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Old 07-13-2017, 12:02 AM
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Rebuilding the front end on my 2001 4x4 and nobody seems to stock the right center/drag link for the 4x4!! Ordered my parts from RockAuto. When I ordered, I noticed the drag links offered were all for RWD so figured (wrong) since they didn't show one for the 4x4 they were the same.....yeah I know, it was late when I ordered and I was tired. Checking for the proper part on-line and nobody seems to have one. "What's the deal???
 
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Old 07-13-2017, 04:53 AM
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dont believe they`re made since they rarely wear out. The only thing i`ve seen with them is the holes ovaling out. People that have had this problem got used ones from the junk yard. good luck. If you do find new ones post the link
 
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Old 07-13-2017, 11:25 AM
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dont believe they`re made since they rarely wear out. The only thing i`ve seen with them is the holes ovaling out. People that have had this problem got used ones from the junk yard. good luck. If you do find new ones post the link
I had come to that conclusion. Thanks for the verification! I haven't taken mine out yet but I won't be surprised if the holes are wallowed out. I'll bet most in the junk yard aren't a lot better around here.........
 
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a machine shop may be able to weld some metal in and redrill them out
 
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Old 07-13-2017, 12:19 PM
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a machine shop may be able to weld some metal in and redrill them out

That would be an option. Hopefully mine will be O.K. They must last pretty good or you would find them for sale on the net.
 
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i have a 99 jimmy 4x4 same issue, cant find the part. they should make a joint to press in there to replace the end joints.
 
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Never heard of the center link itself wearing out. Mine seemed fine when I removed it for the lift kit, and it had over 300k miles.
 
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