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99sh · 11-02-2024, 08:08 PM

I'm having a bit of a struggle installing the drag links back on post front end reassembly. I changed out both spindles, replaced one axle which was turned down and put it in teflon ez steer inserts.

With the drag link on my workbench I cannot get the screw end-cap to thread. I replaced the grease seals and have everything clamped down to compress the ball against the seal; however the spring is flush with the end of the draglink. Not even a single thread exposed.

I stepped away for tonight but thinking I should install the tierod and front drag link to spindle in the car. Press on the aft drag link with no spring or cap installed, and turn the steering wheel hard right. This will maybe push the ball forward enough to enable me to install the spring and thread the cap.

Thoughts? Is that the trick?

11-02-2024, 08:08 PM	#1
99sh Member Join Date: Sep 2024 Posts: 34	Drag link install tips? Pitman screw cap not threading I'm having a bit of a struggle installing the drag links back on post front end reassembly. I changed out both spindles, replaced one axle which was turned down and put it in teflon ez steer inserts. With the drag link on my workbench I cannot get the screw end-cap to thread. I replaced the grease seals and have everything clamped down to compress the ball against the seal; however the spring is flush with the end of the draglink. Not even a single thread exposed. I stepped away for tonight but thinking I should install the tierod and front drag link to spindle in the car. Press on the aft drag link with no spring or cap installed, and turn the steering wheel hard right. This will maybe push the ball forward enough to enable me to install the spring and thread the cap. Thoughts? Is that the trick?