Drop Pitman Arm, 76-77 Ford Bronco SKU: 1286

Drop Pitman Arm, 76-77 Ford Bronco

Drop Pitman Arm 76-77 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 and responsive. Perfect for lifted 1976-77 Ford Broncos, this upgrade ensures smooth and reliable steering on and off the trail.

Fits 76-77 Ford Bronco
For use with Factory Y-style Steering Linkage

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Fits 76-77 Ford Bronco
For use with Factory Y-style Steering Linkage

1976-77 Ford Bronco Drop Pitman Arm

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: 1976-77 Ford Bronco with stock Y-Style steering linkage
- If you have converted to T-style linkage, please purchase part #1275
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:

There were four different pitman arms found on the Early Bronco. This Drop Pitman Arm replaces the 1976-77 Ford Bronco Pitman Arm. It can also be used to replace the 1966 Ford Bronco pitman arm.

See below for clarification on the different pitman arms used on classic Broncos:

1966 Ford Bronco Pitman Arm
- Small taper at drag link end (0.700" at widest opening)
- Narrow center section for use with Manual Steering only.
1967-75 Ford Bronco Pitman Arm - Manual Steering
- Large taper at drag link end (0.763" at widest opening)
- Narrow center section for use with Manual Steering only.
1972-75 Ford Bronco Pitman Arm - Power Steering
- Large taper at drag link end (0.763" at widest opening)
- Thick center section for use with Power Steering
1976-77 Ford Bronco Pitman Arm
- Small taper at drag link end (0.700" at widest opening - same as 1966)
- Thick center section for use with Power Steering

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Q&A

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Asked by Gary Richey, August 30, 2020

Q: I will be installing your 2.5 lift kit and a 1 body lift. Will this arm work or is it too much of a drop for that combination? I will also add an adjustable track bar.

⮞ 1 Answer

Answered by ☆ sales - August 31, 2020

A: We would use the stock pitman arm, and an adjustable track bar.

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PRODUCT REVIEWS

75Mike

Reviewed 12/03/2016

Didn't know I needed it until I installed it. Big difference in getting the front end parallel.

Jack

Reviewed 05/23/2013

Steering is back to normal. Great product.

blubuckaroo

Reviewed 12/23/2011

I drove my Bronco for years after installing a 2" lift and had a little liveable bump steer. After replacing the auto with a manual transmission, I noticed the bump steer when the nose dived between shifts. Not something you want happening with one hand on the shifter! This dropped pitman arm eliminated that issue. Thanks again WH!

Steve

Reviewed 09/14/2011