Drag Link Length Issues
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Drag Link Length Issues
I have a 2017 F-350 SRW long bed and am in the process of replacing the drag link but I have ordered 2 different drag links and both have been 2" longer than the one coming off the truck. Has anyone else ran into this issue?
I've tried:
Moog DS300041
MevoTech MS40696
Both have been 2" too long.
Any help would be greatly appreciated!
I've tried:
Moog DS300041
MevoTech MS40696
Both have been 2" too long.
Any help would be greatly appreciated!
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The oem draglink was definitely starting to develop some play, the knuckle side joint was getting sloppy. I did go with the FK heim, it is SUPER beefy and extremely stout, easily double the size of the oem joint. PMF machined the joint down to taper into the pitman arm like OEM, and they supply a grade 9 bolt with a friction lock nut. I added a little locktite for added security, but after threading the nut on i can see there's no way its coming loose unless you put a socket on it. Threads on hard until its tight. Definitely tightened up the steering greatly. I highly recommend it, solid upgrade.
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Id also check your trackbar, the frame side joint on mine was completely shot around 40k miles and banging around. That was my first PMF upgrade, and this draglink now at 74K miles.
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The oem draglink was definitely starting to develop some play, the knuckle side joint was getting sloppy. I did go with the FK heim, it is SUPER beefy and extremely stout, easily double the size of the oem joint. PMF machined the joint down to taper into the pitman arm like OEM, and they supply a grade 9 bolt with a friction lock nut. I added a little locktite for added security, but after threading the nut on i can see there's no way its coming loose unless you put a socket on it. Threads on hard until its tight. Definitely tightened up the steering greatly. I highly recommend it, solid upgrade.
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Could you get under there and really feel the track bar bushing movement? Mine feels pretty solid but maybe there’s too much weight on it to really know. I’ve had the wife crank the wheel back and forth while I’m under there and I’ve put some oomph on it with a pry bar and can’t get it to move much at all so I was thinking it was good. The PMF version isn’t too expensive so maybe I’ll throw one at it anyway.
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I have not noticed any more feedback. It would be the same as the OEM joints on the draglink as there should be zero play, solid as the PMF. Now i did notice at first a "wandering" feeling, or slight feedback. I talked to Trevor the owner of PMF and he said drive it a little, the FK joint is VERY tight and will break in. Sure enough after a day of driving and properly centering my steering, all was good.
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Could you get under there and really feel the track bar bushing movement? Mine feels pretty solid but maybe there’s too much weight on it to really know. I’ve had the wife crank the wheel back and forth while I’m under there and I’ve put some oomph on it with a pry bar and can’t get it to move much at all so I was thinking it was good. The PMF version isn’t too expensive so maybe I’ll throw one at it anyway.
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So i am still having issues. I ordered Moog ds300040 and the recommendation of moog technical support and that was the correct length but the pitman arm ball joint and tapered hole for steering stabilizer have the wrong orientation. At this point I will be going to ford in the AM and just buying an oe replacement. I would of done the PMF but bought a band new fox ats stabilizer
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You’re having a tough time! Like I said above, your first order was for wide track parts so they won’t fit on your truck, as you found out. This latest version you ordered is for 2016 and prior. The length is the same but the stabilizer geometry was changed when the frame was redesigned for 2017 so even though the rod itself fits, the stabilizer won’t. The part# I gave you above is the one you need, MevoTech MS40764. Moog doesn’t have one for the 2017 and up models so don’t try to order another Moog part. The OEM drag link seems to have a small amount of slop even when brand new. A couple of forum members have reported good results with the MevoTech so if it were me I’d pass on the OEM link and I’d try to order the aftermarket part one more time.
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So i am still having issues. I ordered Moog ds300040 and the recommendation of moog technical support and that was the correct length but the pitman arm ball joint and tapered hole for steering stabilizer have the wrong orientation. At this point I will be going to ford in the AM and just buying an oe replacement. I would of done the PMF but bought a band new fox ats stabilizer
EDIT:
Bar clamps like these
https://www.northridge4x4.com/part/s...kaAosHEALw_wcB
https://www.morris4x4center.com/psc-...waAuACEALw_wcB
https://www.northridge4x4.com/part/s...od-clamp-1-1-2
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Or do you not run one with that drag link?