78/79 Adjustable Drag link???
78/79 Adjustable Drag link???
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78/79 Adjustable Drag link???
I know this is a suspension question but its year specific, does anyone know if they make an adjustable drag link for a 1978 F250 4x4. I dont want the drop draglink offered by Super****. I just need a regular straight one. Part #'s and manufacturer would be great!!!!!
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78/79 Adjustable Drag link???
Why not make one?? I am sure you can find the right parts to make one that is of decent quality at a price that wont kill you... (just make sure you do your homework, and use good quality parts) If you make something out of 2 turnbuckles, and some rebar welded together, you will prolly kill somebody, so use your head, and ask around for ideas on how to do it right.
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78/79 Adjustable Drag link???
i tried a chevy one it would not work different size tie rod ends and i tried every tie rod in auto zone to try and make it work it wasnt worth it so i bought one from 4x4 shop it was a lot easier and a lot safer then trying to rig one up hope this helps
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78/79 Adjustable Drag link???
The part numbers i used are Es444L (2) tierod ends and Es2012s Sleeve. These are From carquest auto parts. They are the left front outer tierod end and sleeve for a 1978 Ford F250 4x4.
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78/79 Adjustable Drag link???
That's just the info I was looking for to finish off my project. I'm putting a 78 gearbo
PS) on my 74 F250 frame, and am using a "how to" that Sparky posted on this web site. I am doing it a little different, but he said he had problems steering to one side fully so the solution would be an adjustable center link(from pitman arm to steering knuckle).
I hope to take pics of the conversion and post them on the web site.
Thanks,
PS) on my 74 F250 frame, and am using a "how to" that Sparky posted on this web site. I am doing it a little different, but he said he had problems steering to one side fully so the solution would be an adjustable center link(from pitman arm to steering knuckle).I hope to take pics of the conversion and post them on the web site.
Thanks,
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78/79 Adjustable Drag link???
Hey David,
Thanks for the numbers, but want to clarify to be sure before I lay my money down?!? Does the adjusting sleeve have LH threads on both ends to match the LH tie rod end threads? I'm sure you get what I mean!?! Just want to be sure that things will mesh.
If this works, does anybody have a use for a MOOG drag link to fit a '78 3/4T 4x4? That's what I used originally when I did my conversion, but the steering box didn't quite center because the link was about 3/4" short, if I remember correctly, and think that may be why my steering is just a little bit looser than I would like.
I'm sure looking forward to trying this, so thanks again! Steve
Thanks for the numbers, but want to clarify to be sure before I lay my money down?!? Does the adjusting sleeve have LH threads on both ends to match the LH tie rod end threads? I'm sure you get what I mean!?! Just want to be sure that things will mesh.
If this works, does anybody have a use for a MOOG drag link to fit a '78 3/4T 4x4? That's what I used originally when I did my conversion, but the steering box didn't quite center because the link was about 3/4" short, if I remember correctly, and think that may be why my steering is just a little bit looser than I would like.
I'm sure looking forward to trying this, so thanks again! Steve
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78/79 Adjustable Drag link???
Thanks David-
Yes, I found out that the left-hand tie rod end has left-hand threads, but I believe that the adjusting sleeves typically have left-hand threads on one end, and right-hand on the other. That's the only way they could be used to adjust the toe-in that I can visualize, unless there's something I am overlooking here?!?
I went ahead and ordered in some pieces for tomorrow from my parts guy. He searched around and found a slightly shorter tie-rod end with 1" right-hand thread as needed to go with the sleeve. Unfortunately, the only right-hand tie-rod end that he could find has a metric nut on the tapered stud, but is the right taper!?! Anyway, I will let everybody know if it turns out "right" for me tomorrow, with a little bit of luck! Steve
Yes, I found out that the left-hand tie rod end has left-hand threads, but I believe that the adjusting sleeves typically have left-hand threads on one end, and right-hand on the other. That's the only way they could be used to adjust the toe-in that I can visualize, unless there's something I am overlooking here?!?
I went ahead and ordered in some pieces for tomorrow from my parts guy. He searched around and found a slightly shorter tie-rod end with 1" right-hand thread as needed to go with the sleeve. Unfortunately, the only right-hand tie-rod end that he could find has a metric nut on the tapered stud, but is the right taper!?! Anyway, I will let everybody know if it turns out "right" for me tomorrow, with a little bit of luck! Steve
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78/79 Adjustable Drag link???
Let me know what happens, I thought i used to left hands. Maybe i did use a right hand. Wait now that i think about it
the toe adjustment on a 78 F250 4x4 is not the same as a normal vechicle. As the right tie rod goes the full length of the front end. Typically a vechicle would have two adjustment sleeves. (one on each side were the Older F250"s have one on the drivers side. David
the toe adjustment on a 78 F250 4x4 is not the same as a normal vechicle. As the right tie rod goes the full length of the front end. Typically a vechicle would have two adjustment sleeves. (one on each side were the Older F250"s have one on the drivers side. David
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78/79 Adjustable Drag link???
Well, for now I've solved the problem. I measured the rotation of the pitman arm and centered it. I then marked it and removed the pitman arm. I then filed the 4 indexing portions in the pitman arm. Then I rotated it about 3 notches and it works great. I still lack a little before it hits each stop so I will eventually get the adjustable link. Let me know if it works!!