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Rubicon Express Drag Link

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Old Aug 30, 2009 | 07:01 PM
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I have this but I am running it on a stock Jeep in the stock position. No issues.
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Old Aug 30, 2009 | 07:05 PM
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Thanks, I was actually wondering if I was going to have to take off the dropped pitman arm. How did u know?

If you were to disconnect the links by removing the bolt, would this solve the problem?
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Old Aug 31, 2009 | 04:58 AM
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Originally Posted by bostonMA
Thanks, I was actually wondering if I was going to have to take off the dropped pitman arm. How did u know?

If you were to disconnect the links by removing the bolt, would this solve the problem?
Yes, with out the swaybar links it isn't a problem at all. Works good!
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Old Aug 31, 2009 | 08:30 AM
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Originally Posted by bostonMA
Thanks, I was actually wondering if I was going to have to take off the dropped pitman arm. How did u know?

If you were to disconnect the links by removing the bolt, would this solve the problem?
AFAIK flipping the drag link and using the dropped arm perform the same action. There is a good discussion here about the merits of booth.

Regarding reaming/drilling out the steering knuckle to flip the drag link:

How difficult is this to do with the knuckle still mounted on the JK?

How much does the top of the knuckle need to be expanded?

How much tolerance for error is there so that the hole is perfectly straight to hold the sleeve that holds the flipped drag link?

I am by no means a master mechanic, but I would have envisioned doing this on a workbench with the knuckle in a vise and using a drill press to drill the hole straight to the proper size. I just picture myself cursing all the way to dealer to order 2 new steering knuckles.
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Old Oct 14, 2009 | 09:02 PM
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why do you need those brackets if you are flipping it. Is there an obstruction with the trackbar?
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Old Oct 15, 2009 | 01:48 AM
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Originally Posted by 2climbbig
why do you need those brackets if you are flipping it. Is there an obstruction with the trackbar?
Using the bracket with the drag link flip maintains the proper angles to reduce bump steer.
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Old Oct 15, 2009 | 05:44 AM
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While you're in there, you might want to beef up the stock trackbar bracket...




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