I was rotating my tires and looking for an occasional clunk I get at slow speed turns. I saw the angle of my Drag Link rod end connected to my Pitman arm. Is this angle normal?
Drag Link Tie Rod End to Pitman Arm: Is This Angle Normal?
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If your wheels are pointed straight that balljoint angle seems greater than my brand new DL that I just installed. Not much but noticeable. I’m only running a 2.5” lift though. My old DL ball joint was shot. I could easily pivot with light finger pressure. The attachment at the tie rod end was not as bad but still a bit worn. Now there is very little rotation between the Tie rod and DL which the rotation is know to create a dead spot and steering wandering.
if you are worried about it, loosen the drag link adjuster bolts and rotate it straight and then re-tighten them.
Still trying to chase down this occasional knock at slow speed turns. Track bar looks good during dry steering test and I jacked up drivers side front tire for a shake test. I just ordered items for ZJ steering upgrade I've been meaning to do, hopefully its something along those lines...
ZJ upgrade is a good idea, I advise the DL too although not a upgrade per se. This will replace 4 joints leaving only the TB and possibly the damper mounts. If the noise remains it could be the ball joints. That is the only thing I have left to replace and my front will be completely refreshed.
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