picture of a drag link angle please - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

blazin · 05-20-2010, 12:22 AM

i lifted my blazer, used a raised steering arm and im wondering if the angle is right. here is a pic of mine... could some please post a stock or a lifted proper drag link angle. im having problems with my steering and trying to eliminate things..

turp mcspray · 05-20-2010, 02:24 PM

It should be level. You will have to add a dropped pitman arm to get it there. If you plan on any wheeling that requires articulation, you will be wanting a crossover steering in no time. LOL!

Critter · 05-20-2010, 06:08 PM

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Originally Posted by turp mcspray

It should be level. You will have to add a dropped pitman arm to get it there.

blazin · 05-20-2010, 10:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Critter

i just bought a dropped drag link.. took it for a quick road test.. it was raining and still is, so it was hard to tell, but i think that fixed the problem. now i have a new problem tho.. i broke one of the grease nipples off.. 230 bucks well spent

is there a fix for that?

msgross · 05-20-2010, 02:25 PM

hmm, sounds familiar...

Critter · 05-20-2010, 11:02 PM

Easy-out or bolt-extractor or whatever you want to call it might get it out.

bigbadchev72 · 05-21-2010, 12:13 AM

If you bought a Z shaped dropped draglink then you wasted your money anyways.......... the tierods on them are junk. you should have gotten the dropped pitman arm that bolts onto the steering box for a little over $100.

chevyblazer · 05-21-2010, 03:00 AM

you should put a hiegher one but y think that to hi recomend to shange the steering shaft for one thats like a zig zag if it doesnt work your going to have to chenge the sterring box for a 2 wheel drive and put the sterring shaft across like the super dutys fords that way it turns better and its softer in the sand or what ever your on with the 4x4

blazin · 05-21-2010, 02:51 PM

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Originally Posted by bigbadchev72

If you bought a Z shaped dropped draglink then you wasted your money anyways.......... the tierods on them are junk. you should have gotten the dropped pitman arm that bolts onto the steering box for a little over $100.

my blazer isnt a everyday or off road rig.. the pitman arm is the same price and i would have had to wait 2-3 weeks for it. i'll be lucky if i put 1000 km on this thing this summer.

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Originally Posted by chevyblazer

you should put a hiegher one but y think that to hi recomend to shange the steering shaft for one thats like a zig zag if it doesnt work your going to have to chenge the sterring box for a 2 wheel drive and put the sterring shaft across like the super dutys fords that way it turns better and its softer in the sand or what ever your on with the 4x4

. im pretty sure i dont need to do cross over steering in a street truck with a 6 inch lift. i have a new steering box on this thing all ready. if this dropped drag link fixes my steering problem.. i will be able to sleep at night.

msgross · 05-21-2010, 04:22 PM

let us know how it comes out...

blazin · 05-21-2010, 07:04 PM

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Originally Posted by msgross

let us know how it comes out...

i got the broke off one out and new one in.. seemed to easy. its great having a site like this where i can learn. i'll let ya know tomorrow if the steering is fix or if i just thought it was. thanx for your help.

05-20-2010, 12:22 AM	#1
blazin Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: edmonton alberta canada Posts: 496	picture of a drag link angle please i lifted my blazer, used a raised steering arm and im wondering if the angle is right. here is a pic of mine... could some please post a stock or a lifted proper drag link angle. im having problems with my steering and trying to eliminate things.. Attached Images

05-20-2010, 02:24 PM	#2
turp mcspray Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Rapid City South Dakota Posts: 2,359	Re: picture of a drag link angle please It should be level. You will have to add a dropped pitman arm to get it there. If you plan on any wheeling that requires articulation, you will be wanting a crossover steering in no time. LOL! __________________ Turp Mcspray New life for an old 2wd, farm blazer http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=505987 My Blazer build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=342299

05-20-2010, 02:25 PM	#5
msgross Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central PA Posts: 12,201	Re: picture of a drag link angle please hmm, sounds familiar... __________________ The Garage: 1968 K-10 SWB - "Project Money Pit" 1996 Z-71 - "huntin rig" 1969 C-10 LWB (SOLD) "Project flip that truck or else" 1993 Passport, F@rd 1-ton (SOLD)"Project Cousin Eddie" My Garage Build "The 1,000 footer"

05-20-2010, 11:02 PM	#6
Critter Future TOTM Winner Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Bulverde, TX Posts: 2,692	Re: picture of a drag link angle please Easy-out or bolt-extractor or whatever you want to call it might get it out. __________________ 72 Chevy CST K5 HIGHLANDER BLAZER Getting a 6.0,NV4500,NP205,14BFF (Currently laying all over the place in little pieces) 72 Chevy swb step-side "LS" 6.0 Here's a build thread of sorts 2002 HD2500 Crew Cab, 8.1L Allison 4x4 Daily Driver Check it out www.lsdyno.com

05-21-2010, 12:13 AM	#7
bigbadchev72 People know me Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Hermiston, oregon Posts: 840	Re: picture of a drag link angle please If you bought a Z shaped dropped draglink then you wasted your money anyways.......... the tierods on them are junk. you should have gotten the dropped pitman arm that bolts onto the steering box for a little over $100. __________________ 1972 k/5 blazer CST 4X4 Crate 350, th350/205, dana44with trac-loc/14 bolt with detroit locker, 4 wheel discs 4.56s, 8" suspension lift using 73-87springs, 1" zerorate custom front crossmember, HAD CV drivelines and driveshaft e-brake, full cage, PRP seats, Full autometer gauges, 38x14.5x16 Toyo M/Ts, 16x10 Polished aluminum rockcrusher wheels 1967 longbox 4x4, Strong 400/400/208, 44/12bolt 4.10s, 6" lift, 35" Toyo M/Ts on corvette rally wheels

05-21-2010, 03:00 AM	#8
chevyblazer Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: tijuana b.c. Posts: 221	Re: picture of a drag link angle please you should put a hiegher one but y think that to hi recomend to shange the steering shaft for one thats like a zig zag if it doesnt work your going to have to chenge the sterring box for a 2 wheel drive and put the sterring shaft across like the super dutys fords that way it turns better and its softer in the sand or what ever your on with the 4x4 __________________ cucharitas customs

05-21-2010, 04:22 PM	#10
msgross Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central PA Posts: 12,201	Re: picture of a drag link angle please let us know how it comes out... __________________ The Garage: 1968 K-10 SWB - "Project Money Pit" 1996 Z-71 - "huntin rig" 1969 C-10 LWB (SOLD) "Project flip that truck or else" 1993 Passport, F@rd 1-ton (SOLD)"Project Cousin Eddie" My Garage Build "The 1,000 footer"

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