71 k20 4x4. Lifted 4" steering sucks - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

mattfrediani · 11-05-2016, 11:00 PM

Lifted my truck 4" new springs and shackles (1971 K20) (Dana 44)
Used an ORD Drop pitman arm but my drag link is not even close to level. Even though I still have not aligned the truck when i drive it the turn radius is bad and the steering is all over the place. do I also need to get a raised steering arm?
My ball joints are good/New Tie rod and ends.

Thx Matt

swamp rat · 11-06-2016, 02:43 AM

YES!

BTW: There is also a 4X4 section with a lot of knowledgeable people there to help.

mattfrediani · 11-06-2016, 09:02 AM

Thank You !

**special-K** · 11-06-2016, 11:18 PM

I've always stayed with OEM pitman arm and used the raised steering arm on 4-6" lifts. No steering issues. Are you saying the drag link still runs downhill to the steering arm? I just did a 4" lift on my '72 using steering arm and it actually runs slightly uphill from pitman arm. It steers like a champ.I roll along with my arm on the window sill pinching the wheel between my thumb and index finger.

11-05-2016, 11:00 PM	#1
mattfrediani Registered User Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Martinez,CA Posts: 48	71 k20 4x4. Lifted 4" steering sucks Lifted my truck 4" new springs and shackles (1971 K20) (Dana 44) Used an ORD Drop pitman arm but my drag link is not even close to level. Even though I still have not aligned the truck when i drive it the turn radius is bad and the steering is all over the place. do I also need to get a raised steering arm? My ball joints are good/New Tie rod and ends. Thx Matt

11-06-2016, 02:43 AM	#2
swamp rat Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Spanaway Posts: 8,451	Re: 71 k20 4x4. Lifted 4" steering sucks YES! BTW: There is also a 4X4 section with a lot of knowledgeable people there to help. __________________ Mike. Swamp Rat build thread : http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=595019 72 3/4T 4X4 4" BDS Lift 33" BFG's

11-06-2016, 09:02 AM	#3
mattfrediani Registered User Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Martinez,CA Posts: 48	Re: 71 k20 4x4. Lifted 4" steering sucks Thank You !

11-06-2016, 11:18 PM	#4
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: 71 k20 4x4. Lifted 4" steering sucks I've always stayed with OEM pitman arm and used the raised steering arm on 4-6" lifts. No steering issues. Are you saying the drag link still runs downhill to the steering arm? I just did a 4" lift on my '72 using steering arm and it actually runs slightly uphill from pitman arm. It steers like a champ.I roll along with my arm on the window sill pinching the wheel between my thumb and index finger. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~



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