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Drag Link Reccommendation

  1. Nubby Webmaster K6NUB Joined: February 2018
    #113 Aug 2018, 2:11 PM

    Well, I kind of thought the "upgrade opportunities" were going to be a little slower in coming, but i guess this is part of the game. Could tell something was off in the steering so started checking stuff out and it looks like the drag link end on the knuckle is bad. So looks like time to upgrade it. Was looking at just a direct bolt in replacement, don't see any need to change anything else, unless there is a good reason someone gives me 😀

    Current setup is an Ultimate Dana 44 axle (reusing everything factory from the C's out), synergy track bar & bracket brace... everything else in the front it pretty much stock.. Northridge has a Currie, Steer Smarts Yeti and Synergy bolt in options. Don't see much of a difference between them other than the Synergy is greaseable, the Steer Smarts might be thicker wall tubing but it is a different design so not sure it matters. Leaning towards the Synergy just because is is in the middle price range and so far my trackbar has been good. Both are lifetime warranty. All thoughts and opinions welcome!

    Jamie & Damaris
  2. BKGM Jeepers President Joined: June 2003
    #213 Aug 2018, 2:46 PM

    Drag link isn’t really a failure point. The track bar is a more important upgrade.  Who makes your trackbar?   Maybe match the two?

    Kathleen and Brad
  3. Nubby started this Webmaster K6NUB Joined: February 2018
    #313 Aug 2018, 3:01 PM
    BKGM Jeepers said Drag link isn’t really a failure point. The track bar is a more important upgrade.  Who makes your trackbar?   Maybe match the two?  

    Synergy trackbar which is the way i am leaning towards the drag link as well.

    Jamie & Damaris
  4. kris_olof Trailmaster Joined: October 2015
    #414 Aug 2018, 4:07 AM

    Ive installed synergy and metalcloak, both were bolt in affairs.  But seeing the rare parts units in person made me consider them, extra beef.

  5. Gregulator Member Joined: February 2012
    #514 Aug 2018, 6:03 AM

    I vote for Rare Parts.  They build them right here in Stockton.  http://www.fabseries.com/

    They are a bit more pricey, but I know they stand behind the product and its beefy like Kris said.  Kevin, Justin, Robb and myself have all run them.

    I think if your were on 40s I'd say Rare Parts for sure, but I think you would be just fine with synergy if that is a better fit for the wallet.

    Fusion 4x4 sells the Rare Parts but with an aluminum drag link instead of steel.  https://www.fusion4x4.com/online-store/Fusion-2-5-Ton-Steering-Dana-30-44-c22913216 They brand it as there own.  I believe Currie is doing the same thing.

    Um...what?
  6. Gilbert & Betty Member Joined: September 2014
    #616 Aug 2018, 1:07 AM

    I would not recommend Currie the performance is there but they don’t back there products and the customer service suck.

  7. Brian Member Joined: February 2020
    #716 Aug 2018, 1:10 AM

    I just kept the draglink stock on my JK. I had a teraflex monster trackbar which worked fine.

    W6JLU
  8. BKGM Jeepers President Joined: June 2003
    #816 Aug 2018, 3:23 PM

    I do like how easy my drag link is to adjust.  Makes centering the steering wheel a 5 minute job.

    Kathleen and Brad
  9. scoped Subscriber
    #91 Sep 2018, 11:22 AM

    I second rare parts there stuff is beefy and both times I got parts from them (local pick up in Stockton) they gave me a tour of the factory and customer service has been top notch!  Spent lots of time with me and though I haven't tried them on issues the front end customer service has been some of if not the best I have found

    I would Def buy again (and their ball joints! )

  10. Nubby started this Webmaster K6NUB Joined: February 2018
    #102 Sep 2018, 1:51 AM

    Thanks for all the info guys! I really had a tough time deciding between the Synergy and Rare Parts, I have had to put a little more money in to the rig the last couple of months than i expected so I decided to go Synergy. I will go Rare Parts for the tie rod though when the time comes.

    Jamie & Damaris

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