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Old 01-17-2013, 09:01 PM
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Drivin down the road steering starts feelin funny I pull into the shop and all the sudden My steering wheel is out of whack and not straight I don't think much of it and haul *** to town for parts. I get back and throw my rig on the lift and look at my steering adjustments and what do I find a huge crack in my pitman arm! Would my messed up caster do this what should I have my caster b at for a 7 in lift

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anyone out there know where i could buy a drop pitman arm for less than 300 bux??????
 

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Old 01-18-2013, 06:50 PM
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Can't say I know where to get one cheap. Auto wreckers, but your taking a chance there.

Glad it didn't go on ya sooner!!
 
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Old 01-18-2013, 07:31 PM
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Here is a link to one from Top Gun Customz. Don't know much about them but I have been looking at a set of tubular control arms from them. 00-02 Dodge Ram 2500/3500 4x4 3.5-8" Lift Drop Pitman Arm Other than that there is a skyjacker on ebay for $223
 
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Old 01-20-2013, 02:35 AM
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checked out the top gunz pitman, thats the one thanks bryce. hey bryce r u happy with ur raptor lift pump? im contimplating between the 100 and 150 gph.. thats next on the long list of upgrades and toys.
 
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Old 01-20-2013, 12:56 PM
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I'm happy with it. Had it for 2yrs and not a single problem. When it does quit I will be going with either a fass or airdog though. The extra filter and air separation really is worth the extra money if you can afford it.
 
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Old 01-20-2013, 10:20 PM
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Ya that's where I'm at now BROKE! I'm gunna order one Thursday.... So I got a drop pitman off a ford 250 machined the teeth so that it would line up on my steering box I made sure nothing was binding and everything cleared took me 6 hours that shows how much care I put into it... Gunna order the top gun pitman Thursday as well but if this one doesn't give me problems why change it right?
 
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Old 01-20-2013, 11:15 PM
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Just a heads up for you on the raptor install, buy a small pair of 90* needle nose pliers to remove the factory fuel line from the tank. Took me 4hrs to install my raptor. 3 of those hours was sitting jambed inside my wheel well cussing like a sailor rotating the factory fuel line with one hand while trying to squeeze the two tabs with the other hand. Tried with my fingers and every other tool I had (all being too big) until I finally said f it and went to town and bought a small pair of 90's.
 
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Old 01-20-2013, 11:24 PM
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Hahah frustrating! Will do thanks for the heads up I can't wait to have it in. I wana see wha my quadzilla adrenaline is really all about!
 




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