THUREN FABRICATION 2008-2012 Drag Link Instructions

: June 13, 2024
: THUREN FABRICATION

Table of Contents

2008-2012 Drag Link
Pre-Assembly
Installation
Installation Notes:
Documents / Resources
- Read User Manual Online (PDF format)
- Download This Manual (PDF format)

2008-2012 Drag Link

Thuren Fabrication
2008-2012 drag link
These instructions are applicable to the following Trucks:

2008 – 2013 Ram 2500 / Power Wagon
2008 – 2012 Ram 3500 Applicable Part Numbers:
TF-DRGLK-0813

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Positioning: left hand threaded Heim Joint / Thuren decal end mounts to tie rod (passenger side of truck) Right hand threaded Heim Joint will be installed into pitman arm (driver side of truck) THUREN FABRICATION 2008-2012
Drag Link

Pre-Assembly

Adjust drag link length so steering wheel is centered when tires are straight.
Remove OEM/Previous Drag Link.

Installation

Somtimes, if your truck has high mileage, the Drag Link might be stuck within the Pitman Arm.
– Using a Pitman Arm Puller or Pickle Fork might be necessary to remove Your Drag link (image 2)
– Alternately, shocking the Pitman Arm with a rubber or rawhide mallet could loosen the Drag Link as well.
Make sure Heim Joints are parallel to each other before tightening jam nuts.
It is difficult to put a torque wrench (use 33 mm Crowsfoot) on the Heim Joint jam nuts
– Torque to 150 ft/lb.
Torque nut on Heim Joint end of stud to 90 Ft/Lbs.
Torque nut on tapered end of stud to 60 Ft/Lbs.

Installation Notes:

When the drag link is manually rotated down to the limits of the Heim Joints, the passenger side bend in the new drag link should be 1/4″ to 1/2″ away from the tie-rod, and this bend will be pushed out toward the front of the truck.
When the drag link is rotated down in this same above noted position, and the steering wheel is straight, both heim joints should be timed very close to hitting the limits of their down travel.

THUREN FABRICATION 2008-2012 Drag Link - Installation