crappy crown RHD drag link replacement

[garr]

I have to replace the RHD drag link (Crown p/n 52088512) I used on my WJ brake/steering conversion for the 2nd time, is there a better made part available out there.
Is it feasible to take a moog rod end & heat & bend it into the proper shape?
Will it be safe? Will the heat weaken the metal?
Thanks
Frank

 

[mtbxj87]

It would weaken the metal. You might have to go after market that will work with RHD.

 

[garr]

Is there a NAPA equivalent part?
The crown automotive part is crap & I'd hate having to do this again next year.

 

[Johnnie Walker]

Pretty sure that Carquest/AAP and probably Napa have a RHD draglink TRE. Most likely something they will have to order. Otherwise, if still available.. OEM replacement from Chryco.

What Pitman arm and TRE are you running on that side?

 

[foxwar71]

Ditch the WJ draglink and go with a Chevy 1ton draglink. The WJ ends don't have as much misalignment and bind too. That was the only thing I wish I did different when I had mine.

 

[go1lum]

Know way to know if heating will weaken without knowing what the base metal is. If ifs low carbon mild steel it will not hurt it.

 

[garr]

Pretty sure that Carquest/AAP and probably Napa have a RHD draglink TRE. Most likely something they will have to order. Otherwise, if still available.. OEM replacement from Chryco.

What Pitman arm and TRE are you running on that side?

A waggy pitman arm, A standard WJ TRE @ the pitman, the RHD TRE at the axle, I picked up the waggy arm @ the JY, its a little longer than stock.
I almost forgot, I'm using the JKS tie rod & link.