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Old 06-13-2011, 02:58 PM
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Hello!
Please look at the video and tell me, if this play in the drag link adapter is normal or not.
For me it is not ok because I spent a lot of money for a steering box with NO play, so I don´t want a drag link with play in it.

How can I solve this problem?

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I installed the Borgeson conversion last summer and have no play anywhere. Is your drag link defective?
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Originally Posted by manfroni
Is your drag link defective?
That is what I want to know!

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Old 06-13-2011, 04:41 PM
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if it's moving or there is play in the drag link it is defective.
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I have that same link on my system....no you should not have any play in it. Call Borgeson, they should exchange it for a new one
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Thank you guys!

Regards, Günther
Old 06-13-2011, 08:46 PM
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Is the screw on the end tightened all the way? It looks like it is backed out from the end of the housing.



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Old 06-13-2011, 10:37 PM
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I'd pull that cotter pin out and tighten the screw to take out that slop. Then reinstall the cotter pin. That should take care of your problem.
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Definitely just need to adjust the scew plug tighter to take the play out. Should be fine.


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I already did this, but there is still a little play. The next days I gonna make a testdrive and then I will see, if it became better or not.

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I haven't done one of those yet...but is there a rounded *cup type* of insert in the back side of the opening for the stud? That plug looks like it's out a good bit still. There shouldn't be any play at all..just enough to allow it to be free to pivot.

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