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Old 12-10-2013, 11:41 AM
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does anyone know if I can install the synergy drag link for there high steer kit in the oem position? I do not need to flip it at this time.
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Yes you can. I have mine in the OE position.
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Originally Posted by k0260
Yes you can. I have mine in the OE position.
X2. Really tightened up the front end along with the Synergy tie rod.
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You could probably even find some more information in the 'other' synergy drag link in stock position thread a bit further down here on this first page.

I don't remember the dates I started buying synergy components, but I think I ran the drag link in stock position for about a year and a half while getting around to adding the tie rod and trackbar, then finally adding the bracket and flipping.
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For install reference, depending on length of your shocks, you won't want to flip for a high steer. With the long shocks I run, I'm stuck with a high steer bracket and synergy drag adapter sleeve not being used because my track bar would hit the frame. Could avoid this with longer bump stops, but I wanted to keep the longer travel.
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Originally Posted by k0260
For install reference, depending on length of your shocks, you won't want to flip for a high steer. With the long shocks I run, I'm stuck with a high steer bracket and synergy drag adapter sleeve not being used because my track bar would hit the frame. Could avoid this with longer bump stops, but I wanted to keep the longer travel.
If I buy this drag link let me know if you'd be willing to sell your brackets. I may be interested.


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Originally Posted by aaronstephen
If I buy this drag link let me know if you'd be willing to sell your brackets. I may be interested.


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sure thing! I'm holding on to them for now, but that may change.
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Did you get your drag link installed? I dont mean to hi-jack your thread. Im in the process of installing this, but have no experience. I have both sides in and am trying to tighten the jam nut but the drag link bend seems to swing down and hit the tie rod. Am i missing something. Thanks in advance.
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Originally Posted by rt chips
Did you get your drag link installed? I dont mean to hi-jack your thread. Im in the process of installing this, but have no experience. I have both sides in and am trying to tighten the jam nut but the drag link bend seems to swing down and hit the tie rod. Am i missing something. Thanks in advance.
A third hand will really help. Have someone hold tool of your choice on the joint, you hold the drag link with your right hand and tighten jam nut with left. I used a C clamp to hold the joint straight while I tightened up the jam nut. Maybe give that a shot.
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Originally Posted by k0260
A third hand will really help. Have someone hold tool of your choice on the joint, you hold the drag link with your right hand and tighten jam nut with left. I used a C clamp to hold the joint straight while I tightened up the jam nut. Maybe give that a shot.
I am not quite sure what you mean by joint. I do have a C clamp. Im still at work but wondering now. Is there a jam nut on each side? The one that I was trying to tighten was the one by the pitman arm. I am horrible at this! I might have to go find a joint to smoke after this!


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