{"product_id":"clayton-forged-drop-pitman-arm-jeep-xj-zj-cor-2400200","title":"Clayton Off Road Forged Drop Pitman Arm for 1984-2001 Jeep Cherokee XJ and 1993-1998 Grand Cherokee ZJ","description":"\u003ch3\u003eIs This for You?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou're running 6–8\" of lift on your 1984–2001 Jeep Cherokee XJ or 1993–1998 Grand Cherokee ZJ and your steering drag link angle is steep enough to cause bump steer or binding.\u003c\/strong\u003e A drop pitman arm lowers the drag link attachment point to restore the correct steering geometry at lift height.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou're using a drop track bar bracket and need the pitman arm to match — keeping your steering drag link and track bar as close to parallel as possible.\u003c\/strong\u003e Clayton specifically recommends pairing this pitman arm with their drop track bar bracket for this reason.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou want a forged, zinc-plated pitman arm that fits OEM and aftermarket steering boxes without modification.\u003c\/strong\u003e This is a direct-fit replacement — exact fit on your existing steering box, no adapters required.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eThe Result\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eForged drop pitman arm\u003c\/strong\u003e — forged construction provides superior strength over cast alternatives; designed to minimize steering drag link angle on XJ and ZJ platforms running 6–8\" of lift.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGold zinc plating for corrosion resistance\u003c\/strong\u003e — protects the arm in undercarriage environments exposed to water, mud, and road salt.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExact fit on OEM and aftermarket steering boxes\u003c\/strong\u003e — no modification required; direct bolt-on to your existing steering box output shaft.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe COR-2400200 is Clayton Off Road's forged drop pitman arm for the Jeep Cherokee XJ (1984–2001) and Grand Cherokee ZJ (1993–1998) platforms. At 6–8\" of lift, the factory pitman arm creates a steep downward angle on the drag link — this introduces bump steer and can cause binding through the steering range. A drop pitman arm lowers the drag link attachment point to reduce that angle and restore proper steering geometry. The engineering goal is to keep the drag link and front track bar as close to parallel as possible — when both are parallel, bump steer is minimized and the steering behaves predictably through suspension travel. Clayton recommends pairing this pitman arm with their drop track bar bracket when running a dropped track bar setup, so both the drag link and track bar maintain parallel geometry simultaneously. At 4 lbs and $149, this is one of the highest-value geometry corrections available for a lifted XJ or ZJ build.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAudit Table\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpec\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePart Number\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCOR-2400200\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eConfiguration\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eForged Drop Pitman Arm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaterial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eForged Steel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFinish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGold Zinc Plated (corrosion resistant)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIntended Lift Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6–8\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSteering Box Compatibility\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOEM and aftermarket steering boxes — direct fit, no modification\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRecommended Pairing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eClayton Off Road Drop Track Bar Bracket (for parallel drag link\/track bar geometry)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4 lbs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eShipping Dimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e13\" L x 3\" W x 3\" H\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch3\u003eVerified Fitment (OFAS Standard)\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFits — Jeep Cherokee XJ:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✅ 1984–1993 Jeep Cherokee (XJ) — base trim\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✅ 1984–2001 Jeep Cherokee XJ — all trims with OEM or aftermarket steering box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFits — Jeep Grand Cherokee ZJ:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✅ 1993 Jeep Grand Cherokee (ZJ) — base trim\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✅ 1993–1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo (ZJ)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✅ 1993–1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited (ZJ)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✅ 1994–1995 Jeep Grand Cherokee SE (ZJ)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✅ 1995 Jeep Grand Cherokee Orvis (ZJ)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✅ 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee Orvis (ZJ)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✅ 1997–1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee TSi (ZJ)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✅ 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee 5.9 Limited (ZJ)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes NOT Fit:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e❌ 1999–2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee WJ — different steering geometry; see WJ-specific pitman arm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e❌ 2002–2007 Jeep Liberty KJ — different platform\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e❌ Jeep Wrangler TJ\/JK\/JL — different steering box and pitman arm geometry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e❌ Lifts under 6\" — drop pitman arm is intended for 6–8\" of lift; at lower lift heights the factory pitman arm geometry may be acceptable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eInstallation \u0026amp; Fabrication Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemove factory pitman arm using a pitman arm puller — do not use a hammer or pry bar on the steering box output shaft.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInstall COR-2400200 on the steering box output shaft and torque to OEM specification for your steering box.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAfter installation, verify that the drag link and front track bar are as close to parallel as possible when viewed from the side — adjust track bar length or use a drop track bar bracket if needed to achieve parallel geometry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf running a drop track bar bracket, install it in conjunction with this pitman arm to ensure both the drag link and track bar maintain parallel geometry simultaneously.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull steering alignment check recommended after installation — verify bump steer is eliminated through the full suspension travel range.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCalifornia Prop 65 Warning:\u003c\/strong\u003e This product can expose you to chemicals including those known to the State of California to cause cancer and reproductive harm. See P65Warnings.ca.gov.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWheel \u0026amp; Tire Fitment\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo direct wheel or tire fitment restriction for this pitman arm. Intended for XJ and ZJ builds running 6–8\" of lift — verify your specific tire and wheel combination clears the drag link at full lock after installation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEngineering Question:\u003c\/strong\u003e Are you running a drop track bar bracket on your XJ or ZJ? Clayton recommends pairing this pitman arm with their drop track bar bracket to keep both the drag link and track bar parallel simultaneously. Also confirm your lift height is in the 6–8\" range — this arm is engineered for that lift window specifically.\u003c\/blockquote\u003e","brand":"Clayton Off Road","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51651324412225,"sku":"COR-2400200","price":149.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/1284\/1793\/files\/COR-2400200-COR.jpg?v=1776528222","url":"https:\/\/obsidianforgedautosupply.com\/products\/clayton-forged-drop-pitman-arm-jeep-xj-zj-cor-2400200","provider":"Obsidian Forged Auto Supply","version":"1.0","type":"link"}