Pitman Arm 3/99-UP Super Duty

The Pitman Arm 3/99-UP Super Duty from Skyjacker is an OEM-design steering component engineered to maintain precise steering geometry when lifting Ford full-size trucks and SUVs between 4 and 6 inches. This is essential suspension work: a lifted vehicle changes the angle of the steering linkage, which throws off alignment and can introduce bump steer and wandering—problems that deteriorate handling and tire wear. A quality aftermarket pitman arm restores the stock steering relationship and keeps your truck predictable on road and trail.

Skyjacker's pitman arm is forged steel in natural (unpainted) finish, built to OEM specifications so it bolts directly into your steering box with no modification. The steel construction handles the constant articulation and load-reversal cycles that suspension lifts introduce, resisting fatigue better than weaker alloys. By maintaining the correct Pitman Arm angle relative to the drag link and steering box output shaft, this component prevents the geometry errors that cause trucks to pull, kick, or feel loose at highway speeds—critical when you've added 4 to 6 inches of lift height.

Ford Super Duty owners and mechanics performing lift installations on 1999–2005 full-size pickups and SUVs should treat a new pitman arm as non-negotiable—not an option. Installation is straightforward for shops with proper steering linkage tools: remove the castle nut, use a puller to separate the arm from the steering box, and bolt the new unit in place. Proper alignment afterward is essential. At 4.69 pounds and compact dimensions, this single-arm design mounts easily and pairs seamlessly with Skyjacker lift kits and other aftermarket suspension packages designed for that generation.