2019-2024 Ram 6.7L Cummins Pitman Arms

Pitman arms on the 2019-2024 Ram 6.7L Cummins

The fifth-gen Ram 2500/3500 uses a hydraulic-assist, recirculating-ball steering box. The pitman arm hangs from the box's sector shaft and swings the drag link, and the drag link and tie rod steer the solid front axle. Every turn of the wheel on a 6.7L Cummins Ram passes through that splined connection. That is why the arm and the box get inspected together: when a leaking box gets replaced, check the sector-shaft splines and the seal before the arm goes back on.

What goes wrong up front

Most steering complaints on this generation start somewhere other than the arm. Wander, clunks over bumps and the violent shimmy above about 45 mph after a bump most often trace to worn front track bar bushings, with ball joints and the drag link and tie rod ends close behind. At the box end, high-mileage trucks show play, leaks at the sector and input shaft seals, binding and popping on turns. Dry-park test the front end before you decide what to replace.

Stock arm vs. drop arm

On a truck at stock height, the factory arm normally transfers to a replacement box. A drop pitman arm is a lift part: it lowers the point where the drag link connects at the box to suit the taller ride height. The BDS arm drops 5.25 inches. Once a lift goes past about 2.5 inches, the front axle also needs an adjustable or relocated track bar to center it again, and big, heavy tires are when dual steering stabilizers come into play. Plan the arm, track bar and stabilizer as one job rather than three.

What we carry

The BDS Suspension drop pitman arm with a 5.25-inch drop, listed for 4WD 6.7L Cummins Rams, including 2019-2024 trucks. It is the piece for owners who have lifted the truck and need the steering linkage to match the new height. Stabilizers, track bars, tie rods and steering boxes for this truck live elsewhere in the steering collection.

Fitment notes

The BDS arm is listed for 4WD trucks; if your Ram is 2WD, it is not listed for you. Match the drop to your lift kit's instructions rather than picking a number. If you are replacing the steering box in the same job, sort the box first: 2019-and-newer gears vary by engine, drivetrain, pickup versus chassis cab, and LaneSense or adaptive steering. Torque and alignment specs belong to the lift and arm instructions. Verify by VIN, or call us with it.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a drop pitman arm with my lift?

A drop arm is meant for lifted trucks, and it should match your lift kit. If the lift is over about 2.5 inches, plan on an adjustable or relocated track bar too, because the axle has to be re-centered. On a stock-height truck, keep the factory arm.

Should I look at the pitman arm when I replace a leaking steering box?

Yes. The arm rides on the box's sector shaft, so inspect the sector-shaft splines and the seal when a leaking box comes out, and make sure the arm seats cleanly on the new gear. Check the drag link and tie rod ends for play while everything is apart.

Will a drop pitman arm fix death wobble?

No. On the 2019-2024 Ram 2500/3500, the shimmy above about 45 mph after a bump is most often worn track bar bushings, with ball joints next. A drop arm corrects linkage geometry on a lifted truck; it does not tighten worn joints. Dry-park test first.

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.