Drop Pitman Arm, Early 1966 Ford Bronco ONLY SKU: 1280

Drop Pitman Arm, Early 1966 Ford Bronco ONLY

Drop Pitman Arm Early 66 Bronco

Product Overview:

Ensure your lifted Bronco’s steering performs at its best with the Drop Pitman Arm, specifically designed for Broncos with 3" or greater suspension lifts. This pitman arm is essential for aligning your steering drag link at the proper angle, preventing excess wear on your ball joints and improving overall handling. With its fully indexed design allowing installation in 10-degree increments, this drop pitman arm offers precise adjustment to keep your steering centered. This ensures full steering radius from right to left. Perfect for lifted 1966 Ford Broncos, this upgrade ensures smooth and reliable steering on and off the trail.

For 1966 Ford Bronco ONLY
Replaces Ford Part #C6TZ-3590-H (Stamped on top of stock pitman arm)

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For 1966 Ford Bronco ONLY
Replaces Ford Part #C6TZ-3590-H (Stamped on top of stock pitman arm)

1966 Ford Bronco Drop Pitman Arm

This Drop Pitman Arm is designed for the 1966 Ford Bronco only. Please see our "Technical Notes" below for a detailed explanation.

After years of filing more pitman arm key ways than you can shake a stick at, we developed this fully indexed pitman arm. This custom drop pitman arm can be installed at 10-degree increments, helping you easily center your steering right to left. Designed specifically for Broncos with 3" of lift or more, this pitman arm ensures your drag link operates at the correct angle, reducing wear and tear on your ball joints and enhancing overall steering performance.

Unlike most pitman arms that can only be installed in one position on the steering box sector shaft, ours offers versatility and precision, making it easier to fine-tune your steering.

Fitment: Early 1966 Ford Bronco (with casting #C6TZ-3590-H)
Installation: Fully indexed, allowing installation at 10-degree increments
Recommended for: Broncos with 3" of lift or more for proper drag link angle
Steering Improvement: Helps maintain proper drag link geometry to prevent ball joint wear
Important Note: Not required for F-100 steering box conversions.

Technical Note:

The 1966 Ford Bronco had a unique one-year-only steering draglink, which featured a smaller taper than the 1967-75 Bronco T-style linkage. As a result, the pitman arm for the 1966 Bronco has a smaller taper at the draglink end.

Check Casting Number on Pitman Arm: If you have an early 1966 Bronco, be sure to check for the casting number C6TZ-3590-H on the top of the pitman. This casting number indicates you have the 1966 ONLY pitman arm.

If you do have a 1966-style pitman arm, we recommend upgrading the drag link to the newer version and purchasing our #1275 Drop Pitman Arm for 67-75 Bronco for the best fit and function.
Check Taper Measurement on Pitman Arm: It’s crucial to check your current pitman arm and draglink before ordering to ensure proper fitment. The tapered opening at the bottom of the pitman arm should closely match the measurements below:

1966 Ford Bronco Pitman Arm: 0.700" at Widest Opening

1967-75 Ford Bronco Pitman Arm: 0.763" at Widest Opening

1976-77 Ford Bronco Pitman Arm: 0.700" at Widest Opening (Same as 1966)