Front axle quesiton

steven · Post by **steven** » Tue Mar 20, 2007 4:34 pm

On my '67 D200, the rod that connects the two tires, is it a tie rod, or the drag link? Whats the diff?

Anyways, that rod is bent a little on my truck. I was wondering if thats how its supposed to be, or not. It is hardly noticeable, and I dont find any marks on it or anything that would indicate that someone hit something. Thanks

ozzie · Post by **ozzie** » Tue Mar 20, 2007 6:03 pm

that would be the tie rod. the drag link is the one between the pitman arm and the tie rod. the tie rod doesn't have to be perfectly straight, the tie rod ends are used to align the front end.

steven · Post by **steven** » Tue Mar 20, 2007 7:22 pm

ozzie wrote:that would be the tie rod. the drag link is the one between the pitman arm and the tie rod. the tie rod doesn't have to be perfectly straight, the tie rod ends are used to align the front end.

Thats what I thought. Thanks a lot

I think Im just going to leave it, and adjust it like you said. Thanks again ozzie