'71 Blazer, drag link ends mixed up? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Joe Blaze · 09-03-2011, 01:30 AM

I ordered the replacement drag link setup from LMC, and the new one consists of three pieces, two different ends and an adjusting sleeve. My original one was a one-piece. Is there a problem if i have the front and rear ones mixed up? I wasn't there when my guy put them on, and i dont know which one he put in the front or back. Why would the two pieces be different sizes? Are they forged at different angles? Does this photo look right? it looks like it is at an angle to me.

This was the old original one:

JimKshortstep4x4 · 09-03-2011, 05:48 AM

Is your steering box centered so that the wheels are straight and the steering wheel will make the same number of turns left and right?

Jim

**special-K** · 09-03-2011, 06:17 AM

You are better off with the three piece because it is adjustable. GM upgraded to the adjustable in '72. Both ends are the same. There is no front or back,it can be installed which ever way you want. Both ends should be the same.

wilbilt · 09-03-2011, 09:51 AM

I have seen them mounted both ways, although as I recall one of the ends is longer than the other. Functionally, it makes no difference. Some parts listings refer to them as "front" and "rear" though, so if you ever have to replace one be sure to get the one with the correct threads (LH or RH).

Joe Blaze · 09-05-2011, 12:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wilbilt

I have seen them mounted both ways, although as I recall one of the ends is longer than the other. Functionally, it makes no difference. Some parts listings refer to them as "front" and "rear" though, so if you ever have to replace one be sure to get the one with the correct threads (LH or RH).

thanks, i see now. the direction of the threads is the difference.

09-03-2011, 01:30 AM	#1
Joe Blaze Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 154	'71 Blazer, drag link ends mixed up? I ordered the replacement drag link setup from LMC, and the new one consists of three pieces, two different ends and an adjusting sleeve. My original one was a one-piece. Is there a problem if i have the front and rear ones mixed up? I wasn't there when my guy put them on, and i dont know which one he put in the front or back. Why would the two pieces be different sizes? Are they forged at different angles? Does this photo look right? it looks like it is at an angle to me. This was the old original one: Last edited by Joe Blaze; 09-03-2011 at 02:38 AM.

09-03-2011, 05:48 AM	#2
JimKshortstep4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Muskegon,MI,USA Posts: 6,026	Re: '71 Blazer, drag link ends mixed up? Is your steering box centered so that the wheels are straight and the steering wheel will make the same number of turns left and right? Jim __________________ 1971 Shortbox step side 4x4, 350 sbc, 3:07 rear end 1965 Impala SS 400 sbc, Muncie rock crusher 1966 Impala SS 396 bbc, TH 400 1969 El Camino, 350 sbc, TH 350 1971 Snowplow built on a Blazer frame 1972 GMC Short bed, stepside, TH 400, 427 BBC

09-03-2011, 06:17 AM	#3
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,862	Re: '71 Blazer, drag link ends mixed up? You are better off with the three piece because it is adjustable. GM upgraded to the adjustable in '72. Both ends are the same. There is no front or back,it can be installed which ever way you want. Both ends should be the same. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

09-03-2011, 09:51 AM	#4
wilbilt Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Northern California Posts: 189	Re: '71 Blazer, drag link ends mixed up? I have seen them mounted both ways, although as I recall one of the ends is longer than the other. Functionally, it makes no difference. Some parts listings refer to them as "front" and "rear" though, so if you ever have to replace one be sure to get the one with the correct threads (LH or RH). __________________ 1971 GMC C2500 Custom Camper - Second Owner. 350/TH350, Dana 60 Rear.



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