looking to swap out my stock scout arm for one of shorter length.
i know most everyone uses the waggy arm, but i have heard there is one shorter that will fit the box. ford maybe?
if so, anyone know what model/year i can get a pitman that will work, and is shorter than the waggy let me know.
i need to get the dimensions so that i can make my histeer arms next weekend.
gracias,
pat
RustoleumWhite
02-05-2003, 09:30 AM
http://tigger.tmcom.com/~marka/PhotoAlbums/SOAv1/P0000005.sized.jpg
http://tigger.tmcom.com/~marka/PhotoAlbums/SOAv1/P0000006.sized.jpg
'70's Dodge PU 2wd , Waggy , Stock Scout II
~ 6", ~7", ~10" (IIRC)
Rubicrawler
02-05-2003, 10:26 AM
I used a Jeep pitman with a 4" drop for my Hy-Steer. I got it from www.partsmikeparts.com. Worked out great!
uglyscout
02-06-2003, 10:16 AM
Originally posted by Rubicrawler
I used a Jeep pitman with a 4" drop for my Hy-Steer. I got it from www.partsmikeparts.com. Worked out great!
Wouldn't the 4" drop hit your springs?? Or is it short enough tono be a factor.
Just wondering....
Rubicrawler
02-06-2003, 12:13 PM
No clearance problems! I'll post a pic in a little bit to show you;)
BTW- I'm using stock spring packs;)
Rubicrawler
02-06-2003, 12:29 PM
OOPS! My bad, it's only a 2" drop! Here's a couple of pics of the PartsMike Pitman arm.
RustoleumWhite
02-06-2003, 04:23 PM
hmmmm, looks good :beer:
nicer drop than the waggys or the dodge. Those two can get REALLY close to the frame...
do you recall the center to center distance of it?? Big TRE or small??
tsm1mt
02-06-2003, 04:49 PM
I'm not sure how I could accomodate any more of a drop arm...
http://tigger.tmcom.com/~tsm1/gallery/albums/albun12/pic05.jpg
http://tigger.tmcom.com/~tsm1/gallery/albums/albun12/pic01.jpg
http://tigger.tmcom.com/~tsm1/gallery/albums/albun12/pic03.jpg
Or do I just get more flex than the rest of you? :D
And I was thinking I'd taken too much flex out by putting in the bump stops so low..
Rubicrawler
02-06-2003, 07:00 PM
RW- I don't remember the c to c but could get it if you need it. The arm acepts a 7/8" Chevy TRE ;)
uglyscout
02-07-2003, 10:41 AM
Originally posted by tsm1mt
I'm not sure how I could accomodate any more of a drop arm...
http://tigger.tmcom.com/~tsm1/gallery/albums/albun12/pic05.jpg
http://tigger.tmcom.com/~tsm1/gallery/albums/albun12/pic01.jpg
http://tigger.tmcom.com/~tsm1/gallery/albums/albun12/pic03.jpg
Or do I just get more flex than the rest of you? :D
And I was thinking I'd taken too much flex out by putting in the bump stops so low..
I think you just "get it" a little more than the rest of us!
Maybe it has something to do with jumping it at 40mph???? :D
On the tech side I measured my wagoneer pitman arm this morning and it had approx 1" of drop.