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Old 05-12-2012, 07:03 PM   #1
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where to buy draglink

where can i buy a drag link i need all three peices for 83 chevy k10 4x4

any help is great

advance and autozone say they dont carry them
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Old 05-13-2012, 08:43 AM   #2
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Re: where to buy draglink

Have you thought about just getting cross over steering?
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Old 05-13-2012, 08:59 AM   #3
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Re: where to buy draglink

Could you explain how that works
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Old 05-13-2012, 10:13 AM   #4
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Re: where to buy draglink

Google crossover steering. There are two ways to do it. One is to replace the passenger steering knuckle, and the steering rod goes from the box to the passenger side. The other way attaches to the passenger side tie rod. I am doing the first one to my 69.

It eliminates that nasty bump steer on lifted chevys. Its a much better way to do it.

http://offroaddesign.com/catalog/Dana44crossover.htm
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Old 05-13-2012, 10:16 AM   #5
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A very good article by Billavista

http://www.pirate4x4.com/tech/billav...ngresearch.htm
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Old 05-13-2012, 10:17 AM   #6
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Re: where to buy draglink

I really just want to fix it so i can sell it it gets. A wobble when you are going down the road
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Old 05-13-2012, 12:21 PM   #7
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Re: where to buy draglink

I'm surprised those big box auto spores are that lame (maybe not surprised). Go to a real parts store like Napa. That's crazy to go to all the work and expense of crossover steering when all you need are common replacement parts.
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Old 05-14-2012, 07:08 AM   #8
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Re: where to buy draglink

like Tim says, Moog still makes/sells squarebody drag links. try rockauto.com if the local clowns can't figure out how to open the catalogs.
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Old 05-14-2012, 10:20 AM   #9
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Your local parts stores should have those parts. Or the next day at least.
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Old 05-15-2012, 06:10 PM   #10
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Talk to a counter man that doesn't have his head up his ......., the same drag link parts fit from 71-91 with either a d44, 10b, or a dana 60.

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Old 05-15-2012, 07:08 PM   #11
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Re: where to buy draglink

search the net for WFO Concepts...they have all the stock replacement parts for your drag links...stock chevy link end

7/8" - 18LH thread
P/N ES2027L
Length - 6.5"
Taper length - .690
Major / minor diameter - .791x772
Thread Diameter - .875x18tpi
Thread Length - 2.5"

here's mine with a DOM Tube they made for me with jam nuts instead of the compression sleeve. This will hold me over until i go crossover steering, but this heavy duty DOM tube can take a beating and fit like a glove.
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