Post lift issues
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When I called rough country they said that their adjustable control arm would be an alternative to installing the bracket.
I am not able to install the factory pitman arm back on because it was cut off. Is installing that bracket really the only way? I really don't want to have to go through all the extra work to also relocate the steering stabilizer.
I am not able to install the factory pitman arm back on because it was cut off. Is installing that bracket really the only way? I really don't want to have to go through all the extra work to also relocate the steering stabilizer.
My guess would be that you talked to a sales guy, or you didn't inform him that you were going to use the drop without the bracket.
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So what exactly are you telling him to pay an alignment shop for?
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The problem is NOT caster. It is the angles on the trackbar and drag link. I don't know about the alignment shops where you are, but I have talked to a few around here that I know would just scratch their heads and wonder what the hell was going on with this problem.
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A drag link flip / high steer does the same thing, just in a different way. They relocate one end of the trackbar, while moving the axle end of the drag link up on top of the steering knuckle. I don't know how a drop pitman would affect it, but I imagine you could fab up some type of trackbar bracket that would let them work together.
Best option is to just find a stock pitman arm somewhere. Or shorten the adj trackbar to where you can use the bracket that came with the lift.
Best option is to just find a stock pitman arm somewhere. Or shorten the adj trackbar to where you can use the bracket that came with the lift.