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Old 11-30-2014, 07:19 AM
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So my drag link hangs low enough to cause rubbing clunking as shown in these pictures. Any suggestions on how to keep this from not hitting? Shorten or lengthen the drag link?

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Originally Posted by rt chips
So my drag link hangs low enough to cause rubbing clunking as shown in these pictures. Any suggestions on how to keep this from not hitting? Shorten or lengthen the drag link?

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Have you done anything with the tie rod? Do you have a pic of the whole front end?
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Old 11-30-2014, 12:01 PM
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Isn't that an aftermarket drag link from a drag link flip kit? Maybe you need to flip it to the top of the knuckle to use that drag link?
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Is that a synergy drag link? They tend to droop down a bit . Don't play well with stock tie rods....
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Just loosen both ends of the drag link and rotate it so the bend is up more. It will clear. I have put this setup on a few rigs before with no issues.
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Originally Posted by rt chips
So my drag link hangs low enough to cause rubbing clunking as shown in these pictures. Any suggestions on how to keep this from not hitting? Shorten or lengthen the drag link?

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Exactly what Ringer said above, break the jam nuts loose and orient the bar higher then tighten the jam nuts back down so when the bar flops down the tie rod ends hold it up.

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