sagi pitman arm
     
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    Patrick

    Patrick Super Moderator Staff Member

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    That seems a bit small for manual, even Saginaw...
     
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    Patrick

    Patrick Super Moderator Staff Member

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    They aren't all the same are they?
     
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    jpflat2a

    jpflat2a what's that noise?

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    on CJ's they were all straight
    no drop
     
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    cj6/442

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    Steve (cj5/442) let me know if you think I should award jpflat2a with a trash can![/QUOTE]

    no ,,,please Jim alone,,, I see you have already handed one out today... I have a extra p/s sagi box for you to try if needed .
     
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    EricM

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    I saw a trashcan on this thread, I figured it was cj5/442 for sure!
     
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    Patrick

    Patrick Super Moderator Staff Member

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    Ah. I didn't know we were talking CJ specific Saginaw parts.
     
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    jpflat2a

    jpflat2a what's that noise?

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    umm...this is a CJ forum.....I thought.....
     
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