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drag link question

Post by DHort » Sun May 18, 2025 11:52 pm

I just noticed that my two T's have different connections at the draglink/pitman arm connection.
Which is correct? Bolts and safety wire, or nut and lock washer?
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Re: drag link question

Post by KWTownsend » Mon May 19, 2025 12:15 am

Neither.
Castle nuts and cotter pins.

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Re: drag link question

Post by Craig Leach » Mon May 19, 2025 12:34 am

Hi Dave, I think what Keith meant was. Bolts long enough to install castle nuts & cotter pin.
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Re: drag link question

Post by Allan » Mon May 19, 2025 3:15 am

Bolts, castle nuts and split pins, just like the pan bolts.

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Re: drag link question

Post by DanTreace » Mon May 19, 2025 7:56 am

As posted, use bolts, castle nuts and cotter nut to bolt end. The bolts pass into the cap but will thread into the drag link. The nut and cotter keeps bolts in place.


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