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Old 12-14-2013, 09:07 AM   #4
Dave in MN
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Default Re: Short pitman arm

I put a shortened pitman arm on prior to a long road trip we took this summer. I did not notice the reduction in steering wheel pressure much but I really noticed the reduction in the turning radius. In situations where I could just do a simple U-turn, I had to back up and re-direct. The change caught me off guard a few times. I am going to change back to the original.
Update: Interesting comments on some posts that follow noting no change in turning radius. On my '29 the turning radius was increased enough to notice. My limit in turning full right to full left is in the steering box...not in the other components so the shorter pitman arm is causing the change...
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