broncobilly

All,
I am getting my 93 ready for a trip in August. Last fall I installed the 2.5" Skyjacker front leaf springs on my truck. I have a little bit of a wander on the front drivers side wheel. Do I need to replace my stock pitman arm, with a Skyjacker 2" dropped arm? I know some on this list have.

I know some of my wander issue is due to front end alignment. I replaced my front end tie rod ball joints; last fall as well, and haven't dialed in the toe setting. I rebuilt the king pins on the front D60 at this time also.

powerrammaster

How worn are the tires? Even after replacing what you have if the tires had taken a beating previously they will still act nutty. BTDT. How about the steering box/ coupler? I had a fairly beat front end and by swapping tires and fixing the coupler it made a big difference.

Firstgenfanatic

I am interested in knowing the quality and function of the 2.5" Skyjacker front leaf spring kit. How much is this kit and whats the part#? Is the leaf spring quality as good as the stock springs? Does the kit level out the front or just simply give a better ride quality over stock?

broncobilly

Powerram,
The tire currently on my 93 came off a mid 90's Ford 3/4 ton van. I bought the nice Alcoa rims off a guy on Ebay, and the tires were on them then. They are Cooper radials (E rated), with about 60% tread life. The tires are about the same size (height) as the ones I took off (about 33" diameter). The width of the F series van tires are a little narrower, than the tires which were previously on the truck. I am estimating the F series Cooper's to be about 1" to 1/2" narrower. Like I mentioned; I need to adjust for proper toe setting. I am just wondering if I should order up the 2" dropped pitman arm from Skyjacker?

My truck is at my parent's place 80mi north of me, or I would just adjust the toe setting, and see if that did it. So; I want to have my tracks covered, just in case I need to install the 2" dropped pitman arm. I guess I could always return the unused pitman arm to Skyjacker, in the event I don't need it. Just hate to loose $ on shipping, which is sky high right now!!!!!!

To the questioner: The Skyjacker seems to be well made. From my limited seat time after initial install, the ride quality is much less brutal in the front. That was why I swapped out the stock factory leafs. I believe I paid $425 or so with shipping, back 1 year ago.

broncobilly

Powerram,
I forgot to add; I checked the steering box on the frame, and it was tight. The PO installed a Borgenson steering shaft, which is a little loose. I believe the rag joint is shot? The steering box has the famous Dodge leak. I have a seal kit for that; and have heard you can fix it, with the box still on the frame? This leak is where the steering shaft attaches to the box.

Firstgenfanatic

Hehe, sorry about all the questions I threw at ya at one time. I appreciate you answering them.