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Old Nov 28, 2020 | 07:20 AM
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So yesterday I was involved in a wreck not much cosmetic damage. Broke the shift from the gear box to the pitman arm. Should I replace the pitman arm when I replace my gear box. Also since my truck is lifted 4.5in should I get a drop pitman arm opposed to the oem. I'm not sure if it has the drop pitman arm since I bought it already lifted
 
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Old Nov 28, 2020 | 10:04 AM
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Wow. I haven't seen that one before.... Usually, other stuff breaks first...

But yeah, if the pitman arm isn't bent, could probably re-use it. Provided you can get that piece of shaft out of it.

Go with a Redhead steering box. Direct swap, and a much better quality than the reman units you get from the parts store.
 
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Old Nov 30, 2020 | 07:23 AM
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Wow, hope everyone is ok after the wreck. What is that fluid on the pavement, hopefully not coolant?
 
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Old Nov 30, 2020 | 08:07 AM
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Originally Posted by ramfan45619
Wow, hope everyone is ok after the wreck. What is that fluid on the pavement, hopefully not coolant?
Power steering fluid
 
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