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Topic Boards => Dodge - Chrysler Chassis => Topic started by: Schmitti on March 31, 2015, 11:35 AM

Title: Wanted PartsLink for "Steering Rod / drag link / Steering linkage"
Post by: Schmitti on March 31, 2015, 11:35 AM
I am looking urgently a source for a "steering rod / drag link /
Steering linkage "- I do not know how the part's exact English translation.

Due to there would be for my Winnebago Chieftain of 1976. The chassis should be a M400.
Fitting is under the driver's seat:
(https://www.classicwinnebagos.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg.webme.com%2Fpic%2Fr%2Frallye-team-schmitt%2Flenkstange.jpg&hash=60f1a13292de6f7a573db082bd1c26cad214c341)

And provides expanded like this:
(https://www.classicwinnebagos.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg.webme.com%2Fpic%2Fr%2Frallye-team-schmitt%2Flenkstange2.jpg&hash=f0077add50e2dc4da5ecac9c54d2c90fc08f6073)
The part is long from center pin to center pin approximately 602mm (32.707inch).

Because my English is extremely limited, a direct link to the spare parts would be advantageous and perfect. With all the well-known auto parts suppliers I'm stuck because this sort usually after car models.

Thank you to the extent
Thomas
Title: Re: Wanted PartsLink for "Steering Rod / drag link / Steering linkage"
Post by: eXodus on March 31, 2015, 03:58 PM
also called control arm or tie rod.

Maybe you are searching wrong - you don't have to replace the hole part. Press out the end links.

http://www.discountautoparts.com/catalog-1/itemdetail/acdelco-professional/45d0070 (http://www.discountautoparts.com/catalog-1/itemdetail/acdelco-professional/45d0070)

Das ganze Teil wird nicht mehr hergestellt und gibt es nicht mehr. Du must warscheinlich die Enden auspressen und neue rein.

Or build something universal which is adjustable :P
Title: Re: Wanted PartsLink for "Steering Rod / drag link / Steering linkage"
Post by: Schmitti on March 31, 2015, 04:32 PM
Thank you first for your translation  :)ThmbUp and the less good news for the part ??? .
If I make the arm itself or change, but our authority arises again crosswise and denied admission :'( $@!#@! . The suspension ball joint exchange, would that be a possibility - that I must only determine the exact measurements and see an advertisement ;) .

Thomas
Title: Re: Wanted PartsLink for "Steering Rod / drag link / Steering linkage"
Post by: Elandan2 on March 31, 2015, 04:35 PM
The part you are looking for is the "drag link".  I have attached the link for the Spicer catalogue.  It lists the drag link as 24.8" long.
http://spicerparts.com/sites/default/files/pdf/hx701-10-2013.pdf
Interesting reading (at least I think so!!)  Rick
Title: Re: Wanted PartsLink for "Steering Rod / drag link / Steering linkage"
Post by: Schmitti on March 31, 2015, 04:55 PM
The link is top Elendan  :)ThmbUp

I'm just a little confused because the built in 1979-1981 (!) shows and I have no picture to compare Hm? . I must ask once there.
Many thanks  :) :)ThmbUp

Thomas
Title: Re: Wanted PartsLink for "Steering Rod / drag link / Steering linkage"
Post by: Elandan2 on March 31, 2015, 05:05 PM
If you scroll down a little in the catalogue, there are several drag links listed by their length.  You may want to compare those to the dimensions of your current one.  Rick
Title: Re: Wanted PartsLink for "Steering Rod / drag link / Steering linkage"
Post by: Schmitti on March 31, 2015, 05:16 PM
Yes, I've seen :)ThmbUp .
On page 28 I found one - still there stays with me always a degree of uncertainty returned if no image of the part is and / or data (such as here, the year of construction) do not match :-[ .

Thomas
Title: Re: Wanted PartsLink for "Steering Rod / drag link / Steering linkage"
Post by: Froggy1936 on March 31, 2015, 07:07 PM
Reply from EXODUS  Was partially incorect It is not a control arm . A tierod/ drag link Are correct . Control arms are only used with coil spring suspensions ! Length and pin diameter/length are the only important measurements, You may even come across an adjustable length one  Frank
Title: Re: Wanted PartsLink for "Steering Rod / drag link / Steering linkage"
Post by: DaveVA78Chieftain on March 31, 2015, 07:14 PM
From 69-77 Dodge MH Chassis Parts book page 2-10:
Dodge P/N for 76-77 M300/M400/M500 chassis drag link is 4026505

MOOG DS881:
http://www.fme-cat.com/PartInterchange.aspx?pn=4026505 (http://www.fme-cat.com/PartInterchange.aspx?pn=4026505)
http://www.rockauto.com/dbphp/x,catalog,11,partnum,DS881,d,MOOG_DS881.html (http://www.rockauto.com/dbphp/x,catalog,11,partnum,DS881,d,MOOG_DS881.html)

NAPA: http://www.napaonline.com/Catalog/CatalogItemDetail.aspx/Drag-Link/_/R-NCP2724103_0380191584 (http://www.napaonline.com/Catalog/CatalogItemDetail.aspx/Drag-Link/_/R-NCP2724103_0380191584)

Almost always best to start with Dodge P/N and X-ref to aftermarket P/N
Dave
Title: Re: Wanted PartsLink for "Steering Rod / drag link / Steering linkage"
Post by: Schmitti on April 01, 2015, 12:59 AM
Many thanks to all of you for the professional assistance :)ThmbUp :)ThmbUp :)ThmbUp

Thomas