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srod



Member Since: 20 Mar 2015
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Drag link
I'm currently in the middle of replacing the ball joint on the end of the drag link for the MOT. Now apologies if this is a dumbass question but should the drag link bar be straight or is there a slight bend in it? Confused Neutral
Post #506269 19th Feb 2016 9:40pm
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Retroanaconda



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Should be straight yes.
Post #506272 19th Feb 2016 9:42pm
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srod



Member Since: 20 Mar 2015
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There are two bends in mine! So much so it looks like it has been formed like that intentionally, rather than as a result of a prang. But so slight I couldn't see the advantage or reason over a straight section. Probably been bent and attempted to be restraightened in the past.

I guess I'll replace it, wonder what else I shall find upstream Mr. Green
Post #506284 19th Feb 2016 10:10pm
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custom90



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Is it lifted at all or was possibly at some point?
Post #506286 19th Feb 2016 10:12pm
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srod



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I looks as though it's all as it was originally and has never been modified.

But I've only owned it for the past 1 of it's 13 years, so I couldn't be 100% sure!
Post #506293 19th Feb 2016 10:24pm
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Retroanaconda



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Ruts etc. can bend them when off-road. Especially if it is not the original, the aftermarket track rods are ridiculously easy to bend as they are made of the finest Chinese cheese metal.

Replaced mine with a Sumo bar from Gwyn Lewis after tiring of straightening it after every green lane outing.
Post #506305 19th Feb 2016 11:03pm
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Mash



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Yep replace them with updated ones, using a lot of copper slip on the new ball joints Thumbs Up 90 wolf - Jasmin http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic39408.html
90 V8 - Maggie http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic42564.html
110 TD5 - Buggsy http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic59029.html
52HG25 lightweight https://www.defender2.net/forum/topic72342.html
D3 Hse - Fiona
Capri 2l S - Anna

Think I might have a problem............
Post #506313 19th Feb 2016 11:36pm
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