Drag Link Kit from Memphis - Steel Soldiers::Military Vehicles Supersite

dabtl · 10-29-2007, 19:14

I put the $38 drag link kit from Memphis on the deuce today.

The old sockets were so worn the lube grooves had disappeared.

I am not sure it made a big difference in wheel wobble problems but with the steering gear rebuilt and the new tie rod ends, the steering will be virtually new.

doghead · 10-29-2007, 19:35

Good info! I'm glad you found the bad joints and you were able to fix them. I see on your other post you also had a loose front axle on the leaf-spring.

Blood_of_Tyrants · 10-29-2007, 19:56

Make sure it is aligned properly, too. Poor alignment can cause shimmy problems as well as a feeling the steering wants to dart off to the side when you turn.

dabtl · 10-29-2007, 20:34

The alignment may be the problem. The wedges put in required loosening the u-bolts. It would appear they were not torqued properly. Now, I am getting new lock washers and a morning putting them on will most likely solve the problem.

dabtl · 10-29-2007, 21:15

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Originally Posted by doghead

Good info! I'm glad you found the bad joints and you were able to fix them. I see on your other post you also had a loose front axle on the leaf-spring.

The drag link is a 30 minute repair if you have a parts cleaner. I have my son. It took a little longer.

The wear on the ball sockets was easily seen. Without lube they would wear even quicker.

Memphis has about 400 of the kits in stock at $38 or so. A good preventive measure for an afternoon.