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Old Nov 10, 2010 | 11:19 AM
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Default Drag link loose?

I adjusted the sleeve on my drag link to center my steering wheel, and I noticed that I have about 1/16 - 1/8" in play on either end around the bushings, most noticeably right below the pitman arm, like I can grab hold of it and rotate back and forth a little. Is this normal, or should I try and tighten it down?
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Old Nov 10, 2010 | 11:52 AM
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New TRE's are always a good idea.
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Old Nov 10, 2010 | 11:54 AM
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they have a ball and socket joint on either end that allow it to twist. If it has any side to side or up and down movement at all, it is bad
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Old Nov 10, 2010 | 11:58 AM
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Originally Posted by FrankZ
New TRE's are always a good idea.
That wouldn't affect the drag link, would it?

Originally Posted by letsgomuddin
they have a ball and socket joint on either end that allow it to twist. If it has any side to side or up and down movement at all, it is bad
Ok, it just twists a little, so I guess I'm all set.

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Old Nov 10, 2010 | 12:02 PM
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The drag link has 2 TRE's.
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