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73-87 Chevy _ GMC Trucks => Brakes, Frame, Steering & Suspension => The Highs (Raising/Lifts) => Topic started by: Will84K10 on November 05, 2015, 10:51:43 am

Title: Drag Link
Post by: Will84K10 on November 05, 2015, 10:51:43 am

So I installed my lift a week ago then decided to come into Firestone to get an alignment. The guy here is trying to tell me that I need a drop pitman arm even though I have a raised steering arm and the angle looks the exact same as when it was stock. Anyone know more about this? Thanks.

Title: Re: Drag Link
Post by: Dan75k20 on November 05, 2015, 01:01:46 pm

Go some where else

Title: Re: Drag Link
Post by: blazer74 on November 05, 2015, 05:56:21 pm

How much lift? 4-6. Should be fine with raised arm.
Steering wheel may or may not sit straight tho.

Title: Re: Drag Link
Post by: Will84K10 on November 05, 2015, 06:42:23 pm

Ya just a 4" lift. and ya why can't i seem to get the steering wheel straight?

Title: Drag Link
Post by: blazer74 on November 05, 2015, 07:03:07 pm

The short drag link from the raised arm to the gearbox will not shorten enough IIRC to bring the steering wheel back straight due to the geometry of the lift and steering. 

Title: Re: Drag Link
Post by: Will84K10 on November 06, 2015, 07:46:55 am

Oh gotcha, well appreciate all the info.