Pitman arm help

xjmarc · Feb 10, 2017

Let me start by stating what I have. XJ with a full width D44. I'm currently running a zj pitman arm which is what most companies sell as a drop pitman arm for XJs. The problem is with the extra width I have lost some turning radius. At full lock I've got 1/2" between the stops and knuckles. Anyone know of a pitman arm that's a wee bit longer that would work?

paradisepwoffrd · Feb 10, 2017

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You should measure the length of your steering arms and pitman arm, so you know what length you need.

mdo817 · Feb 11, 2017

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I used to run a arm off of a F100 on the same setup, but the measurement from center of ball joint to where your steering ties into your highsteer arm is important.

xjmarc · Feb 11, 2017

OK so here's some rough measurements. Drag link is 39 1/16" from pitman arm to knuckle and pitman arm is 5 1/2" hole to hole and is 4" from top to bottom. Here's a pic of an arm like what I'm running, this one didn't last and neither did the box. Measurements are center of bolt hole to center of bolt hole.

xjmarc · Feb 11, 2017

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mdo817 said:
I used to run a arm off of a F100 on the same setup, but the measurement from center of ball joint to where your steering ties into your highsteer arm is important.

Stock knuckle and it's 7 1/2".

mdo817 · Feb 11, 2017

This arm is about 7" from hole to hole, but only about 3" drop. I can ship it to you and see if it helps.

xjmarc · Feb 11, 2017

I've been reading that WJ arms are 6.5" but only 1.5" drop. What is that one out of and what do you want for it?

xjmarc · Feb 11, 2017

I've also heard Bronco/F150 arms from the late 70s for a 4" lift are the right amount of drop and around 6.5-7" on center.

mdo817 · Feb 11, 2017

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xjmarc said:
I've also heard Bronco/F150 arms from the late 70s for a 4" lift are the right amount of drop and around 6.5-7" on center.

Pretty sure that is what mine is ^^^

I would rather just send it to you, make sure it's going to help. If so $25 or $30.

mdo817 · Feb 11, 2017

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Text me if you are interested
678-201-6111

xjmarc · Feb 11, 2017

Sent you a text. Let me know if you don't get it.

blacksheep10 · Feb 12, 2017

I used to save 2nd gen dodge truck arms, they had a decent drop. PartsMike.com http://www.partsmike.com/ should be able to tell you whatever you need, he's a steering guy familiar with every sag box application evar