Disk brake Draglink Question - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**t korinek** · 12-25-2008, 07:56 PM

Does anyone know the what the difference is between the drum brake drag link off a 67-70 2wd & a 71-72 draglink with the disc brake setup? Comparing the two I don't see a real noticable difference, but I've read that you need a71 -72 draglink when you convert to disc brakes.
Thanks in advance for the answer to this ? & Merry Christmas!
Tom

mikeoj · 12-25-2008, 08:54 PM

The inner tie rod taper size is different.Length I'm sure about.

**CPNE** · 12-25-2008, 11:08 PM

mikeoj is correct. I believe you can use the pre-71 drag link if you use pre-71 inner tie rods as well, but that leads to confusion down the road IMO.

BTW Tom, the GMC tailgate arrived in NH today. What an awesome piece, its better than the pics. Thanks for the great deal, I've been looking for a long time for a decent small letter GMC tailgate, this one is darn near new-take-off quality.

Do you know the history about this tailgate? My thought is was on a truck used with a slide in camper and was taken off when the camper was in use and installed when it wasn't. The dings in the trim look like they came from rough storage and handling, not from cargo. Anyway, I'm thrilled with it.

**t korinek** · 12-26-2008, 02:10 AM

Thanks for the info guys
CPNE Don't know the history of the gate, except the guy I bought it from said it was only on a truck for 3 or 4 years & he wanted it for a long time & then got it , only to sell it to me because he didn't need it anymore, he restores cars, not trucks. I got it because I'm a compulsive parts buyer & even though I didn't need it I bought it , because I knew someone else would really appreciate it's originality. Glad you like it
Tom

12-25-2008, 07:56 PM	#1
t korinek Truckin' Krazy Join Date: May 2000 Location: mesa az Posts: 6,193	Disk brake Draglink Question Does anyone know the what the difference is between the drum brake drag link off a 67-70 2wd & a 71-72 draglink with the disc brake setup? Comparing the two I don't see a real noticable difference, but I've read that you need a71 -72 draglink when you convert to disc brakes. Thanks in advance for the answer to this ? & Merry Christmas! Tom __________________ Dealer for: American Auto Wire Precision weatherstripping Dakota Digital Trim parts Carpets Truck World seat covers & Many others Chevy Parts locator in Mesa AZ! Last edited by t korinek; 12-25-2008 at 07:57 PM. Reason: Merry Christmas

12-25-2008, 08:54 PM	#2
mikeoj Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: WI,USA Posts: 495	Re: Disk brake Draglink Question The inner tie rod taper size is different.Length I'm sure about. __________________ 69 Lwb C-10 402/700R4 70 Lwb C-10 250/3pd Wisc.

12-25-2008, 11:08 PM	#3
CPNE Resident Curmudgeon Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: NH Posts: 6,664	Re: Disk brake Draglink Question mikeoj is correct. I believe you can use the pre-71 drag link if you use pre-71 inner tie rods as well, but that leads to confusion down the road IMO. BTW Tom, the GMC tailgate arrived in NH today. What an awesome piece, its better than the pics. Thanks for the great deal, I've been looking for a long time for a decent small letter GMC tailgate, this one is darn near new-take-off quality. Do you know the history about this tailgate? My thought is was on a truck used with a slide in camper and was taken off when the camper was in use and installed when it wasn't. The dings in the trim look like they came from rough storage and handling, not from cargo. Anyway, I'm thrilled with it. __________________ Currently on or near the homestead: 67 Chevy SWB 2WD stepside 350/3 on tree (Pat's) 67 GMC SWB 2WD Fleet 402/auto (Brian's under construction) 67 Chevy 3/4 ton 2WD 402/auto (Business Hauler) 67 Chevy 1 ton dually 2WD 396/4 speed (Former business hauler, Needs TLC) 68 Chevy 1/2 ton Suburban 2WD 250 six/3 on tree (Brian's Needs TLC) 70 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD 350/4 speed (Pat's - Disguised as a 68 GMC) 71 Chevy SWB stepside (Crushed by tree - parts donor) 72 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD (Parts donor) 72 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD Suburban (Parts Donor) 72 GMC 3/4 ton 4WD 292 six/4 speed (Mine - Disguised as a 67 GMC) 81 GMC 4WD Dually Dump Body 350/4 speed (Business Hauler) 82 Camaro Z/28 355/Super T-10 (Pat's toy) 93 Caprice 9C1 (Brian's Cop Car) 02 Toyota Camry (Reliable but a souless steel and plastic hulk) 2011 2SS RS Camaro M6 Factory Hurst Shifter Maybe I need to sell some of this crap Yet another Bozo with a sawz-all

12-26-2008, 02:10 AM	#4
t korinek Truckin' Krazy Join Date: May 2000 Location: mesa az Posts: 6,193	Re: Disk brake Draglink Question Thanks for the info guys CPNE Don't know the history of the gate, except the guy I bought it from said it was only on a truck for 3 or 4 years & he wanted it for a long time & then got it , only to sell it to me because he didn't need it anymore, he restores cars, not trucks. I got it because I'm a compulsive parts buyer & even though I didn't need it I bought it , because I knew someone else would really appreciate it's originality. Glad you like it Tom __________________ Dealer for: American Auto Wire Precision weatherstripping Dakota Digital Trim parts Carpets Truck World seat covers & Many others Chevy Parts locator in Mesa AZ!



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