ZJ/XJ Pitman arm help...

Black00XJ · 02-19-2011, 11:43 AM

I have been hearing from many (about 8 out of 10) people that the V8 ZJ pitman arm offers a lil bit more drop than a stock XJ pitman arm. However I have also heard from a few other who say they are no different. I dont have a V8 ZJ laying around to compare but the parts stores say they have different part numbers for the XJ and ZJ... Does anyone know for sure? Im lazy and would rather avoid going all the way to the salvage yard... but I guess I will if I have to. Thanks for any info.

itbrokeagain · 02-19-2011, 02:17 PM

I think it does offer some drop. If noone here can answer check naxja.org and do a search. You will bring up lots and lots of info on it.

Black00XJ · 02-19-2011, 04:26 PM

I think Ive over-researched this. On all the forums I get arguments in both directions. I'll probably just fit a V8 ZJ in a parking lot and take a quick measurment lol. Thanks for the info

Black00XJ · 02-19-2011, 04:27 PM

"find"... not fit... lol

Mudstud · 02-20-2011, 12:49 PM

Found one for my xj for a 3 to 6 in. lift in jcwhitneys page 45. $91.99

RuffedUpXJ · 02-20-2011, 03:39 PM

Why do you need a drop pitman arm?

You replacing your trackbar?

jfiscus · 02-21-2011, 09:14 AM

yes, it does, I've seen the difference in person. About a 1" difference IIRC.

comanchedude · 02-21-2011, 11:15 AM

I have a drop pitman arm for sale $20.00

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Originally Posted by Black00XJ

I have been hearing from many (about 8 out of 10) people that the V8 ZJ pitman arm offers a lil bit more drop than a stock XJ pitman arm. However I have also heard from a few other who say they are no different. I dont have a V8 ZJ laying around to compare but the parts stores say they have different part numbers for the XJ and ZJ... Does anyone know for sure? Im lazy and would rather avoid going all the way to the salvage yard... but I guess I will if I have to. Thanks for any info.

Black00XJ · 02-22-2011, 02:06 PM

Thanks for the info, I dont actually need a drop pitman yet as my angles are near perfect but when I go higher w/bigger rubber I have a feeling Im going to need one. I got into the ZJ-parts-on-XJs research mode and heard about the ZJ DP but couldnt get a strait answer. Too much time on my hand really lol.

Mudstud · 02-22-2011, 05:04 PM

I will take the drop pitman arm!

02-19-2011, 11:43 AM	#1
Black00XJ Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: dont ask Posts: 18	ZJ/XJ Pitman arm help... I have been hearing from many (about 8 out of 10) people that the V8 ZJ pitman arm offers a lil bit more drop than a stock XJ pitman arm. However I have also heard from a few other who say they are no different. I dont have a V8 ZJ laying around to compare but the parts stores say they have different part numbers for the XJ and ZJ... Does anyone know for sure? Im lazy and would rather avoid going all the way to the salvage yard... but I guess I will if I have to. Thanks for any info.

02-19-2011, 02:17 PM	#2
itbrokeagain Just Empty Every Pocket - CORE Member - Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Amelia Posts: 1,435	I think it does offer some drop. If noone here can answer check naxja.org and do a search. You will bring up lots and lots of info on it. __________________ 91 fj 80 on 37 Nitto Muds with a 10k winch. Cage and sliders coming soon.

02-20-2011, 12:49 PM	#5
Mudstud Treasurer Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Trenton, Ohio Posts: 126 Images: 9	Found one for my xj for a 3 to 6 in. lift in jcwhitneys page 45. $91.99 __________________

02-20-2011, 03:39 PM	#6
RuffedUpXJ On XJ 2 Now Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Fairfield Twp. Posts: 314	Why do you need a drop pitman arm? You replacing your trackbar? __________________ 88 XJ - 5" lift - 35" BFG's - Bumpers - Rock Rails - Homebrewed OBA - Roof Rack - Tube Doors - Trimmed - Dented 87 XJ - D44 - Disco D30 - 235's - 231TC - Stock for now

02-22-2011, 05:04 PM	#10
Mudstud Treasurer Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Trenton, Ohio Posts: 126 Images: 9	I will take the drop pitman arm! __________________

02-19-2011, 04:26 PM	#3
Black00XJ Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: dont ask Posts: 18	I think Ive over-researched this. On all the forums I get arguments in both directions. I'll probably just fit a V8 ZJ in a parking lot and take a quick measurment lol. Thanks for the info

02-19-2011, 04:27 PM	#4
Black00XJ Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: dont ask Posts: 18	"find"... not fit... lol

02-21-2011, 09:14 AM	#7
jfiscus Terrain Stomper Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Crittenden, KY Posts: 633	yes, it does, I've seen the difference in person. About a 1" difference IIRC.

02-22-2011, 02:06 PM	#9
Black00XJ Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: dont ask Posts: 18	Thanks for the info, I dont actually need a drop pitman yet as my angles are near perfect but when I go higher w/bigger rubber I have a feeling Im going to need one. I got into the ZJ-parts-on-XJs research mode and heard about the ZJ DP but couldnt get a strait answer. Too much time on my hand really lol.