drag link...english please!!!

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

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

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👍

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