ID this Jeep Drag Link

[crispins]

I am trying to help an employee.

This 2011 JK has started death wobbling badly and cannot be driven anymore.

This was purchased from a car lot a couple years ago and nothing is known about it.

It looks to have a Terraflex 4" kit on it, which looks to be a nice kit when it was put on who knows how many years ago, it has been neglected and not maintained.

The tires are horrible on it, they are cupped badly.

I swapped the front and rears and that helped a bunch.

I can see that the tie rod that goes into the pitman arm is loose.

I ordered a factory replacement one but it is not right.

There are no markings on the Drag Link and it is not a Terraflex one.

I thought to order a stock draglink but I see this one is flipped and all the flipped ones are out of budget right now.

So, anyone know what draglink this is or where I can get the replacement end that would fit it?

 

[bgaidan]

What's not right about the factory one you tried? The threads or the taper?


I don't know shit about fuck when it comes to duck transporters, but that just looks like s sketchy extension of a factory link.

 

[M92PV4U]

What's not right about the factory one you tried? The threads or the taper?


I don't know shit about fuck when it comes to duck transporters, but that just looks like s sketchy extension of a factory link.

The sholder on the new one is too long.

 

[shortbus4x4]

I don't know shit about fuck when it comes to duck transporters,

 

[Never Monday]

WJ?

 

[Motorcycle Matt]

Can't help with the drag link ID, but jk ball joints go out early and often and was the source of my death wobbles. The track bar is also a common cause. shitcan the full thread 14mm bolts and replace with shouldered 9/16 while making sure the holes aren't wallered out.

 

[bgaidan]

The sholder on the new one is too long.

I wonder if this would be better than that extension thing.

Rusty's HD JK Drag Link Replacement Tie Rod End - Left Hand Thread

Replacement Tie Rod End for the 2007-2018 Jeep JK Wranglers equipped with the Rusty's HD JK Wrangler Steering SystemsDrag Link Bar Left Hand Thread Replacement End**Sold Individually**

www.rustysoffroad.com

 

[AgitatedPancake]

The yellow zinc (maybe?) on the adjuster makes me think Metalcloak, looks somewhat similar: Maybe they were doing the bars in black at one point


Metalcloak HD Drag Link, JK Wrangler

 

[bgaidan]

Kind of looks like the metalcloak drag link.

 

[SLOWPOKE693]

That's an old Rancho JK lift kit.


The long side is RHD JK tie rod that sombody hacked that adjuster onto. Order a new RHD right tie rod, factory threaded adjuster and keep that TRE you have now, assemble, center wheel and peel out.

 

[M92PV4U]

I wonder if this would be better than that extension thing.

Rusty's HD JK Drag Link Replacement Tie Rod End - Left Hand Thread

Replacement Tie Rod End for the 2007-2018 Jeep JK Wranglers equipped with the Rusty's HD JK Wrangler Steering SystemsDrag Link Bar Left Hand Thread Replacement End**Sold Individually**

www.rustysoffroad.com

That is what I would do.

 

[SLOWPOKE693]

Kind of looks like the metalcloak drag link.

Flip that like his is and that wouldn't bolt in.

 

[SLOWPOKE693]

The metal zinc (maybe?) on the adjuster makes me think Metalcloak, looks somewhat similar: Maybe they were doing the bars in black at one point


Metalcloak HD Drag Link, JK Wrangler

See above

 

[M92PV4U]

Flip that like his is and that wouldn't bolt in.

 

[AgitatedPancake]

See above

The TRE is below the pitman in his pictures and Metalcloak pics. You may be talking about the axle end being flipped, which yeah would probably be the RH drive TRE. Edit - the axle side is straight with no bends so it seems flippable in stock form

 

[bgaidan]

Flip that like his is and that wouldn't bolt in.

You know rod ends are threaded and can be rotated 180 degrees, right?

Seriously, looks like his has been flipped. Or maybe his is original and the mc one is for flipping. Either way, same geometry if you turn the ends.

 

[SLOWPOKE693]

I'm talking about the axle side obviously

 

[AgitatedPancake]

I'm talking about the axle side obviously

Good thing the OP is looking for the TRE @ the pitman

 

[SLOWPOKE693]

I'm 100% wrong, It's definitely metal cloak steering. I had to zoom way in to see the jam nut on the passenger side. It looked 1 piece like a stock RHD TRE when I first looked.

 

[M92PV4U]

I'm talking about the axle side obviously

The one on the jeep looks bent too.

 

[mrblaine]

WJ?

There are no OEM straight shank WJ Tie Rod ends.

 

[shortbus4x4]

That's an old Rancho JK lift kit.


The long side is RHD JK tie rod that sombody hacked that adjuster onto. Order a new RHD right tie rod, factory threaded adjuster and keep that TRE you have now, assemble, center wheel and collect ducks!

FIFY

 

[V30crewcab]

that looks like a 70's dodge w200 tre to me. es394L or es394R.

 

[TrailTamer]

I wonder if this would be better than that extension thing.

Rusty's HD JK Drag Link Replacement Tie Rod End - Left Hand Thread

Replacement Tie Rod End for the 2007-2018 Jeep JK Wranglers equipped with the Rusty's HD JK Wrangler Steering SystemsDrag Link Bar Left Hand Thread Replacement End**Sold Individually**

www.rustysoffroad.com

It’ll be a miracle to center the steering wheel if deleting the “extension”.

I’ll measure the thread and go from there. Grab some GM “1-ton TRE” if they measure 7/8” thread.

 

[TrailTamer]

that looks like a 70's dodge w200 tre to me. es394L or es394R.

I agree. Looks like it.

 

[crispins]

that looks like a 70's dodge w200 tre to me. es394L or es394R.

I ordered a ES394R but the ES394L does not seem to exist as a part number.

The picture of it shows right hand threads (which is what I need) but cannot trust a pic.

Is there a different part number for the other side?

 

[V30crewcab]

oops its a 393r and 394r.

 

[Byro]

It’s a “flipped” or “high steer” drag link. Makes the drag link and track bar more flat on a 3.5”+ lift. You have to order a flipped TRE, pick a manufacturer, they all make one. There will be an insert in the knuckle, you drill it and install the taper insert to install the flipped TRE.


Here is the whole kit.

Hi-Steer Kit, JK Wrangler

The MetalCloak JK Wrangler Hi-Steer kit provides a new drag-link that is placed on top of the steering knuckle and comes with a relocation bracket that raises the track bar to eliminate bump steer in your Jeep JK that is lifted 4.5 inches or more. Features Include: Corrected Steering Geometry...

metalcloak.com

 

[gt1guy]

Looks like it's had a little heat put to it at some point.