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Old 12-21-2015, 01:26 AM   #1
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Drag link problem

Hi all, I have been searching the threads for a drag link answer and cant seem to find one for my 72 K-20. My question is, did GM change the drag link at some point? I have a solid drag link and all I find are ends with a center sleeve. I was trying to find replacement ends but it doesn't look like the ends are replaceable. Does anyone know where I can find the right one?
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Old 12-21-2015, 01:45 AM   #2
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Re: Drag link problem

im not fully understanding the question but I will try and answer it the best I can... they do not repop aftermarket draglinks for these trucks u can buy everything else except draglink... u are going to have to find a used one.... if the sleeve u are talking about is the coupler from the outer to inner tierod?
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Old 12-21-2015, 10:06 AM   #3
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Re: Drag link problem

Yes, the drag links got changed from 1pc to having replaceable ends with a sleeve, like the tie rod assembly. Have you checked with NAPA? I just replaced all three pieces on my '72
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Old 12-22-2015, 01:37 AM   #4
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Re: Drag link problem

Thanks for the info guys. I know that NAPA, Auto Zone and LMC have them. I'm guessing that the reason they went form the one piece to the two piece was for the adjustment? I guess I was just hoping to be able to put new ends in the one that I have.
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Old 12-22-2015, 12:42 PM   #5
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Adjustable, and with one piece the whole deal needs replaced when one end goes bad. Three piece makes it more serviceable.
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