hey guys, I just welded up my buddys powersteering on his 40
the problem is that he lost alot of his steering radious? he
has got a 4 turn saginaw from a early camero a 2inch drop
pitman from a yj and a advance adapter tierod. is it the
drop pitman? I would like your guys input it would help alot
it needs to be ready by next weekend for naches:D

I think what you need is a longer pitman arm, the longer the distance from eye to eye the more swing it has, so you get your turning radius back.

Matt

I think your right, I did the high steer on my 4runner and
it came with a new pitman but it was the same length as
the stock one. my buddys drop pitman is very short and
stubby which one should we get? it has a 4 inch lift thanks:D

Originally posted by Fixxxxer66
I think what you need is a longer pitman arm, the longer the distance from eye to eye the more swing it has, so you get your turning radius back.

Matt

Get 'em Matt, you are dead on. I suggest a Pitman arm from a Scout. It is long and relatively flat.

what year scout? and this wont give a bad angle on the tie rod
ends? :D with the 4 inch lift I think he needs some kind of
drop to prevent the angle and bump steer?

Late model Scout. 1" drop...try it.

I *think* alot of guys use late model cherokee or grand cherokee pitmans, i think one has 2" drop and the other has 3", cant remember which though, do a search, i know it's been discussed.

Matt

here's the link the the mentioned thread
Pitman thread (http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?s=&threadid=28101)