Drag link issue
05-15-2011, 11:48 AM
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Drag link issue
I have a 2000 XJ with a 4.5" running 33s. I dont offroad but the roads in RI are so bad it's like offroading. I installed a MOOG drag link about 8 mos ago, it's already wasted. Is this a common issue?
05-15-2011, 03:06 PM
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Drag link IS the right outer Tie rod end. It's the lift and tires causing the issue, time to start upgrading. Start with the shocks and Look at a Over the knuckle steering modification. Does your lift include a Adj Track bar and Lower Control arms?
05-15-2011, 03:34 PM
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It's the tie rod end that's wasted. I had installed a Rustys 4.5 kit with the upgraded trac bar, upper & lower adj control arms.
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05-15-2011, 04:29 PM
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Do a flip kit, Rustys has one, when you replace the Drag Link. Will improve the steering angles. Could also do a 1" drop pitman arm, but the flip or OTK upgrade gets the steering arms up out of the danger zone better. Drop arm leaves the steering closer to the ground.
05-15-2011, 04:34 PM
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I think Im going to have to uprade.
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