Drag Link Modification to clear oilpan

Last Updated: Feb 22, 2015
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I modified my drag link so that it would not hit my oil pan. Some people were confused on how to do this, so I figured I would take a few pictures while I did it.

First, I cut a piece of 1" DOM 3/16" wall to about 18" long with angle cuts on the end to make it look decent. I tacked this on the lower half of the drag link.

Also don't forget to measure where you stabilizer mount was so you can relocate it. I measured 4 3/8" from the center of the mount to the center of the closes tie rod mount. So I welded everything back up, and relocated the stabilizer mount.

I then cut the center out. I used my bandsaw to cut it at an angle to keep it looking alright, and its also effortless.

It ended up looking better than I thought it would, and took under an hour to do. I have enough room to turn lock to lock and the cuts come about 1/4" away from the side of the pan. And doing it this way ensures that it will stay straight and you're steering geometry will not get screwed up.