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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.

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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.
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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.
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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.

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Created By: twisted minis

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johnny5   +1y
cool my drag link hits my pan actually my pan is resting on my drag link lol
twisted minis   +1y
Mine was too. I actually couldnt tighten the castle nuts.
johnny5   +1y
well mine isn't that bad i can still turn with no problem too lol
twisted minis   +1y
My motor is dropped farther than yours. About 1 3/8".
mulisharider11x   +1y
i havnt run into this problem yet...but... is your drag link affected only when you drop your engine? or is there another reason?
twisted minis   +1y
Just when you drop the motor, or section the crossmember. Anything that brings the two closer together.
toyota91   +1y
i know this thread is old but thanks for the info, this is a fool proof method and it was very useful.
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