Removal of Tie Rod and Drag Link Ends Rod ends and drag link ends are designed to tightly engage. Due to their shallow angle taper they can often lock into place making them very difficult to remove. This is an age old problem. Years of dirt and grime collected over the thousands of kilometers that the average truck …
Drag Link Ends & Tie Rod Ends What’ the difference ? ………………………. PLENTY ! The drag link end at the steer axle end of your drag link is showing signs of wear and needs replacing. The common practice is that you take it to your local parts outlet , the parts interpreter measures the thread, length and checks …
In the 4th article in our common steering problems series we talk about Steer Axle Wheel Shimmy, in previous articles we have talked about darting and wandering, nervous steering and steering wheel kickback. Steer Axle Wheel Shimmy Steer Axle Wheel Shimmy is a common problem on older vehicles or vehicles which are setup with excessive …
Welcome back to Incorrectly Adjusted Steering Gear Plungers, part 2. For those who have not read part 1, follow the link below to learn about the issues the adjustment of plungers cause on a vehicle. In this article we will discuss when and how adjustments need to be made to steering gear plungers. What will cause Incorrectly …
