67 drag link?

[mike88a]

Does anyone know who makes a replacement 67 - 70 1/2 ton drag link?

[Madkidd007]

Originally Posted by mike88a

Does anyone know who makes a replacement 67 drag link?

Why not just get a used replacement? Only way these should ever need replacement is damage as it’s mot a wear item and Im sure there are many people on the board that would sell one. Or is 67 specific like some odd ball items?

[mike88a]

Originally Posted by Madkidd007

Why not just get a used replacement? Only way these should ever need replacement is damage as it’s mot a wear item and Im sure there are many people on the board that would sell one. Or is 67 specific like some odd ball items?

That would be great. My 67 has a mid 80’s front end under it. I have everything to rebuild and lower the front end but I need a 67 drag link to make it all work. I would take a used one or a new one I don’t care as long as it is good. I have been on this forum for years but actually didn’t know where to look for a used one. My understanding is it is one year specific. I finished the rear half almost 2 years ago and finally am starting to do the front and this is the sticking point.

[68Gold/white]

I doubt anyone makes one, these pickup center links have no joints in them, nothing to wear, unless in an accident....

[mike88a]

Originally Posted by 68Gold/white

I doubt anyone makes one, these pickup center links have no joints in them, nothing to wear, unless in an accident....

Thanks. That hopefully means a used one can be found.

[68Gold/white]

Originally Posted by mike88a

Thanks. That hopefully means a used one can be found.

Absolutely!!!
Pay whatever fee they require here, to become a member (you have to do this to sell AND place want to buy ads). There will be lots of folks with the center link you need...

[kwmech]

Lot of guys have gone to disc brake which is different, should be quite a few around

[mike88a]

Originally Posted by 68Gold/white

Absolutely!!!
Pay whatever fee they require here, to become a member (you have to do this to sell AND place want to buy ads). There will be lots of folks with the center link you need...

And now a paid member

[demian5]

What years have the ram style power steering like 64 and earlier impalas and up to 82 corvettes?

[68Gold/white]

Originally Posted by demian5

What years have the ram style power steering like 64 and earlier impalas and up to 82 corvettes?

67 did, but I have heard that some 68's did also...(here). I assume everything 66 and earlier had the ram setup...

[Madkidd007]

I’m trying to understand what’s goin on here. If you have an 80s front end what all is later model? Does the 67 frame not allow for a late model steering gear box? On my 70 every single piece is from an 86 from rotors to all steering components

[mike88a]

Originally Posted by Madkidd007

I’m trying to understand what’s goin on here. If you have an 80s front end what all is later model? Does the 67 frame not allow for a late model steering gear box? On my 70 every single piece is from an 86 from rotors to all steering components

I will explain the best I can with what knowledge I have. I have an 80 front end in my 67. It is converted to power steering and 5 lug disc. I am rebuilding the front end and installing drop spindles and springs. When I started this I had no idea the front end had been updated and I had already purchased everything for the 67 front end. I worked with the place I bought the parts from very reputable parts company that alot of us use that only really does 67 - 72 chevy and some 73 - 87. When we discovered the newer front end called them and they exchanged some of the parts and said all you will need to complete the job is a 67 drag link. Fast forward the truck has been sitting for two years and I am finally getting back at it. I called back to go through it with them again to make sure I have all i need. They explained it and actually a drag link from a 67 - 70 1/2 will work.

Hope that makes better sense.