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Drag Link Problem?

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Old Jan 13, 2015 | 12:49 PM
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A few days ago I started hearing a noise when I turn sharply to the right. I inspected the front end of the Jeep and saw that the bushing on the drivers side of the drag link was squashed pretty good and broken with grease around it. I don't have a lot of slop in the front tires except for when I hit a good bump or am on a rough road. Can I just replace the drivers side end of the drag link? I'll try to snap a picture after work.

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Old Jan 13, 2015 | 12:55 PM
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You definitely can. Drag link comes in 3 part numbers if memory serves right. The two parts of the shaft and the turn buckle. The driver side being the cheaper one as it is quite a bit shorter.
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Old Jan 13, 2015 | 01:25 PM
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Originally Posted by Vladimer
You definitely can. Drag link comes in 3 part numbers if memory serves right. The two parts of the shaft and the turn buckle. The driver side being the cheaper one as it is quite a bit shorter.
Good to hear. Thanks Vlad

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Old Jan 13, 2015 | 02:42 PM
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I'd put the $70 towards a Synergy DL. The joints on the stock DL are junk.
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Old Jan 13, 2015 | 03:28 PM
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Yep, 3 parts
Driver long, the sleeve and the joint which you can get at any auto store.
You might be able to pic up a Crown/Moog unit local.
I have a stocker, you can have it if shipping doesn't suck.
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Old Jan 13, 2015 | 03:49 PM
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Originally Posted by kjeeper10
Yep, 3 parts Driver long, the sleeve and the joint which you can get at any auto store. You might be able to pic up a Crown/Moog unit local. I have a stocker, you can have it if shipping doesn't suck.
I'll probably go down and get a Moog since it's available here.

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