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dmaxweb · 10-16-2017, 09:10 PM

This thread describes 2 designs for an adjustable drag link
(a) 18" tie rod stock (solid 11/16") with 2 tie rod ends
(b) Original drag link cut in half with 5/8" threaded adjusting sleeve in the middle.

With design (a) the springs on both ends are inboard of the balls. When the drag link is pushed forward by the pitman arm, the pressure between the balls is spring against spring. When the drag link is pulled back, the pressure is solid end cup against solid end cup. Design (b) maintains Fords original where there is aways one spring inboard and one spring outboard no matter if the drag link is pushed forward or pulled back by the pitman arm.

With a spare drag link or a couple of tie rod ends, the time and cost for making either is about the same and pretty small.

Any thoughts on (a) vs. (b) ?

10-16-2017, 09:10 PM	#42
dmaxweb Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Williamsburg, VA Posts: 510	Re: Adjustable Drag Link This thread describes 2 designs for an adjustable drag link (a) 18" tie rod stock (solid 11/16") with 2 tie rod ends (b) Original drag link cut in half with 5/8" threaded adjusting sleeve in the middle. With design (a) the springs on both ends are inboard of the balls. When the drag link is pushed forward by the pitman arm, the pressure between the balls is spring against spring. When the drag link is pulled back, the pressure is solid end cup against solid end cup. Design (b) maintains Fords original where there is aways one spring inboard and one spring outboard no matter if the drag link is pushed forward or pulled back by the pitman arm. With a spare drag link or a couple of tie rod ends, the time and cost for making either is about the same and pretty small. Any thoughts on (a) vs. (b) ?