38 plymouth Posted May 14, 2019 Report Share Posted May 14, 2019 Hello i’ve got a project I’m working on, it’s a 1938 Plymouth ( all original). The car is now running and driving but has a bad shake to it(not the brakes). I believe I need a new drag link and tie rod ends . My question here is where is the best place to buy these parts , help would be much appreciated, thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sser2 Posted May 14, 2019 Report Share Posted May 14, 2019 Welcome to the forum. Free play in drag link and tie rod ends can be easily diagnosed by holding a joint and letting someone turn steering wheel side to side, so do this test before ordering spares. Worn kingpins and wheel bearings could also promote wheel shimmy. Raise front wheel and check for free play by shaking wheel up and down and side to side. But loose front suspension only amplifies rather than causes wheel vibration caused by tire that is out of shape or balance, so this in #1 thing to look at.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
38 plymouth Posted May 14, 2019 Author Report Share Posted May 14, 2019 Thanks the the tip I’ll double check those but I’ve gone though it pretty good and have found a lot of play in my drag link, and an dead give away was at some point someone tied wire around the a ball joint on the drag link so no matter what I wound still like to change. Probably get away with just replace the ball joint on it, just need to know best place to find one, thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sser2 Posted May 14, 2019 Report Share Posted May 14, 2019 They often appear on eBay. Drag link kit Drag link Tie rod end set Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andydodge Posted May 14, 2019 Report Share Posted May 14, 2019 Wire around the drag link doesn't sound like a hi tech fix.....lol........I'd be replacing the drag link tierods and any others in the system....try Andy Bernbaums. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
38 plymouth Posted May 14, 2019 Author Report Share Posted May 14, 2019 I ordered them this morning from Andy , thanks again for your reply and for this site, got a lot of good info so far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ranger Posted May 14, 2019 Report Share Posted May 14, 2019 Baling wire has got me home more than one time. Should be in every toolbox right beside the duct tape.? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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