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Old May 31, 2005 | 07:21 PM
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drag link question

Upon doing a suspension/steering inspection I found that my drag link may be loose. I cant move it from side to side but I can wiggle it back and forth (front of truck to back and vice-versa). And of course the O.E. fittings don't have grease certs. Is this normal? I've been noticing something funny in the front end after installing coil spacers. But I haven't replaced the track bar either yet, but it's next. The funny feeling is a thump or pop that I can feel in the steering wheel. Any insight to this guys? Thanks
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Old Jun 4, 2005 | 07:21 PM
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My track bar went out. You could look under the truck and have someone wiggle the stearing wheel back and forth and watch it move up and down. I didnt replace the whole bar i used a LUKE'S Link and it worked pretty good. If you dont have alot of money that is a good way to go. If you do have the money there are places that offer aftermarket track bars that are awesome. I hope you dont ever have to experience the " death wobble" Oh god thats a fraky situation.
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Old Jun 4, 2005 | 08:22 PM
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Yeah death wobble sux. I only had it twice then an autozone track bar went on, lifetime warrenty you know!
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Old Jun 4, 2005 | 11:24 PM
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You can check all of the tie rod type ends by using a pair of water pump pliers and putting one jaw on the ball stud end and the other on the opposite side and squeeze together. Any movement means a worn joint.
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