Front drag link with stabilizer mount built-in? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Brad54 · 09-03-2019, 02:36 PM

I've got an open-knuckle disc brake Dana 44. It has a bolt-on mount for a steering stabilizer.
What years can I look for to get one that has the stabilizer's mounting boss cast into it?

-Brad

**mongocanfly** · 09-03-2019, 11:18 PM

I've never seen one cast in...is there such a thing?
Are you saying one end of the stabilizer mounts to the differential? As in its cast the the housing?
Or do you mean the axle side bracket is welded to the axle tube?

sweetk30 · 09-04-2019, 09:18 AM

i know later years with the gm 10 bolt front got a tie rod end link with the tapered hole in it for the dampener to mount in . but the axles always have a weld on mount if factory .

maybe post up a pic or 2 of the setup you have now so we can verify .

Brad54 · 09-09-2019, 03:09 PM

Sorry, I wasn't clear.
I'm talking about the tie rod.
The one I have currently has a bolt-on damper mount that is attached with u-bolts/clamps.
I'd like to find one that has a boss cast into it.
What years should I be looking under?

sweetk30 · 09-09-2019, 03:37 PM

1980's vintage with the 10 bolt front .

El Dorado Jim · 10-17-2019, 12:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brad54

Sorry, I wasn't clear.
I'm talking about the tie rod.
The one I have currently has a bolt-on damper mount that is attached with u-bolts/clamps.
I'd like to find one that has a boss cast into it.
What years should I be looking under?

all the square body 4x4's had the hole in them for the stabilizer,not sure if those tie rods will work on our older trucks

B. W. · 10-20-2019, 12:33 AM

The early (73-75?) dana 44 has the bracket welded to the axle on the driver's side of the axle tube. Later years & GM 10 bolt have the bracket welded to the axle tube near the pumpkin.

Your tie rod selection will depend on the location of your bracket. The tie rod I used is Moog P/N # DS841. My bracket is located on the driver's side. (hard to see - evertyhing is black!)

B. W. · 10-20-2019, 12:40 AM

Better pic of bracket:

09-03-2019, 02:36 PM	#1
Brad54 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Athens, Georgia Posts: 1,458	Front drag link with stabilizer mount built-in? I've got an open-knuckle disc brake Dana 44. It has a bolt-on mount for a steering stabilizer. What years can I look for to get one that has the stabilizer's mounting boss cast into it? -Brad __________________ '61 Suburban daily driver: off the road due to 180-pound 8-pt buck! '62 K-10 long-step project '61 C30 Camper, aka "Valdez" There's no cool like Old School

09-03-2019, 11:18 PM	#2
mongocanfly Post Whore Join Date: May 2015 Location: Alabama Posts: 14,674	Re: Front drag link with stabilizer mount built-in? I've never seen one cast in...is there such a thing? Are you saying one end of the stabilizer mounts to the differential? As in its cast the the housing? Or do you mean the axle side bracket is welded to the axle tube? __________________ Mongo...aka Greg RIP Dad RIP Jesse 1981 C30 LQ9 NV4500..http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=753598 Mongos AD- LS3 TR6060...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...34#post8522334 Columbus..the 1957 IH 4x4...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...63#post8082563 2023 Chevy Z71..daily driver

09-04-2019, 09:18 AM	#3
sweetk30 Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: horseheads,ny rust belt Posts: 2,794	Re: Front drag link with stabilizer mount built-in? i know later years with the gm 10 bolt front got a tie rod end link with the tapered hole in it for the dampener to mount in . but the axles always have a weld on mount if factory . maybe post up a pic or 2 of the setup you have now so we can verify . __________________ 77-k30lb BIG truck build . 87-k30lb budget beater build . 85-k30lb the plow machine build . 85-c10sb summer fun toy . ----------------------------- HOLLEY SNIPER efi = worst case of p.i.t.a i ever had . EDELBROCK pro flo 4 = best deal going so far . love my setup works great.

09-09-2019, 03:09 PM	#4
Brad54 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Athens, Georgia Posts: 1,458	Re: Front drag link with stabilizer mount built-in? Sorry, I wasn't clear. I'm talking about the tie rod. The one I have currently has a bolt-on damper mount that is attached with u-bolts/clamps. I'd like to find one that has a boss cast into it. What years should I be looking under? __________________ '61 Suburban daily driver: off the road due to 180-pound 8-pt buck! '62 K-10 long-step project '61 C30 Camper, aka "Valdez" There's no cool like Old School

09-09-2019, 03:37 PM	#5
sweetk30 Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: horseheads,ny rust belt Posts: 2,794	Re: Front drag link with stabilizer mount built-in? 1980's vintage with the 10 bolt front . __________________ 77-k30lb BIG truck build . 87-k30lb budget beater build . 85-k30lb the plow machine build . 85-c10sb summer fun toy . ----------------------------- HOLLEY SNIPER efi = worst case of p.i.t.a i ever had . EDELBROCK pro flo 4 = best deal going so far . love my setup works great.

10-20-2019, 12:33 AM	#7
B. W. Registered User Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Bigfork, Montana Posts: 1,137	Re: Front drag link with stabilizer mount built-in? The early (73-75?) dana 44 has the bracket welded to the axle on the driver's side of the axle tube. Later years & GM 10 bolt have the bracket welded to the axle tube near the pumpkin. Your tie rod selection will depend on the location of your bracket. The tie rod I used is Moog P/N # DS841. My bracket is located on the driver's side. (hard to see - evertyhing is black!) Attached Images

10-20-2019, 12:40 AM	#8
B. W. Registered User Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Bigfork, Montana Posts: 1,137	Re: Front drag link with stabilizer mount built-in? Better pic of bracket: Attached Images



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