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Old 08-24-2010, 05:53 PM   #1
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71 C-10 Drag/Center Link

The drag/center link is worn on my 71 C-10 so I thought that was easy enough. I went to several local parts stores and no one had one and they also could not order it. So I came home and got on the internet and no one carries the drag link. What I thought would be easy has turned out not so easy. Any suggestions?
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Old 08-24-2010, 06:02 PM   #2
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Re: 71 C-10 Drag/Center Link

The drag link isn't repopped, a used one is the only option. Search Craig's List and the Parts Board here, as well as local junkyards. If you were a Site Supporter you could post a WTB.
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Old 08-24-2010, 09:01 PM   #3
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Re: 71 C-10 Drag/Center Link

I didn't know that, rough deal. Suppose when mine quites it's porterbuilt dropmember & rack & pinion time.
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Old 08-25-2010, 02:50 AM   #4
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Re: 71 C-10 Drag/Center Link

Forgive me for asking but what is The drag/center link,any pictures? It doesn't hurt to learn something new...
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Old 08-25-2010, 07:13 AM   #5
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Re: 71 C-10 Drag/Center Link

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Forgive me for asking but what is The drag/center link,any pictures? It doesn't hurt to learn something new...
Don't have a pic in my photobucket library but the drag/center link is the bar that extends from side to side connecting the steering linkage. Look under your truck (below your radiator) you'll see the bar
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Old 08-25-2010, 02:16 PM   #6
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Re: 71 C-10 Drag/Center Link

The center drag link is a non wearing part. The idler arm or pitman arm is a wearing part so what is worn on yours?
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Old 08-25-2010, 02:44 PM   #7
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Re: 71 C-10 Drag/Center Link

It appears the bolt on the driver's side was not tight and it wollered out the hole.
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Old 08-25-2010, 03:08 PM   #8
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Re: 71 C-10 Drag/Center Link

Try a place called "RARE PARTS", in northen Ca. I think they have them.
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Old 08-25-2010, 03:31 PM   #9
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Re: 71 C-10 Drag/Center Link

There's a lot of trucks being parted out in the parts section of this forum. I'd be looking there.
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Old 08-25-2010, 07:03 PM   #10
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Re: 71 C-10 Drag/Center Link

Id pay the 20 bones and post a wtb ad..
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Old 08-26-2010, 09:37 PM   #11
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Re: 71 C-10 Drag/Center Link

I actually tired "RARE PARTS" and they do not have it. I went the Charlotte Auto fair today, $35 for a used one.
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Old 08-26-2010, 10:14 PM   #12
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Re: 71 C-10 Drag/Center Link

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Don't have a pic in my photobucket library but the drag/center link is the bar that extends from side to side connecting the steering linkage. Look under your truck (below your radiator) you'll see the bar
Thanks for the info?
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