Replace drag link?

[Stingray70]

While doing other maintenance I removed the drag link on my coupe. Looks like, a previous owner installed plastic ball seats which are worn/distorted.

My question before ordering a original style rebuild kit is should I replace the drag link? Did people install the Teflon parts to compensate for a worn arm? My arm is straight with a little wear at the pitman arm attach point.

Thanks!

[MAG]

Teflon Seats are installed to make steering easier. Along with a short pitman arm they significantly reduce steering effort. However, the balls must be perfectly round and should be polished to a very smooth surface. If not, premature wear will occur.

[Stingray70]

Any tricks to reinstall the drag link? I am having a tough time getting the arm snapped back over the ball. I have the new springs and cups installed correctly and the end caps threaded in only about 2 turns. Seems like this should be easy but it is fighting me.

[larrys40]

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Don’t put the wind caps in until it’s down over the ball. When everything’s correct the end plugs should be about flush with the end of the drag link end.
Larry