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Drag Link Flex/Bowing

Old May 15, 2023 | 04:20 AM
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So if I'm sitting still and moving the steering wheel 1/4 a turn, is it normal to see the drag link flex? You can see it bow the whole way across the bar.
I know the jeep is not moving down the road so it may have more pressure on it to turn the tires when just sitting still but I never noticed it before.
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Old May 15, 2023 | 07:06 AM
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No...time to replace with a legit one.
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Old May 15, 2023 | 12:30 PM
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Looking into your profile & rig; 6" lift agree with BLK.. Time for a new, top quality drag link.. While under there better check all the links & track bars; you might find more needing replacement.
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Old May 16, 2023 | 01:51 AM
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I ordered a Steer Smarts Yeti flip with a stock pittman. Hope this help things out for now. Next is to swap out the lift.
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Old May 16, 2023 | 04:42 AM
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Originally Posted by Insanity
I ordered a Steer Smarts Yeti flip with a stock pittman. Hope this help things out for now. Next is to swap out the lift.
Did that come with a track bar bracket? if not, you'll need one. The DL and TB need to stay parallel and if you flip the DL then you need to raise the TB at the axle side by similar amount.
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Old May 16, 2023 | 05:45 AM
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The TB bracket thats on now is from the RC 6 inch lift. Will it work ok, or should i order the Steer Smart bracket?
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Old May 16, 2023 | 09:12 AM
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Originally Posted by Insanity
The TB bracket thats on now is from the RC 6 inch lift. Will it work ok, or should i order the Steer Smart bracket?
Sorry, I forgot about your previous thread. Yes, that raised TB bracket you currently have should be fine as you revert back to a factory pitman arm and flip the drag link.
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Old May 17, 2023 | 06:17 AM
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You guys are awesome. I just want to get my JK driving the way it did before the DW and taking it to the shop.
If I have to lose the 6" lift that is fine with me.
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