Re-thinking shortened pitman arm

[SeaSlugs]

i assume when you put new kingpins in you put new bushings AND REAMED THEM correct? and new thrust bearings? are they actually taking the load of the car and NOT the lower eye of the spindle?

i also assume you greased all the balls and properly tightened them to spec correct?

you didnt get your steering box too tight did ya? its supposed to be tighter in the "center" than on the ends so if you adjusted it at full lock it may bind hard in the middle.