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adjustable drag link...is it neccesary?

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Old 06-16-2006, 04:40 PM
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adjustable drag link...is it neccesary?

I'm thinking of going with 3 1/2 in lift springs and maybe a one inch shackle lift for my 82', but was wondering if an adjustable drag link is in order? Is anyone running one?
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i'd highly recommend it if you don't plan on going to crossover steering soon. putting 3" of lift on the stock drag link is putting it at a crummy angle and will make it handle funny on the road.
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Yes, and you'll also need a longer/adjustable torque rod. Don't try going without it unless you like veering to the right when you hit the brakes.
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Cross-over steering will solve both problems, but you may have some interference problems with only 3" of lift.
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mine works fine with stock length 3" springs, but i bought sky's 3/4" less-than-stock drop pitman arm. i could've located the box higher and more angled but i didn't want to cut the front body mount.
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