Engine/Transmission (1998.5 - 2002) Drag Links

[TY584]

I was told by the dealer that i needed new drag links. Does anyone know the best way to buy them and where?

 

[Glen Pratt]

Any Napa auto parts store should have it. The drag link goes from the pitman arm to the passenger side tie rod to steer the truck. Is your truck wandering or exibiting bumpsteer? Is your truck two wheel drive or a 4x4?

 

[TY584]

It is a 4x4. I hope they are not hard to install. Are there two or one?

 

[Glen Pratt]

There is only drag link and one tie rod on a 4x4. The tie rod connects the two steering knuckles to turn the front wheels together. You probably do not need the whole drag link. The ends are probably worn. They can be purchased seperately. Why do you think you need a drag link? I would get a second opinion from an independent shop. A lot of dealers are not the most reliable places. Like I mentioned previously, if your truck isn't wandering or feeling loose in the front end, there's probably nothing wrong with it.

 

[jrobinson2]

There is one drag link, it has two end joints that wear out connected by an adjusting sleeve.



Jared