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Jun 10, 2016 | 09:37 AM

firstrider

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Drag link parts needed

Any one have a pair of drag link end caps laying around from a from a front end swap ? Need the two end caps that screw in w/ the slot in them . Am thinking about milling another slot perpendicular to the existing slot to tighten up the very slight play in the steering .Thanks , Denny

Jun 10, 2016 | 11:39 AM

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Just tighten it up another 1/2 turn, all you will do is compress the spring a little bit more. As long as you grease it, no damage.

Jun 10, 2016 | 01:39 PM

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Why not just drill and tap a set screw on the side. The smaller set screw will certainly solve your problem and be less fatiguing on the joint. Just my 2 cents.

Jun 10, 2016 | 02:03 PM

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A8TZ-3A533-A .. Drag Link Ball Stud Repair Kit (includes 3328 plug [see upper pic below]) / Obsolete ~ 2,209 available (!) NOS

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Jun 11, 2016 | 09:20 AM

firstrider

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Thanks , Bill

Jun 11, 2016 | 10:00 AM

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If the steering play is in the drag link, check the ball on the steering arm and on the pitman arm for any wear, replace ball and drag link cups if showing any wear. Be very careful when assembling the drag link ends, the parts order is different in each end.