If you've had your Chevy/GM truck lifted, have you ever replaced the Pitman Arm or Idler Arms?
How often have you done it? How much did it cost (parts and labor)?
Thanks
Not sure on the pitman or idlers, but the tie rods are a weak spot in the front. So Cal Super Trucks (http://www.socalsupertrucks.com/home.jsp) makes these trick replacements (http://www.socalsupertrucks.com/prod...2005&drive=2WD). Bulletproof stuff.
I Have A 2000 2 Wheel And The Only Thing I Go Through Alot Of Is, Wheel Bearings. 3 On The Driver Side And 2 On The Pass Side. My Dad Has A 93 Chevy 2 Wheel, He Is The Original Owner And We Have Only Replaced The Pitman Arm And Idler Once. But Ball Joints A Couple Times.
What Year Is Your Truck? My Buddy Has A Fabtech 7in Dropdown Lift With 17in Kmc With 33's For Sale For $2900
Its On A 05 Gmc, But It Will Fit From 99-05
On my last truck I ran a 6" RCD lift with 35's , I added the Cognito Motorsports Pitman/idler arms support shortly after and never had a problem with them in 90k miles. On this truck I'm running the CST 6-8" kit. It's drop steering design greatly reduces the stress on the idle and pitman arms.
Search the Tow Rig section there was a great discussion about this a few months back. I have heard it's upward of $1500 to $2000 for the replacement parts and labor. I would definately talk with Jay Photoglou if I needed it done and then the next call would be to Justin at Cognito for their support brackets.
Good luck,
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