Steering Stabilizer Install

[Aso544]

Is this correct? I haven't driven it as I'm still replacing something on my steering column.

 

[Viperwolf1]

Looks good.

 

[bronconut73]

Looks like you could use a drop pitman arm to get your drag link and track bar parallel.

 

[TwoDalesDad]

To me...it looks backass word....maybe...it's the photos....

 

[Billsboat]

I agree on the drop pitman arm

 

[Aso544]

Yeah... the middle pic is from underneath so it looks odd. Any suggestions on the drop pitman arm?

 

[bronconut73]

WH sells one with key way filed down so you can put it in any position.
Easy job. Well worth it.

 

[dave67fd]

You may want to tighten the stabilizer ends a bit more, The bushings should at least just start to compress.

 

[Aso544]

I already did after the pic was taken. Thanks though!!!

 

[Broncobowsher]

Looks good.

You may want to lengthen the adjustable drag link a little. Good chance you will run out of travel in the steering box in a right hand turn. If that is a factory steering box, the pitman arm should point about 10° toward the drivers tire and not straight back (when the tires are pointed straight ahead).

 

[Aso544]

Do I length it by the adjustable piece in the center? I also just ordered a drop pitman arm from WH as well.

 

[Broncobowsher]

Center the steering box by unhooking the drag link. Turn lock to lock counting the number of turns needed total. Set half way in between. Now the steering box is centered. Adjust the drag link/pitman arm splines so the wheels are pointing straight. Double check that the steering damper does not bottom or top out limiting travel. Double check you got everything tight and you are done.

 

[Aso544]

Ok.... Just got my drop pitman arm in. I read the directions above about centering the box by unhooking the drag link and turning it lock to lock and centering it halfway. Now once centered, should the DPA face straight back or have a slight angle to the left or right?

Never messed with the front steering before. Thanks for the help

 

[Viperwolf1]

Slight angle off to the driver's side.

 

[Aso544]

While this may very.... What's the standard size nut on the shaft coming from the steering box that the DPA attaches to. The biggest socket I have is a 1 1/4 and its a hair too small. Ill have to buy a single socket so having a better idea of the size would be great.