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02-03-2021, 02:58 PM
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Drag Link Replacement too long: 1995 P32
Hi All,
I have a 1995 P32 MH (see below for Mfg data/VIN) and I was going to replace the drag link, but the new recommended part is about 3/8" too long. I've worked with two auto parts stores using the VIN and the listed part is 13.42" long, but the one on my rig is about 13.06" long. I've looked online at 7 parts suppliers and they all spec the 13.42" long part? I'm at a loss on how I can get the correct drag link??? Thank you and I appreciate any help/ideas you could provide.
Georgie Boy MFG. INC. Edwardsburg, MI 49112
VIN: 1GBJP37N0S3318998 / U10573965
Date of Mfg: May 1995
Date of Inc. Mfg: April 1995
GVWR: 12,300/5580 Kg
GAWR:
FR: 4880/2214 with 7.5 x 16D Tires, 16 x 6K Rim
Rear: 10,000/4536 with 7.5 x 16D Tires
159” Wheelbase; P chassis model# P31432-5
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02-03-2021, 03:00 PM
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Location: S. California
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Originally Posted by 1969SSCamaro
Hi All,
I have a 1995 P32 MH (see below for Mfg data/VIN) and I was going to replace the drag link, but the new recommended part is about 3/8" too long. I've worked with two auto parts stores using the VIN and the listed part is 13.42" long, but the one on my rig is about 13.06" long. I've looked online at 7 parts suppliers and they all spec the 13.42" long part? I'm at a loss on how I can get the correct drag link??? Thank you and I appreciate any help/ideas you could provide.
Georgie Boy MFG. INC. Edwardsburg, MI 49112
VIN: 1GBJP37N0S3318998 / U10573965
Date of Mfg: May 1995
Date of Inc. Mfg: April 1995
GVWR: 12,300/5580 Kg
GAWR:
FR: 4880/2214 with 7.5 x 16D Tires, 16 x 6K Rim
Rear: 10,000/4536 with 7.5 x 16D Tires
159” Wheelbase; P chassis model# P31432-5
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If that is truly the only one, can't you lessen the 3/8 by screwing one of the joints in then get it aligned?
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02-03-2021, 03:50 PM
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3/8" to long, bend the new one a bit.
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02-03-2021, 06:00 PM
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Adjust Pitman Arm Position to Compensate??
The pitman arm has a splined shaft, allowing it to be adjusted. I'm wondering if that's what I should do? But, I have very little experience with steering linkage and nervous to start changing the setup. I guess I could mark the current position of the shaft and then play around with it a bit. Does anyone have any experience with this?
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02-03-2021, 08:39 PM
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Workhorse Chassis Owner
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Originally Posted by 1969SSCamaro
The pitman arm has a splined shaft, allowing it to be adjusted. I'm wondering if that's what I should do? But, I have very little experience with steering linkage and nervous to start changing the setup. I guess I could mark the current position of the shaft and then play around with it a bit. Does anyone have any experience with this?
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I suspect that there is a gap in the splines on both the shaft and the arm so that it only goes on one way!
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02-04-2021, 09:29 AM
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Check Mill Supply, going from memory I think they have them in multiple lengths, if that does not work check with Ultra RV products.
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02-05-2021, 05:37 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by yeloduster
I suspect that there is a gap in the splines on both the shaft and the arm so that it only goes on one way!
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Yep, you nailed it. It has two flat spots so it only goes on one way.
Thank You
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02-07-2021, 09:26 AM
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