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Old Aug 19, 2009 | 03:41 PM
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4x4 front end question

I have a 78 F150 4x4. I purchased it last year from a lady that got it in a divorce. She didn't know much about it and was looking to get rid of it because the ex wanted it back and she was looking to stick it to him some more.
Any way there was some work done on it before I bought it from her. On on of the invoices it says "vehicle steering center link needs to be replaced. steering center link is causing vibration in wheels". It then goes on to say the additional work was denied at this time.
My question is what is the center link? I'm new to this so sorry if this seems like a dumb question.
 
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Old Aug 19, 2009 | 04:04 PM
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The center link or "drag link" is the four to five foot length of bar near your front axle linking your front two tires, probably about a $100 part at your local parts store.
 
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Old Aug 19, 2009 | 04:05 PM
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Don't really know, but jack up the front wheels, and shake the tires. Watch what moves. Probly draglink or tie rod.
 
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Old Aug 19, 2009 | 04:19 PM
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thanks for the help. that is what i thought but wanted to make sure.
the invoice was actually for replacing the tie rod ends both left and right.
 
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