Is there a shorter Pitman arm I can use? - Pirate4x4.Com : 4x4 and Off-Road Forum

Switch7 · 03-29-2006, 01:39 PM

Is there a shorter pitman are that can be used on the Samurai, then the stock one thats there. I have a yota swap with a high steer and the drag link is hitting the tierod. I don't want to move the steering box nor do I want to more the whells back an inch.

Will anything else work?

-Switch

Edisonsteve · 03-29-2006, 02:55 PM

If you shorten the arm it will not have the traval you need to steer lock to lock.

jones · 03-29-2006, 05:44 PM

It sounds like a perfect time to add some power steering to your zuke.

Tusker · 03-29-2006, 06:24 PM

For stock steering with Yota axles, I use this:

kstatecruiser1 · 03-29-2006, 07:15 PM

Did you fab this up yourself? If not, where can I buy this?

OKIE ZUK · 03-30-2006, 09:07 AM

Do it your self with two pass. side arms. Just flip one and weld a 1/2" plate gusset inbetween. I run this setup and has worked for three years. With Toys you need a 1" longer pitman arm for the throw, left to right.

RokNRollr · 03-30-2006, 12:01 PM

Do you drive your zuk on the street? If so ,do your self and everyone else and do it right by moving the steering box. This is for safety reasons,otherwise the welded arm will work for ya

OKIE ZUK · 03-30-2006, 03:15 PM

Street?:

03-29-2006, 01:39 PM	#1 (permalink)
Switch7 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Member # 56802 Posts: 5	Is there a shorter Pitman arm I can use? Is there a shorter pitman are that can be used on the Samurai, then the stock one thats there. I have a yota swap with a high steer and the drag link is hitting the tierod. I don't want to move the steering box nor do I want to more the whells back an inch. Will anything else work? -Switch

03-29-2006, 02:55 PM	#2 (permalink)
Edisonsteve Wheeler Join Date: May 2005 Member # 46928 Location: Whittier, CA Posts: 314	pitman arm If you shorten the arm it will not have the traval you need to steer lock to lock. __________________ 1994 Toyota Extra cab, Exo, SAS, 2.28x4.7, 4.88, e-locker/Detroit, 37 Red crawlers, Supercharged 3.4 swap, front and rear Rock Assaults, Air Bumps, marlin 5.15 trans. 2011 KOH Buggy 2012 Jeep Sahara Unlimmited 4" lift on 35s 2005 Dodge 2500HD Cummins 4x4

03-29-2006, 05:44 PM	#3 (permalink)
jones Registered User Join Date: Dec 2001 Member # 8687 Location: Vancouver Island B.C. Posts: 1,083	It sounds like a perfect time to add some power steering to your zuke. __________________ The word "jones" is a slang term meaning to crave, want, or desire; or, to feel withdrawal from an activity of passion. The general slang meaning is often associated with addictive substance habits but can be applied on a more universal scale.

03-29-2006, 06:24 PM	#4 (permalink)
Tusker Registered User Join Date: Jan 2001 Member # 2752 Location: Fairfield, CA Posts: 2,043	For stock steering with Yota axles, I use this: Attached Images __________________ 86 Samurai w/gun rack, 92" WB, VW 1.9 TD, Toyota 5-speed and dual cases with 4.7 gearset, Toyota axles with Longfields, 5.29's, ARB's f&r, YJ's, 35's, FJ-60 power steering, high steer, ............. <>< <>< <>< Hey, if this rig is for wheelin', what are all these animal parts doin' in here?

03-29-2006, 07:15 PM	#5 (permalink)
kstatecruiser1 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Member # 35034 Location: Hastings, MN Posts: 672	Did you fab this up yourself? If not, where can I buy this? __________________ 95 Bronco on bags Last edited by kstatecruiser1; 03-29-2006 at 07:15 PM.

03-30-2006, 09:07 AM	#6 (permalink)
OKIE ZUK Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Member # 14812 Location: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Posts: 2,756	Do it your self with two pass. side arms. Just flip one and weld a 1/2" plate gusset inbetween. I run this setup and has worked for three years. With Toys you need a 1" longer pitman arm for the throw, left to right. __________________ '94 Samurai, EFI, 6.1 t-case, twin sticks, 5.29 locked and shaved Toys, RS9000X's, HS9500i, OBA, Coiled, 36" IROK's, 94" WB, etc, etc.

03-30-2006, 12:01 PM	#7 (permalink)
RokNRollr Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Member # 13806 Location: Bay area, ca Posts: 218	Do you drive your zuk on the street? If so ,do your self and everyone else and do it right by moving the steering box. This is for safety reasons,otherwise the welded arm will work for ya

03-30-2006, 03:15 PM	#8 (permalink)
OKIE ZUK Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Member # 14812 Location: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Posts: 2,756	Street?: Attached Images __________________ '94 Samurai, EFI, 6.1 t-case, twin sticks, 5.29 locked and shaved Toys, RS9000X's, HS9500i, OBA, Coiled, 36" IROK's, 94" WB, etc, etc.

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