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Old 05-27-2018, 08:11 AM   #1
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Default Drag link assembly installation

For the life of me I can't remember which way my drag link assembly went on my 47 Ford. I got a new one and it looks exactly like the old one that I took out, but I had it out for a couple of weeks so I forgot how it goes back in and which side goes where. I'm also wondering if I need to remove the right side spindle again just to put this back in. Can anyone please help me out on this?
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Old 05-27-2018, 08:15 AM   #2
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Short curved end goes on right wheel , adjusting sleeve goes on pitman arm
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Does it go over the wishbone are under the wishbone?
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Old 05-27-2018, 08:28 AM   #4
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Old 05-27-2018, 08:33 AM   #5
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Does anyone have a picture they can post because I don't know what I'm doing wrong.
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Old 05-27-2018, 10:46 AM   #6
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Old 05-27-2018, 03:12 PM   #7
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The drag link goes under the wishbone, that's why it has the bend to provide clearance.
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Old 05-27-2018, 03:18 PM   #8
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Just remember the image posted above is a generic image covering a lot of years. it may not be exactly right for your particular model judging by the comments above.
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Old 05-27-2018, 03:30 PM   #9
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It goes under center steering wheel then make pass side wheel straight the toe in
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Old 05-27-2018, 07:51 PM   #10
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Thank you all for your help. I had to 1) unlock the steering wheel. I don’t know how it got it off so easily with it locked. 2) put the 47 back on its tires and on the ground. 3) install the knuckle side, and next the pitman arm. Now it’s all done.
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Old 05-28-2018, 02:37 AM   #11
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Hey, glad you were able to figure it out.

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