| Rare Parts drag link [message #276606] |
Thu, 23 April 2015 23:22  |
Hal StClair
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I bought a new adjustable drag link made by Rare Parts and it seems to be miss machined. The tie rod end protrudes through the pitman arm too far. The threads don't extend all the way to the pitman arm flat area because the machined smooth taper extends through the arm. This in turn reduces the thread engagement of the nut about 40%. The cotter pin ends up about 1/8" above the nut. I tried putting a spacer under the nut but don't like the idea of altering a steering component. Just wondering if anyone else has bought this item and had the same issue or if it's just a unique machining problem?
Thanks, Hal
"I enjoy talking to you. Your mind appeals to me. It resembles my own mind, except you happen to be insane."
1977 Royale 101348,
1977 Royale 101586, Diesel powered,
1974 Eagle Bus 45',w/slideout,
Rio Rancho, NM
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| Re: Rare Parts drag link [message #276620 is a reply to message #276606] |
Fri, 24 April 2015 08:06  |
JohnL455
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Can you swap it end for end? Dave Lenzi's uses 2 different type rod ends. Not sure if that is just for the thread direction or because of different tapers. They are different looking though.
John Lebetski
Woodstock, IL
77 Eleganza II
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| Re: Rare Parts drag link [message #276640 is a reply to message #276620] |
Fri, 24 April 2015 15:04 |
Keith V
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There is a reason we all love Dave Lenzi
Keith Vasilakes
Mounds View. MN
75 ex Royale GMC
ask me about MicroLevel
Cell, 763-732-3419
My427v8@hotmail.com
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| Re: Rare Parts drag link [message #276642 is a reply to message #276640] |
Fri, 24 April 2015 15:13 |
Hal StClair
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I tried swapping it but it made no difference. Rare Parts did respond and tells me the drag link is the same taper on both sides. It looks like it may have been a mistake in machining the part.
As for Dave's parts, I agree as to the quality of his work. I have his idler arm, relay lever and steering box on the coach. As for the drag link, he buys the tie rod ends and machines his own center section so the quality shouldn't have been any different. Just the luck of the draw I guess in getting a bad part.
Hal
"I enjoy talking to you. Your mind appeals to me. It resembles my own mind, except you happen to be insane."
1977 Royale 101348,
1977 Royale 101586, Diesel powered,
1974 Eagle Bus 45',w/slideout,
Rio Rancho, NM
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| Re: Rare Parts drag link [message #276656 is a reply to message #276642] |
Fri, 24 April 2015 18:29 |
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Loffen
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Do you have a picture ?
I have two of them on the shelf and would like to compare yours with mine.
I will check the ones I have at the shop tomorrow and post back
1973 23' # 1848 Sky Blue Glacier called Baby Blue and a 1973 26'-3 # 1460 Parrot green Seqouia Known as the Big Green,
And sold my 1973 26'-2 # 581 White Canyon lands under the name Dobbelt trøbbel
in Norway
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| Re: Rare Parts drag link [message #276664 is a reply to message #276606] |
Fri, 24 April 2015 20:59 |
skip2
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I asked Mr Lenzi when I put on my new drag link I got from him and he said it could go either way, just my preference for which way I want the grease fittings
Skip Hartline
74 Canyon Lands, FiTech,
3.7 FD LSD, Manny Tranny,
Springfield Distributor,
2001 Chevy Tracker Ragtop Towd
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| Re: Rare Parts drag link [message #276666 is a reply to message #276664] |
Fri, 24 April 2015 21:13 |
Hal StClair
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The taper angle seems to be correct as they do seat correctly although they could be a smaller diameter which causes them to go deeper into the arms socket. I've already boxed the DL up for return so can't get a measurement. If you have the undercut shown in the pictures, I'd be concerned.
Hal
"I enjoy talking to you. Your mind appeals to me. It resembles my own mind, except you happen to be insane."
1977 Royale 101348,
1977 Royale 101586, Diesel powered,
1974 Eagle Bus 45',w/slideout,
Rio Rancho, NM
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| Re: Rare Parts drag link [message #276689 is a reply to message #276687] |
Sat, 25 April 2015 08:55 |
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Loffen
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Yes I have to add that the taper is identical to the original drag link.
1973 23' # 1848 Sky Blue Glacier called Baby Blue and a 1973 26'-3 # 1460 Parrot green Seqouia Known as the Big Green,
And sold my 1973 26'-2 # 581 White Canyon lands under the name Dobbelt trøbbel
in Norway
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