Drag Links

A functioning and dependable centre drag link is an important aspect of a car's steering system that will keep you safe on the road. The centre drag link (also called as the centre link) connects the inner tie rods to the Pitman and idler arms on both ends. The purpose of centre drag links is to move inner tie rod ends so that the wheels of a vehicle revolve properly when the steering wheel is turned. If your steering seems like it's on its own, is wandering, or just feels off, it's possible that your centre drag link needs to be replaced. If it fails, your steering may fail, putting you in an extremely dangerous scenario if it happens while you're driving.

What is a drag link, exactly?

A rack and pinion steering system are a three-bar linkage that removes the drag link by moving the centre link directly. The drag link links the pitman arm to the steering arm, or in certain cases, the tie rod assembly, in specific applications.

Is a tie rod the same as a drag link?

The drag link links the pitman arm to the steering arm, or in certain cases, the tie rod assembly, in specific applications. The drag link, unlike the centre link, is not connected to an idler arm and does not have inner tie rod ends attached to it. Drag links are available in a solid one-piece or adjustable style.

What is a vehicle's drag link?

A drag link is a component of the suspension linkage found in vehicles with steering gear steering systems. Drag links are the component that connects the vehicle's steering gear box to the tie rod ends and are most typically seen on bigger cars and vans.

What is the purpose of a central link?

In automotive engineering, the phrase refers to the link in the steering linkage that translates the rotation of a pitman arm to a steering arm and then to tie rod links that rotate the wheels to be steered. The drag link is connected to the steering arm at the wheel in these applications.

What does the drag link connect to?

The drag link links the pitman arm to the steering arm, or in certain cases, the tie rod assembly, in specific applications. The drag link, unlike the centre link, is not connected to an idler arm and does not have inner tie rod ends attached to it.

What is the definition of a vehicle linkage?

The portion of a vehicle steering system that links to the front wheels is called a steering linkage.

What is the mechanism that transmits movement from the steering box to the centre link?

The pitman arm connects to the pitman shaft, which is also known as the steering gear output shaft. Turning the steering wheel moves the pitman arm, which is attached to the middle link. On the passenger side, the centre link transfers movement from the pitman arm and pitman shaft to the idler arm.

What exactly is a steering rack?

The steering rack is made up of a rack that is surrounded by a steering pinion. Through a series of shafts and U-joints, it is linked to the steering wheel. When the wheel is spun, a power steering rack uses an engine-driven pump to feed high-pressure hydraulic fluid to the steering rack.

What is a steering pinion, exactly?

A metal tube encases a rack and pinion gear set, with each end of the rack projecting from the tube. Each end of the rack is connected with a rod known as a tie rod. The steering shaft is connected to the pinion gear. The gear rotates as you crank the steering wheel, moving the rack.

Free Collection and Delivery with Drag Link Replacement

Having to bring your vehicle to the garage is sometimes the toughest part of getting it fixed. As a result, we are pleased to provide a free collection and delivery service to our clients. If you schedule a collection, we will pick up your vehicle from your home or place of business, drive it to our facility, do any required work (after consulting with you), and return it to you at the end of the day.

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