Hey all,
After reading through Jim's tech article about updating to a modern drag link found here: https://www.stovebolt.com/techtips/draglink_adjustable.html I decided to go and do it on my truck.
The ball studs were pretty egg shaped, so while the steering box was already out, might as well do it.
I used a non adjustable drag link from a 53+ Truck. An ACDELCO 45B0000, found here on Rockauto https://www.rockauto.com/en/moreinfo.php?pk=673947&jsn=1
I had to ream out the hole in the pitman arm to accommodate the new drag link. The steering knuckle has a bigger hole, so I had to make a little sleeve to keep it tight. All in all it turned out great.
Between this new drag link and a my rebuild steering box, there is no slop left in the steering. Can't wait to drive it!
Hope these videos help anyone else looking to try this upgrade.

Removing the pitman arm ball stud part 1
Recap on the pitman arm, steering knuckle ball stud removal
Re-installation and completion

Last edited by Gdads51; 10/11/2024 12:53 PM. Reason: fix embedded video links
1949 GMC FC253 - 1 Ton Dually
1966 Buick Wildcat Convertible