First time G1 lift advice needed

Ironworker85

Hey guys i am starting a G1 build i have a few questions before i get goin. I am planing on doing a custom 6" lift first and i was wondering wat you guys r doing for pitman arm drops after lift. Either custom extension or a aftermarket drop arm. Thanks in advance for any help guys

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slonomo

Most guys will use the stock pitman arm but build up the steering arms at the knuckle. It's tricky, if you don't do it right you'll know because it will steer all over the place or it will bind.

smokindawg

I took my spindles off and switched sides. This way I gained a little bit and then I welded some square tube under the original steering arm that the tie rod attached too. I also bent it a bit. Worked out great and steers pretty well.

Of course I also added 4" to the width so had too extend my steering arms as well.

heavygs

I bent some new steering arms for mine.
Here is my build- Latest Project G1

Ironworker85

10 4 thanks guys i was thinkin bout swapin spindles and makin up a hi steer kit. How far out do u guys usally push the front end out when doin a 6" lift?

sho305

Most yamaha will clear over 22" if you move them forward 1.5-2". Wider is nice you can get 3" spacers for the rear, if you need to match track width.

meangreenmachine72

Do you have to worry about this with a jakes kit ?

Ironworker85

Thanks guys for the help. Guna start tearin into it within the next week or so

smokindawg

I stretched my build out 2" on each side and also moved the wheels forward a couple as well.

I still get some bump steer if I'm moving full speed and hit some large bumps but it isn't quite so bad. I don't think this is caused quite so much by the lift as it is by the shocks I used for the lift. The springs on them aren't quite as stiff as the stock ones. It makes it ride better on the front though.

sho305

Any kit you buy should say what size tire they fit, or your should not be buying it. Most yami kits fit 22s unless they are an economy lift that does not move the front arms forward, and most of those lifts come with 20s included. Most yamaha hit the frame under the floor if you don't (when you turn).