Some steering ???'s, adding 2 more inches

Okay guys. I hate asking these questions, but I need some advice. Next week I'm adding 2 more inches to the ol heep. I'm going to be sitting right at 6.25", and I'm wondering about my steering. I would like to upgrade to something a little more beefy. I'm not having any problems at the moment, but I would rather avoid any on the trails. I got the D30 with 33x12.5's right now, and I'm looking to get a locker very soon for it, probaly a powertrax no slip.

1. I'm wondering if I should get a drop pitman arm or not? yes or no (i realize i will have to buy the trackbar bracket too if i do this)

2. If yes from one, should I get the box brace? What's a good brand (beefy one)?

3. So suggestions for upgraded steering anyone? Who's running what? Happy with it?

And yes I did a ton of searching. Thanks ahead of time!!

My opinion.

You definetly need to support the frame where the steering box is (I prefer not us a brace but a piece of steel on the inside and outside of frame).

I do not like drop pitman arms, it just increases the strees on the box, frame, etc. If you can avoid it I would. If you can not avoid it then make sure everything is very well supported.

I have made my own steering set up so I do not know who has the best stuff right now but if you continue to run the stock set up make sure you care a spare set and a way of switching on the trail.

Michael

Thanks for the reply, appericate it. Still would like some feedback on steering linkage upgrades.

I'm at 6.5 right now with 32'' tires and only an adjustable track bar and have no steering upgrades. So I would say it is not necessary at first, but I am also looking for upgrades as I think about bushwackers to fit 35"s. jcr off road makes what looks like a good kit for 200 there is a link in a recent bumper thread. That is what I was looking at it is the same setup as stock, just heavy duty tie rods and the bars are also heavy duty. the price seems right and I am happy with the bumper I got from them so I think that is what I will do once the bank says its ok.