drag link...english please!!!

dubsurfer Commited Dubber

52 posts · joined Apr 2008 · 30 Oct 2010, 3:46 pm

#810172

is there another name for drag link. My mechanic reckons the "drag link" on the wifes LBug is to blame for a wandering bug. Ive never heard the tem drag link before wander if there is an alternative name uk term. Ta

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1,936 posts · joined Oct 2007 · 30 Oct 2010, 4:56 pm

#810180

A drag link converts rotary motion from a crank to a second crank or link in a different plane or axis.

I think another name is pitman arm.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Drag_link

Hope this is right and also helps.

Kev

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STIDUB Over it.

1,497 posts · joined Jun 2008 · 30 Oct 2010, 5:27 pm

#810184

its the bar that joins the steering box to the idler arm that the tie rods attach to, shove you head under the front end you will feel see it pretty obviously, ball joints in them supposedly cant be replaced, im yet to prove this wrong, once you source a good one they are easy as to replace, id suggest looking into the idea of rebuilding the front end completely if you havent already, i helped mustard off here rebuild his & it made A HUGE difference, - as did playing with the alignment settings for another nights work after that too, best of luck with it 🙂

oh & since your in lismore, hit joel with the white L bug on here, hes fairly local & may be worth asking if he has one, might show you how to replace it yourself too👍

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3,913 posts · joined Sep 2004 · 30 Oct 2010, 5:43 pm

#810188

IF THE CARS REAR END SITS LOWER THEN THE FRONT THIS DONT HELP EVA ON LBUGS.😊

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