PDA

View Full Version : Lifted Chevy/GM (IFS) questions



MagicMtnDan
04-13-2006, 08:44 AM
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

1stepcloser
04-13-2006, 08:54 AM
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/productdetails.jsp?pointer=1578&subcatpointer=18&make=CHE&model=SIL3&year=2005&drive=2WD). Bulletproof stuff.

Mr. Crusader 83
04-13-2006, 08:58 AM
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

sigepmock
04-13-2006, 09:25 AM
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,