JBG Leveling spring kit question, pitman arm needed ?

**351w500** · 01-03-2013, 10:03 AM

I got the front end leveling kit from JBG, it consists of 2 front springs and i believe it says it gives 2" to the front end, Today i am on ebay looking around and i see a dropped pitman arm by Procomp and it says that it is for 2" to 6" lift. Do i need this ? i never thought of a dropped pitman arm-

**JBfab** · 01-03-2013, 07:56 PM

If only 2" i would say no. I havent heard of anyone using one for leveling coils before. And most drop pitman arms are for 4-6". Might be a typo by whom ever posted it on ebay.

DNBELOWBRONCO · 01-03-2013, 08:22 PM

No you don't need it. I had the Rough country 2.5" kit and it came with rear leafs so the alignment stayed nice as well as the tires. You can even keep the stock arm with a 4" kit if you do the tie-rod flip to the top of the knuckles. I did it the flip when I had the 2.5" lift too!

-Kevin-

**351w500** · 01-03-2013, 11:43 PM

i don't have the TRE flip....

Kingfish999 · 01-04-2013, 08:48 AM

i know people with 6" lift and stock pitman. it isnt the best but 2" is very minimal. 2 isnt even really enough to consider the TRE flip. once you go to 4 or more then its a good time to think about it

**351w500** · 01-04-2013, 09:03 AM

"2 isn't enough to consider the TRE flip" Are you saying don"t consider doing a tre flip with only having a 2" lift ?

**TheUnforgiven** · 01-04-2013, 09:39 AM

It's fine, you're overthinking it.

**badass1tonf100** · 01-04-2013, 09:51 AM

Don't need one but if you really want one hit me up.

**351w500** · 01-04-2013, 09:54 AM

Thanks for all the help fellas, I do tend to over think stuff...

**JBfab** · 01-04-2013, 10:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 351w500

"2 isn't enough to consider the TRE flip" Are you saying don"t consider doing a tre flip with only having a 2" lift ?

Just had this discousion else where. With my 4+ lift and a trf the steering sits level from one side to the other. With any less of a lift the steering would be angled upwards. This could cause some adverse steering effects. Like major bumps steer. Heres a photo of my steering with a stock pitman and trf and 4.75" lift.

01-03-2013, 10:03 AM	#1
351w500 Unforgiven's Pet Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Fairfield ca. Posts: 8,434 iTrader: (4) Bronco Info: '90 xlt 351w E40D Truetrac I GOT ROLLER ROCKERS !	JBG Leveling spring kit question, pitman arm needed ? I got the front end leveling kit from JBG, it consists of 2 front springs and i believe it says it gives 2" to the front end, Today i am on ebay looking around and i see a dropped pitman arm by Procomp and it says that it is for 2" to 6" lift. Do i need this ? i never thought of a dropped pitman arm-

01-03-2013, 07:56 PM	#2
JBfab Fullsize Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Emerald, PA Posts: 1,981 iTrader: (8) Bronco Info: 94 C150, 351/zf,5"lift,35" xterains,flow40, mac headers,sag swap, elec fan, 4WDB	If only 2" i would say no. I havent heard of anyone using one for leveling coils before. And most drop pitman arms are for 4-6". Might be a typo by whom ever posted it on ebay. __________________ It's not custom if you bought it from a catalog! Visit my build thread- http://www.fullsizebronco.com/forum/...d.php?t=211825

01-03-2013, 08:22 PM	#3
DNBELOWBRONCO Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Roseville,Ca. Posts: 1,284 iTrader: (8) Bronco Info: '96, 5.8, 4.56, Rancho 4", 35's, Thorleys, Warn 8274, 5100's, 160 3G, Sag, 10.25, E-fan, Projectors	No you don't need it. I had the Rough country 2.5" kit and it came with rear leafs so the alignment stayed nice as well as the tires. You can even keep the stock arm with a 4" kit if you do the tie-rod flip to the top of the knuckles. I did it the flip when I had the 2.5" lift too! -Kevin- __________________ DON'T GIVE UP PUSH THE PEDAL ON THE RIGHT JUST A LITTLE BIT HARDER DNBELOWBRONCO www.supermotors.net/17883 "Be who you are and say what you feel because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind" -Dr. Seuss-

01-04-2013, 08:48 AM	#5
Kingfish999 Nothing beets a Fullsize Join Date: May 2010 Location: Palm Harbor FL Posts: 2,576 iTrader: (10) Bronco Info: 96 Bronco 5.0, 88 Bronco 5.8	i know people with 6" lift and stock pitman. it isnt the best but 2" is very minimal. 2 isnt even really enough to consider the TRE flip. once you go to 4 or more then its a good time to think about it __________________ ---96 Eddie Bauer 302-----------88 XLT 351 Carb------ -----E4OD 1356 4.10-------------C6 1356 3.55-------- ---8-lug TTB/D60 Rear--------------TTB/8.8----------- --Daily Driver/Prerunner---------Mudder/Submarine-----

01-04-2013, 09:51 AM	#8
badass1tonf100 Hit it n' Git it Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Florida Posts: 10,907 iTrader: (83) Bronco Info: 4 wheels, 1tons, 3 sticks, sheet metal & some tubing.	Don't need one but if you really want one hit me up. __________________

01-03-2013, 11:43 PM	#4
351w500 Unforgiven's Pet Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Fairfield ca. Posts: 8,434 iTrader: (4) Bronco Info: '90 xlt 351w E40D Truetrac I GOT ROLLER ROCKERS !	i don't have the TRE flip....

01-04-2013, 09:03 AM	#6
351w500 Unforgiven's Pet Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Fairfield ca. Posts: 8,434 iTrader: (4) Bronco Info: '90 xlt 351w E40D Truetrac I GOT ROLLER ROCKERS !	"2 isn't enough to consider the TRE flip" Are you saying don"t consider doing a tre flip with only having a 2" lift ?

01-04-2013, 09:54 AM	#9
351w500 Unforgiven's Pet Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Fairfield ca. Posts: 8,434 iTrader: (4) Bronco Info: '90 xlt 351w E40D Truetrac I GOT ROLLER ROCKERS !	Thanks for all the help fellas, I do tend to over think stuff...

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