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04-05-2007, 03:55 PM
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4x4 center drag link
Some real smart person pulled a 71 chevy 4x4 by the center drag link, I think that is what its called. The rod that is connected to tie rods, goes from wheel to wheel. We have been searching for one at all junk yards, etc, no luck, I do not want to attempy to staighten it because I know it will never be the same. Anyone know where I can get one? Thanks
 
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04-05-2007, 03:58 PM
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Re: 4x4 center drag link
You can subscribe and post this on the parts board.For more info on subscribing,click the "Click here to support the board" link in my signature.I dont think they are remade,I could be wrong though
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04-05-2007, 04:01 PM
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Re: 4x4 center drag link
That is the tie rod. somebody else on site was just asking about one couple days ago. You could make one for cheap. good luck.
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04-05-2007, 07:21 PM
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Re: 4x4 center drag link
i will help look.. send me your old one i will fix it
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04-05-2007, 07:53 PM
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Re: 4x4 center drag link
well it looks like you have no choice but to fix it.
then search the country side looking for one subscribe to the board and post a WTB on the parts board the link is in my siggy |
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04-05-2007, 09:26 PM
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Re: 4x4 center drag link
otsenre,
I to needed this tie rod tube - called several custom 4X4 shops and they stated they can make one for 73 and up but the tooling needed (different taps) are not avaliable for the pre 73's. It was stated if i bought the taps they would make it. They also sell the prethreaded ends to weld into a new peice of tube but they are having quality issues with the material. I to searched all over - I had the idea that using stock 73 parts but the tie rod holes in the knuckles will need to be reamed oout for a larger hole. One other option was the famous crossover steering. I opted out and swaped out the whole axle for a open knuckle out of a 86 Suburban. This swamp has it problems also. If you want the links to the fabricators - i can give them to you. 
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04-05-2007, 11:25 PM
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Re: 4x4 center drag link
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napa online sell's the tierod ends and sleeves everything but the center drag link heres the link http://www.napaonline.com/masterpage...d=7&SubCatId=1 |
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04-05-2007, 11:43 PM
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Re: 4x4 center drag link
I still have a few Dana 44's lying around. All of them appear to be similar enough to swap between the years. Let me know if interested, It's about $25 to ship DHL cross country. I'll let them go for $50+ shipping, includes tie rod ends.
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04-05-2007, 11:46 PM
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Re: 4x4 center drag link
Since you subscribed,thanks for supporting BTW,Im going to move this to the parts board for you since Mike is offering parts for sell
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04-06-2007, 10:14 AM
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Re: 4x4 center drag link
I have one, but its NOS. Not used. I'd sell it, but not at a used price.
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04-06-2007, 11:08 AM
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Re: 4x4 center drag link
The couplers on the ends are called tie rod ends.That`s because the thing you need that goes between is the tie rod.Get it?Tie rod,parts that thread into ends...tie rod ends.
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04-06-2007, 02:02 PM
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04-06-2007, 10:12 PM
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Re: 4x4 center drag link
Thanks everybody, I located one from a guy who has several 67-72 chevy -gmc parts, 2x4 and 4x4, he is in Cripple Creek Co, Complete pickups and parts. Cabs , frames, beds, etc. What do you need?
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04-06-2007, 10:14 PM
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04-07-2007, 08:20 AM
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Re: 4x4 center drag link
Oh,I`m cool(see smiley).I just keep seeing people not knowing what to call these(second thread in a week/many people)when it`s so obvious.I guess with solid axles/Hotchkis-type suspension fading into the past(20 years on K/10s & K/20s)you`ll have this.
 BTW,nice drive up there along Cripple Creek,eh?
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