Drag Link failure

joshik · 10-05-2005, 04:18 PM

I was on my way to work today when my drag link went out! DOH!

does anyone know where to get a replacement besides the dealer? the dealer wants $156 for it!

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Flamedx4 · 10-05-2005, 04:32 PM

On your '91? You don't have a drag link on the '91. Do you mean one of the tie rod ends, the pitman arm, idler arm, or the relay rod (center section that connects the pitman arm to the idler arm)?

gonzo · 10-05-2005, 06:14 PM

you may want to check the dealer to see if it's covered under that new recall
here is the info
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 05V389000

http://www.nhtsa.gov/

good luck

joshik · 10-07-2005, 04:01 PM

oops my mistake. its the relay rod.

thanks for the info on the recall! ur a lifesaver!!!

<j><

joshik · 10-07-2005, 04:03 PM

ON CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, IF THE STEERING WHEEL IS REPEATEDLY TURNED UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS WHERE HIGH STEERING EFFORT AND POWER ASSIST ARE REQUIRED, FOR INSTANCE, WHEN FULLY TURNING THE WHEEL WHILE THE VEHICLE IS STOPPED, A FATIGUE CRACK MAY DEVELOP IN THE STEERING RELAY ROD.

thats EXACTLY what happened! im on hold with Toyota right now and they are checking my vin to see if my truck falls under the recall.

4Crawler · 10-07-2005, 06:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gonzo

you may want to check the dealer to see if it's covered under that new recall
here is the info
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 05V389000

http://www.nhtsa.gov/

good luck

The recall info will be in the upcoming issue of the Toyota Trails Truck Tech Q&A colum:

http://www.4crawler.com/4x4/TLCA_Tru...ech.05.11.html

joshik · 10-12-2005, 09:20 AM

i dropped my yota off at the Cerritos Toyota dealer on Monday and they had it fixed by that afternoon, no charge, and they paid for my towing! NICE job Toyota! I just havent had the time to pick it up yet.

Flygtenstein · 10-12-2005, 09:37 AM

So what broke?

Drag links and relay rods are two different things to me.

joshik · 10-12-2005, 11:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by joshik

oops my mistake. its the relay rod.

thanks for the info on the recall! ur a lifesaver!!!

<j><

relay rod

10-05-2005, 06:14 PM	#3 (permalink)
gonzo Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Rochester, NH Posts: 264	drag link failure you may want to check the dealer to see if it's covered under that new recall here is the info NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 05V389000 http://www.nhtsa.gov/ good luck

10-07-2005, 04:01 PM	#4 (permalink)
joshik Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: bellflower Posts: 911	oops my mistake. its the relay rod. thanks for the info on the recall! ur a lifesaver!!! <j>< __________________ 2003 4Runner Limited 4wd V8. Bone stock except for the Nitto All Terrains. My Rig 91 Ext Cab 4x4 Yota, black with 4" front IFS trailmaster lift, 3" Downey rear springs, Downey Rubicon extended shackles, and 2" body lift. 35" BFG M/T w/ 4.56. Centerforce II clutch, Rancho 5000s all around and Rancho traction bar, K&N Air filter, Flowmaster, ARB Rear Diff Air Locker, Custom "Mad Eyes" light covers, Extended Diff Breathers, Hella Vision Plus Headlights. My Rig

10-07-2005, 04:03 PM	#5 (permalink)
joshik Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: bellflower Posts: 911	ON CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, IF THE STEERING WHEEL IS REPEATEDLY TURNED UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS WHERE HIGH STEERING EFFORT AND POWER ASSIST ARE REQUIRED, FOR INSTANCE, WHEN FULLY TURNING THE WHEEL WHILE THE VEHICLE IS STOPPED, A FATIGUE CRACK MAY DEVELOP IN THE STEERING RELAY ROD. thats EXACTLY what happened! im on hold with Toyota right now and they are checking my vin to see if my truck falls under the recall. __________________ 2003 4Runner Limited 4wd V8. Bone stock except for the Nitto All Terrains. My Rig 91 Ext Cab 4x4 Yota, black with 4" front IFS trailmaster lift, 3" Downey rear springs, Downey Rubicon extended shackles, and 2" body lift. 35" BFG M/T w/ 4.56. Centerforce II clutch, Rancho 5000s all around and Rancho traction bar, K&N Air filter, Flowmaster, ARB Rear Diff Air Locker, Custom "Mad Eyes" light covers, Extended Diff Breathers, Hella Vision Plus Headlights. My Rig

10-12-2005, 09:20 AM	#7 (permalink)
joshik Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: bellflower Posts: 911	All Fixed i dropped my yota off at the Cerritos Toyota dealer on Monday and they had it fixed by that afternoon, no charge, and they paid for my towing! NICE job Toyota! I just havent had the time to pick it up yet. __________________ 2003 4Runner Limited 4wd V8. Bone stock except for the Nitto All Terrains. My Rig 91 Ext Cab 4x4 Yota, black with 4" front IFS trailmaster lift, 3" Downey rear springs, Downey Rubicon extended shackles, and 2" body lift. 35" BFG M/T w/ 4.56. Centerforce II clutch, Rancho 5000s all around and Rancho traction bar, K&N Air filter, Flowmaster, ARB Rear Diff Air Locker, Custom "Mad Eyes" light covers, Extended Diff Breathers, Hella Vision Plus Headlights. My Rig

10-12-2005, 09:37 AM	#8 (permalink)
Flygtenstein Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Fort Collins, CO Posts: 4,246	So what broke? Drag links and relay rods are two different things to me. __________________ Ease on down the road.

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