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Farmstore34 · 09-28-2009, 05:18 AM

Hi all,

we have just aquired another cool 72 Chevy 3/4 ton 4x4, and I have a question. The truck has about a 6" lift, but the pitman arm looks like a stock peice. The drag link slopes down at a pretty good angle from the steering box to the steering arm on the knuckle. The truck does not turn very sharp either left or right, and I think the pitman arm is the problem. Is the drag link supposed to be level between the pitman arm and the steering arm? Do I just need to install a dropped pitman arm?

Thanks!
Colby.

**LockDoc** · 09-28-2009, 09:54 AM

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You might want to have one of the Mods move this to the 4x4 forum for you, you might get a better response.

LockDoc

**Classic Heartbeat** · 09-28-2009, 01:16 PM

You need a raised steering arm.
http://www.4wheelparts.com/Lift-Kits...=399&t_pt=4127
WES

**gerfunken** · 09-28-2009, 03:51 PM

I've got a raised arm on my truck as well, installed as part of the lift. Not a great picture, but:

09-28-2009, 05:18 AM	#1
Farmstore34 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Oregon Posts: 109	Pitman arm Hi all, we have just aquired another cool 72 Chevy 3/4 ton 4x4, and I have a question. The truck has about a 6" lift, but the pitman arm looks like a stock peice. The drag link slopes down at a pretty good angle from the steering box to the steering arm on the knuckle. The truck does not turn very sharp either left or right, and I think the pitman arm is the problem. Is the drag link supposed to be level between the pitman arm and the steering arm? Do I just need to install a dropped pitman arm? Thanks! Colby.

09-28-2009, 09:54 AM	#2
LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 25,853	Re: Pitman arm - You might want to have one of the Mods move this to the 4x4 forum for you, you might get a better response. LockDoc __________________ Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 -

09-28-2009, 01:16 PM	#3
Classic Heartbeat Project Junkie! Fishing Poor!! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Olympia,Wa. 98512 Posts: 10,766	Re: Pitman arm You need a raised steering arm. http://www.4wheelparts.com/Lift-Kits...=399&t_pt=4127 WES __________________ On-line catolog Classic Heartbeat Pickup Parts WEHEPP@comcast.net Call us Toll Free (888) 338-2502 Like Us on Facebook No appointment necessary. 72 BB Chevy Custom Deluxe / Custom Camper 67 I-6 (Soon to be 5.7 LS1) Panel 68 BB Chevy Short Bed 72 6.0 LQ9 Short Bed Chevy 4X4 Olympia's fastest growing truck parts supplier. Olympia's home for Wayward Chevys

09-28-2009, 03:51 PM	#4
gerfunken Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Surprise, AZ Posts: 490	Re: Pitman arm I've got a raised arm on my truck as well, installed as part of the lift. Not a great picture, but: __________________ -Scott 1972 Chevy K20 Picture Gallery Build Thread 1930 Chevy AD Picture Gallery 1929 Ford Model-A Picture Gallery 1975 Triumph TR-6 Picture Gallery

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