Replacing a Steering Drag Link

In this video a steering drag link is replaced on a 4x4 pickup.

[@davidbrick626]

Great video! I'm surprised it hasn't garnered more likes. You seem to really know what you're doing and what you're talking about. I was wondering if you could answer a question for me. I bought a "deal" drag link from a Mopar dealer on eBay. Because they didn't protect the rod ends very well, it looks like they got somewhat damaged in shipment. It's possible the damage is only cosmetic. I thought at first the orange colored rings on the cone end of the rod end boot were damaged because they both look like they're bent over. But looking at the new drag link end you show in your video, it looks like it's bent also. Is it just crimped over to keep it attached to the boot? Also, one of the orange rings -- what looks like rubber -- is actually split where it's bent. In your opinion, is that likely to affect the performance of the ball joint? I would send you pictures if I could.

[@brotherfreeman2223]

What size is the nylon bolt

[@EricHildebrand-l2m]

You stated that you torqued the drag link to 27 Ft lb and 180 degrees turning torque for both links. What do you mean by turning torque?

[@Tech_1968]

@@EricHildebrand-l2m What turning torque also known as angle torque is turning the fastener to 180 degrees after the initial torque of 27ftlbs. It's a way to keep the fastener under tension. It's also known as torque to yield

[@AngelRodriguez-ml7rh]

I know this is 3 years later but, what is the reason or cause for this replacement? Thank you in advance bossman!

[@Tech_1968]

It was replaced due to the drag link being slightly bent. It looked like it got hit by something off road.

[@angelmorales9474]

where can i ordered it?

[@Tech_1968]

It's the updated replacement from the dealership. Any Ram dealership can get it for you. Depending on your trucks info it's part # 68338342AD or 68338343AC. But don't take my word for it double check with your VIN at the dealership