Name of part on Front Suspension - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

whatnow123 · 12-27-2006, 10:20 PM

Hey Everyone,

Any one know what the middle link that the tie rods/pitman/idler arm bolt to? I need the name so I can ask for one and help with a source to get one as mine is very bent and rubbing against the K member. No wonder the steering was so difficult.

Thanks!

BarryB · 12-27-2006, 10:32 PM

Are you talking about the "DRAG LINK" ?????

whatnow123 · 12-27-2006, 10:39 PM

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Originally Posted by BarryB

Are you talking about the "DRAG LINK" ?????

I thought that is what it was called, but Brothers Truck seems to think a drag link is the sleeve for the tie rods by the picture they are showing, so I thought I'd ask.

**LockDoc** · 12-27-2006, 10:48 PM

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I think you are talking about the tie rod. The idler and pitman arm connect to the ends and the tie rod ends are connected to it inboard a few inches from each end. I think a drag link would go from a pitman arm to a steering arm.

LockDoc

bodyman9174 · 12-27-2006, 10:57 PM

Could it be the center link?

Big D · 12-27-2006, 11:21 PM

Heres a generic pic of a truck front suspension, i'm thinking your looking for the center link.
What year and model is your truck? I have an old moog catalog in the garage. I have used it a few times over the years, the part #'s dont seem to change, but some have been discontinued.
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**FRENCHBLUE72** · 12-27-2006, 11:23 PM

center link would be my guess..

**CMars45000** · 12-28-2006, 01:28 AM

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Originally Posted by FRENCHBLUE72

center link would be my guess..

x2 Center link

The idler arm supports the center link pn the passenger side, the pitman arm transmits the steering input to the center link and the center link ties the drivers side and passenger side inner tie rod ends together...

Speaking of center links, who sells new ones? I have all new front end components I picked up at Napa but they had no listing for a center link...

68C15 · 12-28-2006, 07:37 AM

either the dealer or a bone yard. since it is not a wear item the aftermarket doesnt cover it.

Botietruck · 12-28-2006, 09:23 AM

whatnow123...PM sent

jsbgump · 12-28-2006, 11:29 AM

Most auto parts places consider it a centerlink. Some do refer to it as a drag link. The part between the tie rods ij the tie rod adjusting sleeve.

**jerry moss** · 12-28-2006, 12:59 PM

it's called a center link and are different between disc and drum trucks

whatnow123 · 12-28-2006, 01:10 PM

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Originally Posted by jerry moss

it's called a center link and are different between disc and drum trucks

Are you serious? My truck has a complete drop from Early Classics and I'm replacing all the moving parts with the MOOG kit that came with the truck. This is how I found out about the bent center link (bought the truck and it was towed as it wasn't running). I also have a new power steering box and pump that I was going to install.

So I have to find a drag link from a power steering equipped C10? Anyone know if interchanges for this part?

BowTieOgre · 12-28-2006, 02:16 PM

Im going to throw a question in here...hopefully it will help in the end.

I have a '73 Blazer and from what I understand the front suspension is pretty much the same as the '72 trucks right? Maybe the inner tie rod hole on the center link is different? I have seen the center link for sale in the LMC catalog for the '73 and up but not for the '72 and down. So maybe if you got the '73 center link and inner tie rods (with adapting tie rod sleeve) it may work?

**john** · 12-28-2006, 02:46 PM

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Originally Posted by jerry moss

it's called a center link and are different between disc and drum trucks

Whatnow123 Jerry said disc and drum were different, not power or no power.I imagine it has to do with the tie rod end size.

PanelDeland · 12-28-2006, 08:05 PM

I looked and here is the info I found.
1968Chevrolet Truck Chassis Service Manual
They call it a Steering connecting rod.They tell how to replace it but not any part#'s or anything.
Haynes Chevrolet and GMCPick-Ups 1967 thru 1987
Steering linkage relay rod (This is from the description of removing the crossmember[the only reference I could find])
My Chevrolet Pickup parts interchange manual 1967-1978 doesn't adress the part at all.
Break out the books boys"Inquiring minds want to know"

dogdaddydbtg · 01-01-2007, 01:08 PM

Try PST Suspension. They are very good with front end parts and reasonably priced too. By the way, ask for a center link anywhere and they will know what you want.

matthufham · 01-02-2007, 12:27 AM

in a 4runner it's called a relay rod, and it's under recall haha, just had it replaced for free on the 1990 4runner of mine

12-27-2006, 10:20 PM	#1
whatnow123 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Arizona Posts: 835	Name of part on Front Suspension Hey Everyone, Any one know what the middle link that the tie rods/pitman/idler arm bolt to? I need the name so I can ask for one and help with a source to get one as mine is very bent and rubbing against the K member. No wonder the steering was so difficult. Thanks! Last edited by whatnow123; 12-27-2006 at 10:21 PM.

12-27-2006, 10:32 PM	#2
BarryB Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Blountville, Tn. Posts: 3,904	Re: Name of part on Front Suspension Are you talking about the "DRAG LINK" ?????

12-27-2006, 10:48 PM	#4
LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 25,593	Re: Name of part on Front Suspension - I think you are talking about the tie rod. The idler and pitman arm connect to the ends and the tie rod ends are connected to it inboard a few inches from each end. I think a drag link would go from a pitman arm to a steering arm. LockDoc __________________ Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 - Last edited by LockDoc; 12-27-2006 at 10:54 PM.

12-27-2006, 10:57 PM	#5
bodyman9174 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: south burbs of chicago IL Posts: 237	Re: Name of part on Front Suspension Could it be the center link?

12-27-2006, 11:21 PM	#6
Big D Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Dunlap, IL Posts: 308	Re: Name of part on Front Suspension Heres a generic pic of a truck front suspension, i'm thinking your looking for the center link. What year and model is your truck? I have an old moog catalog in the garage. I have used it a few times over the years, the part #'s dont seem to change, but some have been discontinued. . Attached Images __________________ 68 GMC 64 1/2 Mustang convert A bachelor's life is no life for a single man." - Samuel Goldwyn

12-27-2006, 11:23 PM	#7
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12-28-2006, 07:37 AM	#9
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12-28-2006, 11:29 AM	#11
jsbgump Gone Fishing Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Fort Worth, Texas 76135 Posts: 12,361	Re: Name of part on Front Suspension Most auto parts places consider it a centerlink. Some do refer to it as a drag link. The part between the tie rods ij the tie rod adjusting sleeve. __________________ 68 Chevy Short Fleetside LSX Swap Under Way 3.73 posi 2.5/4 drop Frame of resto has been started 2022 Hyundai Tucson Limited 2019 Chevy Traverse Redline Edition Wifes Ride Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post3483616

12-28-2006, 12:59 PM	#12
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12-28-2006, 02:16 PM	#14
BowTieOgre Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Pensacola, FL Posts: 1,461	Re: Name of part on Front Suspension Im going to throw a question in here...hopefully it will help in the end. I have a '73 Blazer and from what I understand the front suspension is pretty much the same as the '72 trucks right? Maybe the inner tie rod hole on the center link is different? I have seen the center link for sale in the LMC catalog for the '73 and up but not for the '72 and down. So maybe if you got the '73 center link and inner tie rods (with adapting tie rod sleeve) it may work? __________________ 1986 C10 - LWB, 305/700r4, posi, vortec heads

12-28-2006, 08:05 PM	#16
PanelDeland I am a Referee of life. Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Greensboro N.C. Posts: 13,993	Re: Name of part on Front Suspension I looked and here is the info I found. 1968Chevrolet Truck Chassis Service Manual They call it a Steering connecting rod.They tell how to replace it but not any part#'s or anything. Haynes Chevrolet and GMCPick-Ups 1967 thru 1987 Steering linkage relay rod (This is from the description of removing the crossmember[the only reference I could find]) My Chevrolet Pickup parts interchange manual 1967-1978 doesn't adress the part at all. Break out the books boys"Inquiring minds want to know" __________________ The 47-present Chevrolet and GMC Truck Message Board Network,it's owners,moderators,members,and associates of any type should not be held responsible for my opinion. You can't fix stupid,not even with duct tape. "My appearance is due to the fact that "GOD" does punish you for having too much fun!" Barrett-Jackson has perfected alchemy,they make rust into gold! "You can lead a horse to water but you can't saddle a duck" "Cleverly disguised as a 'Responsible Adult' "Sometimes your Knight in shining armor is just a retard in tinfoil" Last edited by PanelDeland; 12-28-2006 at 08:07 PM.

01-01-2007, 01:08 PM	#17
dogdaddydbtg Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Maryland Posts: 30	Re: Name of part on Front Suspension Try PST Suspension. They are very good with front end parts and reasonably priced too. By the way, ask for a center link anywhere and they will know what you want.

01-02-2007, 12:27 AM	#18
matthufham Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Carl Junction, Missouri Posts: 2,061	Re: Name of part on Front Suspension in a 4runner it's called a relay rod, and it's under recall haha, just had it replaced for free on the 1990 4runner of mine



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