Why is there a need for an Adjustable Drag Link?

[Hitman]

Originally Posted by BRENT in 10-uh-C

I fielded a phone call from someone asking about needing an adjustable drag link. I gave him my opinion that an adjustable drag link was a bandaid for a different problem that should be addressed, but I don't think he agreed with me. I explained that the only reason why the steering wheel would be off-set would be either a bent Drag Link, a bent Steering Arm, or the Drag Link internals (Spring, Ball Seat, etc.) is made/installed incorrectly causing the ball-to-ball distance to be off just enough. So to satisfy my curiosity since I may be overlooking else related to the Steering Shaft, Sector or Worm, is there anything else someone else has experienced that has caused a mis-aligned steering wheel??

I agree. I think the adjustable drag link is the bolt on, parts replacement solution that is common these days.

There’s nothing wrong with wanting the better ratio of an F100 box, or having the steering wheel at the perfect placement, but people want that in a weekend. They don’t want to spend the days or weeks solving the issue through machining or other complex methods.

It’s similar to the hydraulic brake solution. Hydraulics can solve all of your problems. In reality they just remove most of the steps in rebuilding a mechanical brake system.