2020-2022 Ford 6.7L Powerstroke Pitman Arms

The pitman arm on the 2020-2022 Ford 6.7L Powerstroke

On a 4x4 F-250, F-350 or F-450, the recirculating-ball steering gear turns the pitman arm, the pitman arm pushes the drag link, and the drag link moves the tie rods on the Dana Super 60 solid front axle. A track bar keeps the axle located side to side, and the steering linkage damper absorbs what is left. 2WD trucks use Ford's Twin I-Beam independent front suspension, and their steering parts are a separate family. So the pitman arm you need depends first on whether your truck is 4WD.

What fails and why

Ford's shimmy program for 2017-2019 trucks looked at this whole 4WD linkage: gear, pitman arm, drag link, tie rods, track bar and damper. Worn linkage joints feed the oscillation the damper is meant to absorb, so a shaky front end is an inspection job before it is a parts order. On 2020-2022 trucks, shimmy reports are anecdotal. Lifting the truck brings its own geometry problem. Raising a 4WD Super Duty moves the axle off center and changes steering geometry, which is why leveling and lift kits add a track bar relocation bracket and caster correction.

Stock replacement vs. upgrade

A stock-height truck runs the factory arm. A drop pitman arm is a lift part: it lowers the drag link's connection point at the gear so the drag link sits closer to its intended angle once the front is raised. Use one when your lift kit maker calls for it, and pair it with the track bar correction that kit specifies. It is not a fix for a worn joint on a stock truck.

What we carry

BDS Suspension supplies the drop pitman arm in this collection, a 5-inch drop listed for 2005-2025 6.4L and 6.7L Powerstroke 4WD trucks. That year range means the same arm covers 6.4L and 6.7L Super Duty trucks across several generations, including your 2020-2022. Match it to the lift kit you are running. For engine and fuel parts, see the Powerstroke hub.

Fitment notes

This arm is listed for 4WD only. It will not fit a 2WD Twin I-Beam truck, whose steering parts do not interchange with the solid-axle linkage. Check that your lift kit calls for a 5-inch drop before you order. Some 2020-2026 trucks must keep the factory track bar bracket if the axle shifts off center, so follow your lift maker's instructions. Verify by VIN or use the fitment checker on the product page.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a drop pitman arm on my leveled 2021 F-250?

Only if your leveling or lift kit calls for one. A drop pitman arm corrects drag link angle on a raised front end, and a stock-height truck runs the factory arm. Follow the parts list your kit maker gives for your lift height, including any track bar bracket.

Can a worn pitman arm or drag link cause shimmy on a 2020-2022 Super Duty?

Worn linkage joints feed the oscillation the steering damper is meant to absorb, so they can be part of it. Ford's shimmy program on 2017-2019 trucks targeted the full 4WD linkage from the gear to the damper. Shimmy reports on 2020-2022 trucks are anecdotal, so have every joint checked before you replace parts.

Will this pitman arm fit a 2WD F-350?

No. The BDS arm is listed for 4WD trucks only. 2WD Super Duty trucks use Ford's Twin I-Beam front, and those steering parts do not interchange with the 4WD solid-axle linkage.

Not sure what fits? Call the shop at the number in the header, or use the fitment checker on any product page. We install everything we sell.