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Drag Link Rattle

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Old Jun 8, 2016 | 06:07 PM
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Default Drag Link Rattle

There is a loud rattle or clanking sound when I go over a bump. I have checked the forums on here and some say it is loose shocks control arms and drag link and tie rod. I have checked all the above and all are tight but drag link. I can rotate it by hand easily and recreate the rattle sound. The tie rod will rotate too but not as easy as the drag link. I had a rough country 3.5 inch lift installed and they put a drop pitman arm on. So far I have upgraded to fox 2.0 shocks and fox ats steering stabilizer and have a set of 3 inch Evo springs on order. I'm kinda planning on putting stock pitman arm on when I put the springs on from what I have read is that everyone says to put stock back on that the drop is hard on things. My question is should I be worried about the rattle? Do I just deal with it? If I upgrade it I was looking into a drag link flip kit. If i do that what are benefits and what brand is best. Another option I have is I still have warrantee on the jeep and take it to dealership and have them look at it and replace it. What do you guys think. Thanks
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Old Jun 8, 2016 | 10:43 PM
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Subscribed. Have the same problem when I reverse down my drive and hit the small curb and bumps. Couldn't tell what it was though. But I know I do need a new draglink. Maybe that why.

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Old Jun 9, 2016 | 12:30 AM
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New drag link end is cheap, buy a stock replacement. Takes 30 minutes to swap out.

If you plan on going bigger buy a better drag link.
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Old Apr 20, 2020 | 05:34 AM
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Any luck fixing this problem? Mine is doing the same thing.
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