Explorer ProComp Drop Pitman Arm # FD500

Pro Comp Suspension Ford Drop Pitman Arm # FD500. When a solid axle Ford SuperDuty or Excursion is lifted the drag link attachment point needs to be moved down to reduce the steering link angle. This Explorer ProComp FD500 Drop Pitman Arm helps to correct the steering linkage alignment after a suspension lift has been installed. Please be sure that this FD500 has the correct amount of drop for your suspension lift height.

The sector shaft nut must be torqued to the vehicle torque specs. Failure to properly torque the nut may cause component failure and subsequent loss of vehicle control. Refer to the factory service manual for all steering component torque specifications. Use a pitman arm puller to remove the OE pitman arm. Mark orientation of pitman arm on sector shaft prior to removal. The threads of the sector shaft and the sector shaft nut must be cleaned of all factory dry adhesive. DO NOT use a torch to heat the pitman arm to remove it! The arm is very close to the steering box seals and you will probably burn the seals before the pitman arm comes loose. Use the proper tools!
Apply thread lock compound to threads of the sector shaft nut. Hand tighten sector shaft nut then tighten only with a torque wrench. DO NOT use an impact wrench to tighten the sector shaft.

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