Full Width SAS drag link measurements wanted

[ohe_boy]

I want to order a custom drag link for my SAS and would like some of your measurements please. Also noting the amount of height you ended up with after doing your SAS.

Thanks!

 

[IZwack]

why doseth u need measurements? axle swaps r all custom and one person who does a high steer cross over will give you a measurement thats different from a normal steer inverted T or Y. set up ur axle & steering box and measure the length that you need - thats the easiest way.

 

[ohe_boy]

Just trying to get an idea of the length so that I can compare it to my calculations. The reason why I'm not able to just line it up and measure is because I want to order it so when I do the install, its already here with me. I can down my truck for a week tops to get this install done and I have a feeling that they are not gonna be in within a week.

I just wanna get an idea of the DL length from everyone elses SAS with their custom install of course.

Planning on ordering the steering system from Bulletproof.com

So far, I calculated approx. 38" from the superlift drop pitman arm on stock explorer location to the passenger knuckle of the full width d44. Now this is with a calculated value from the pitman arm to the passenger knuckle. OEM drag link was on the tie rod.

 

[splodo49]

Since you dont have too much down time on your ex.. I would just do the easy steering setup.. Stock bronco tie rods with explorer drag link.. And then measure and send your specs out.. Then you could have your truck running and have your new steering made... Just my opinion.

 

[ohe_boy]

Hmmm.... sounds like an idea... would this set up just bolt up? What about all the ball joints? Would the draglink ball joint just go in the stock bronco location? And will it fit together?

My stock tie rod has been sitting outside, would the ball joint still be good?

 

[splodo49]

Hmmm.... sounds like an idea... would this set up just bolt up? What about all the ball joints? Would the draglink ball joint just go in the stock bronco location? And will it fit together?

My stock tie rod has been sitting outside, would the ball joint still be good?

Yes it all bolts right up... And as for the rod sitting out side just inspect it and for corrosion or if its allready worn.. Besides that your good to go..
heres a pic but not the best.. hope this helps..

 

[ohe_boy]

thanks splodo49, I can't inspect them right now but if the joints were damage do I have to order a new tie rod or is there a way to replace the ball joints?

 

[splodo49]

One end you can replace the other end is part of the whole rod.. If you look closely you see what im talking about..

 

[ohe_boy]

Yah I do... the long and short side. Actually I was able to inspect them a little and the threads seem to be ok, it looks like it could use more grease though. How can you apply more?

 

[splodo49]

Its should have a grease fitting.. Not all do but most do.. you might just have a hole cuz the fitting fell out... it happens all the time

 

[ohe_boy]

This fitting, it covers the exposed area of the "ball and joint" right? When I went out to check there was no rubber grease fitting. I can see the "ball and joint". On the other side, there is a tiny hole in the middle. Whats that for?

Also, as a side question,...what size are your tires?

 

[splodo49]

It should have a rubber boot covering the ball end and the hole on the other side is where the little grease fitting should be.. My tires are 35s.

 

[ohe_boy]

Oh ok, so a rubber boot covers the ball and joint end. The grease fitting, is that a zerk?

 

[splodo49]

i believe so.. This might help.. The fitting on this is just angled..

 

[ohe_boy]

Oh ok, Yah I don't have that on the tie rod, but I know it could use some grease!

 

[supergildo]

can you weld?

just make your own adjustable when you get there...

 

[ohe_boy]

can you weld?

just make your own adjustable when you get there...

Nope, Don't know how to weld yet. A friend of mine is supposed to teach me while the SAS is in process.

How would you go about welding the draglink?