Anti-flop drag link joint.

[BostonRubicon19]

Morning, I have been having a repetitive issue with my steering components.

My drag link joint on passenger side. The grease boot tends to rip. It’s been replaced 4x so far. I’m assuming it wears out from the up down motion the drag link bar does when steering.
it is a Core 4x4 steering set up. The whole suspension is also. In case that is needed.
Reached out to Core 4x4 and they sent me out their new product calling it an “anti-flop” joint. I’m assuming it will keep the joint from moving up and down causing the wear on that rubber boot. It will be delivered this morning at home. I’m driving back home from NC for the holiday to spend with family. I’m down in Whiteville NC building a FIVE BELOW store all summer. I’ll post a picture of that new joint when I get it.
But is this something that wears out a lot normally? Or cheap rubber?
I have read online that there is an anti - flop tie rod joint but can’t find anything for a drag link. I’m attaching my steering in case anyone needs to see the rest of it for questions.

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[BostonRubicon19]

Made it home. 8 hr drive. So Core 4x4 sent me this end joint. It moves less forward to back. Here’s hoping it fixes my issue.

 

[Roky]

Made it home. 8 hr drive. So Core 4x4 sent me this end joint. It moves less forward to back. Here’s hoping it fixes my issue.

That joint they sent you has built in flopper stopper, but it’s still gonna rotate some…… the joint has to be able to move front to back a little for articulating. If it didn’t move it would bind and worse things would happen….

 

[BostonRubicon19]

That joint they sent you has built in flopper stopper, but it’s still gonna rotate some…… the joint has to be able to move front to back a little for articulating. If it didn’t move it would bind and worse things would happen….

Just installed it. It rotates forward and back I’d say way less than the previous one.

 

[TKL223/3]

Just installed it. It rotates forward and back I’d say way less than the previous one.

still looks too floppy but that’s just me.

 

[BostonRubicon19]

Well, let me show you how bad it was compare to what it is now.

 

[ParadigmDawg]

That joint they sent you has built in flopper stopper, but it’s still gonna rotate some…… the joint has to be able to move front to back a little for articulating. If it didn’t move it would bind and worse things would happen….

Where can one purchase a flopper stopper? Old age is catching up with me...ummm..I mean....asking for a friend....

 

[Roky]

Where can one purchase a flopper stopper? Old age is catching up with me...ummm..I mean....asking for a friend....

Well….. tell your friend it actually has to be built into the joint.. …..you can use aftermarket rubber washers or plastic caps, but you may find them a bit….cumbersome……

 

[ParadigmDawg]

Well….. tell your friend it actually has to be built into the joint.. …..you can use aftermarket rubber washers or plastic caps, but you may find them a bit….cumbersome……

I was hoping for a better solution....I mean my friend was.

 

[BostonRubicon19]

I have this link but you can upgrade to

Where can one purchase a flopper stopper? Old age is catching up with me...ummm..I mean....asking for a friend....

this is the link to what I received from Core 4x4
They have a whole website though. I might upgrade all the steering ends.
https://apexchassis.com/products/dl112-drag-link-end-lh-at-knuckle?_pos=6&_sid=962804162&_ss=r

 

[Roky]

I have this link but you can upgrade to


this is the link to what I received from Core 4x4
They have a whole website though. I might upgrade all the steering ends.
https://apexchassis.com/products/dl112-drag-link-end-lh-at-knuckle?_pos=6&_sid=962804162&_ss=r

I’m not sure his friend was asking for his jeep,

 

[ParadigmDawg]

I’m not sure his friend was asking for his jeep,

Absolutely not about Jeeps, my Jeep is as stiff as they come.

 

[ParadigmDawg]

I have this link but you can upgrade to


this is the link to what I received from Core 4x4
They have a whole website though. I might upgrade all the steering ends.
https://apexchassis.com/products/dl112-drag-link-end-lh-at-knuckle?_pos=6&_sid=962804162&_ss=r

I was just joking around. I have all SteerSmarts steering gear and no issues.

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