2007.5-2009 Dodge 6.7L Cummins Pitman Arms

Pitman arms on the 2007.5-2009 Ram 6.7L Cummins

On a 4x4, the steering gear is a recirculating-ball box bolted to the frame. The pitman arm clamps to the box's output shaft and swings the drag link, which turns the knuckle, while the tie rod carries that motion across the solid front axle. These trucks started with what the aftermarket calls the old Y-style setup. During 2008 Chrysler switched to T-style geometry with a different pitman arm, and the Mopar 2008.5+ arm is the one used when converting an earlier truck to T-style. Two-wheel-drive trucks are listed with power rack-and-pinion steering, so this page is for 4x4s only.

When a drop pitman arm makes sense

Lifting a solid-axle truck moves the axle farther from the steering box, which changes the drag link angle. A drop pitman arm lowers the drag link's mounting point at the box to bring that angle back toward stock. On a stock-height truck you don't need one; a factory-style arm is the right replacement. On a lifted truck, lift height decides it. One heavy-duty steering kit built for these trucks fits up to 4 inches of lift and calls for a drop pitman arm beyond that, so plan the pitman arm along with the lift, not after it.

Recalls and safety checks

Before you replace a pitman arm, know the history of the parts around it. Recall 09V005000 covers a drag link that may fracture on 2008-2009 Ram 2500 and 3500 trucks, and three more recalls cover the left tie rod on 4x4s from these years. Warning signs are a clunk, loose steering, or sudden loss of steering on the left front. Aftermarket arms have their own history: certain Fabtech pitman arms for 2003-2008 4WD Rams were recalled under 10E013000 because they could fracture and cause a total loss of steering. If you bought a lifted truck, find out what arm is on it.

What we carry

Both arms in this collection come from BDS Suspension. The 5-inch drop pitman arm is listed for 2003-2008 5.9L and 6.7L Cummins 4WD trucks. The 5.25-inch drop pitman arm is listed for 2009-2013 2500 6.7L Cummins 4WD trucks. If the front end needs more than an arm, look at the dampers and track bar in the main steering collection for this truck at the same time.

Fitment notes

The 2008 model year is the one to slow down on. The linkage changed during 2008, so a 2008 truck can be Y-link or T-style, and pitman arms differ between the two layouts. The BDS 5-inch arm is listed through 2008 and the 5.25-inch arm starts at 2009, so confirm your layout and check the product fitment before ordering. The 5.25-inch arm is listed for the 2500; 3500 owners should confirm fitment with us first. Neither arm is listed for 2WD trucks, and 4500/5500 chassis cabs use a different chassis. Verify by VIN.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a drop pitman arm on a lifted 2007.5-2009 Ram?

It depends on lift height. A stock-height truck should stay with a factory-style arm. One heavy-duty steering kit for these trucks fits up to 4 inches of lift and calls for a drop pitman arm beyond that. Match the drop to your lift and confirm fitment for your year before ordering.

Why do pitman arms differ between Y-link and T-style trucks?

The T-style layout that arrived during 2008 uses different geometry and a different pitman arm than the earlier Y-link. When an earlier truck is converted to T-style, the Mopar 2008.5+ arm is the one used. An arm for the wrong layout is the wrong part, so identify the linkage first.

Is an aftermarket pitman arm on a used lifted Ram a concern?

It can be. Certain Fabtech pitman arms for 2003-2008 4WD Rams were recalled under 10E013000 because they could fracture, which means a total loss of steering. If you bought a lifted truck from these years, identify the arm and check that recall. Call the shop if you are not sure what you are looking at.

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.