Drag Link Loose?

[nh4x4jeep]

That “loose” tierod was on the passenger side correct? If so what does the other side do and does it feel like it’s pushing back down when you let pressure off of it?(like a spring)
Does the ends of the drag link do this also?(pitman arm to knuckle)

The drag link is loose where it connects to the wheel knuckle on the passenger side.
I didn't notice any movement in the tie rod.
When you press on the drag link, there is clear visible movement and a clunk. Releasing it makes another clunk and it returns to it's normal position.

My wife has Sunday and a few days off this week that I might be able to get under it to take a better look and get some answers. Gotta plow first.

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[intentsrig]

My drag link still makes the thunking sound after they torqued everything to spec. My JL is no longer wandering and doesn't have loose steering. I'm 99.9% that it is normal for the drag link to do that based on my research. You might want to do a poll type post and ask everyone to check if their drag link is loose and makes that sound. It would be a good idea to include your video to demonstrate (shorter version perhaps as most will think it is too long to watch it) and ask them if they have any steering issues as well. So the poll would be something like this:

Q: Does your drag link move and make sounds like the one in this video? (allow multiple check boxes so they can choose more than one)
Option Answer 1: Yes my drag link does that too.
Option Answer 2: No my drag link does not do that.
Option Answer 3: My JL has steering issues.
Option Answer 4: My JL does NOT have steering issues.

Can you hear the thunking noise when you turn the wheel back and fourth?

 

[nh4x4jeep]

@californiajeeping and @Jeepsterfreak
Great link. VERY interesting!!!

@moto21 - Sorry to hear you're having trouble too! Thx for the links!

 

[intentsrig]

Do any of you hear it while you turn the wheel back and fourth? I noticed my draglink end that connects to the pitman arm moves and makes noise as well.

 

[californiajeeping]

Can you hear the thunking noise when you turn the wheel back and fourth?

Sometimes, yes.

 

[MattLaurence]

Any updates on this? I have this same issue and am curious

 

[greenerobnmu]

Any updates on this? I have this same issue and am curious

Same here. Since I read this thread where people are saying the dealer is saying it’s normal I went back out to check. I can move the wheel and crest the same noise although not as pronounced. I’m certain a 2 ton Jeep would be able to put a lot more pressure then my arms though.

 

[CZ 75]

Just noticed this on mine today when I was replacing the stabilizer.

 

[greenerobnmu]

Just noticed this on mine today when I was replacing the stabilizer.

I took my Jeep in for this and another repeat issue yesterday. I felt at least 6 Jeeps on the lot. All of them had the loose drag link. I couldn't shake any of the wheels though.

 

[Jessjames357]

Same issue here, was getting a lot of vibration in the steering and popping noise when backing out of my drive way. Took it in to get it aligned as it was pulling to the right and they showed the play in the drag link. Took it straight to the dealer and they are blaming it on my 2.5" spacer lift and said it was shifting the front end. Contacted Rough Country regarding the issue and they said there is no way the springs are shifting. Cant get a straight answer out of anyone. But the dealer is basically telling me since I modified it that its not their problem and to bring it back to stock and they will take a look at it!

 

[Chipe]

My OEM dragline did that. My replacement Synergy drag link does not.

 

[Jessjames357]

My OEM dragline did that. My replacement Synergy drag link does not.

Did this fix your vibration and popping issues or was there more than the drag link?

 

[Chipe]

Did this fix your vibration and popping issues or was there more than the drag link?

I did more than the drag link at the same time, I also did the steering stabilizer. But with those I am experiencing a pretty firm ride, great in the wind (we had/are having a nor' easter here). I'm still experiencing a minor, minor bump reaction but I have on my workbench new upper and lower adjustable control arms, the new Synergy track bar/sector shaft brace and track bar, new Synergy rear track bar, the Rockrawler rear track bar relocation bracket, a new Synergy front tie rod. So hopefully after this weekend all bump reactions, wobble, wander, etc. will be, as the song says, gone, gone gone.

 

[jbd1969]

I did more than the drag link at the same time, I also did the steering stabilizer. But with those I am experiencing a pretty firm ride, great in the wind (we had/are having a nor' easter here). I'm still experiencing a minor, minor bump reaction but I have on my workbench new upper and lower adjustable control arms, the new Synergy track bar/sector shaft brace and track bar, new Synergy rear track bar, the Rockrawler rear track bar relocation bracket, a new Synergy front tie rod. So hopefully after this weekend all bump reactions, wobble, wander, etc. will be, as the song says, gone, gone gone.

any luck with all the changes?

 

[Chipe]

any luck with all the changes?

Kind of? Read this post I put up on Sunday.

https://www.jlwranglerforums.com/fo...has-play-and-drifts.3691/page-326#post-901248

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