71 C-10 Drag/Center Link - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

djinva · 08-24-2010, 05:53 PM

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?

Sinister · 08-24-2010, 06:02 PM

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.

DjS71 · 08-24-2010, 09:01 PM

I didn't know that, rough deal. Suppose when mine quites it's porterbuilt dropmember & rack & pinion time.

petey-pablo · 08-25-2010, 02:50 AM

Forgive me for asking but what is The drag/center link,any pictures? It doesn't hurt to learn something new...

myoldchevytruck · 08-25-2010, 07:13 AM

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Originally Posted by petey-pablo

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

hayhauler71 · 08-25-2010, 02:16 PM

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?

djinva · 08-25-2010, 02:44 PM

It appears the bolt on the driver's side was not tight and it wollered out the hole.

**robnolimit** · 08-25-2010, 03:08 PM

Try a place called "RARE PARTS", in northen Ca. I think they have them.

Lee H · 08-25-2010, 03:31 PM

There's a lot of trucks being parted out in the parts section of this forum. I'd be looking there.

**FRENCHBLUE72** · 08-25-2010, 07:03 PM

Id pay the 20 bones and post a wtb ad..

djinva · 08-26-2010, 09:37 PM

I actually tired "RARE PARTS" and they do not have it. I went the Charlotte Auto fair today, $35 for a used one.

petey-pablo · 08-26-2010, 10:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by myoldchevytruck

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?

08-24-2010, 05:53 PM	#1
djinva Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Dublin VA Posts: 168	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?

08-24-2010, 06:02 PM	#2
Sinister Between Trucks... Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Los Angeles, CA. Posts: 3,830	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. __________________ Beat it to fit, Paint it to match... Last edited by Sinister; 08-24-2010 at 06:11 PM.

08-24-2010, 09:01 PM	#3
DjS71 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Santa Rosa, CA Posts: 267	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. __________________ 1971 C10 Short/Fleet 307-2BBL/3OTT 1999 Silverado 2500 ECSB 6.0/4L80

08-25-2010, 02:50 AM	#4
petey-pablo "THE GREEN GOBLIN" Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Fremont Ca. Posts: 1,025	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... __________________ Petey-pablo "THE GREEN GOBLIN" 1972 Cheyenne 10 Short Fleet Side Front 2.5inch Spindles with 2inch Springs Rear 4inch drop Springs. 454BBC TH400,Posi 1971 Cheyenne 10 Long Fleet Side 454BBC TH350,Posi Sold Drive it like you stole it! Petey-pablo@sbcglobal.net

08-25-2010, 02:16 PM	#6
hayhauler71 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: St. Paul MN. Posts: 1,996	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? __________________ Fuzzy

08-25-2010, 02:44 PM	#7
djinva Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Dublin VA Posts: 168	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.

08-25-2010, 03:08 PM	#8
robnolimit Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Dandridge, Tn. USA Posts: 2,226	Re: 71 C-10 Drag/Center Link Try a place called "RARE PARTS", in northen Ca. I think they have them.

08-25-2010, 03:31 PM	#9
Lee H Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Upland Ca Posts: 4,141	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. __________________ 1972 C10 SWB, Air, PS, PB, 350/350THM. Second owner. 1965 Corvette roadster, 44K miles, 327/365 SHP, 4 speed, side exhaust, knockoffs, teak, second owner (bought in 1970), Have ALL numbers matching components. My frame off restoration thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=556703

08-25-2010, 07:03 PM	#10
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,594	Re: 71 C-10 Drag/Center Link Id pay the 20 bones and post a wtb ad.. __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P.. Last edited by FRENCHBLUE72; 08-25-2010 at 07:03 PM.

08-26-2010, 09:37 PM	#11
djinva Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Dublin VA Posts: 168	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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