Yahoo Message Number: 16169 (http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/supercrvgroup/conversations/messages/16169)
Hey Gang,
Has anyone had to replace the Drag Link on their Kodiak? I was at the dealership getting some service work done, and they pointed that the Drag Link has too much play and should be replaced. I did see it myself, seems very loose.
Has anyone had to replace their Drag Link yet?
Thanks,
Bill
Yahoo Message Number: 16170 (http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/supercrvgroup/conversations/messages/16170)
I never replaced mine in close to 90k. I greased mine every 5k miles with Mobil 1 grease. Was this with front end raised. May be normal.
Take it to a truck alignment shop for proper diagnose.
Best
Ron Hall
Yahoo Message Number: 16172 (http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/supercrvgroup/conversations/messages/16172)
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I replaced mine at 18k miles. I have to believe that it was never greased properly when built.
Greg Thompson
MN
'05 6340 Endura
Yahoo Message Number: 16173 (http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/supercrvgroup/conversations/messages/16173)
Had to have mine replaced at 65,000 miles, was shown to me, I didn't realize it.
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Yahoo Message Number: 16174 (http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/supercrvgroup/conversations/messages/16174)
No Ron, it was sitting on the ground, all 4 wheels. Tech showed me by reaching under and grabbing it. It was very loose.
I live a half mile from a Chevy Medium Truck dealer, I have them perform almost all my service. I assume they grease it at every oil change/lube.
I am guessing our wonderful California roads have taken their toll. Especially the ones that are restricted for trucks and those of us who tow. :)
Yahoo Message Number: 16175 (http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/supercrvgroup/conversations/messages/16175)
Wow, only 18K! At least I got 52K out of mine, I should feel fortunate.
Yahoo Message Number: 16176 (http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/supercrvgroup/conversations/messages/16176)
Can anyone confirm the GM part number they used for the Drag Link? My research shows it to be 15943453.
Is there an aftermarket unit that is better?
Yahoo Message Number: 16177 (http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/supercrvgroup/conversations/messages/16177)
Thanks Gary.
Yahoo Message Number: 16178 (http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/supercrvgroup/conversations/messages/16178)
When I got my used 2005 with 36,000 miles on it, it had a new one on it.
Yahoo Message Number: 16179 (http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/supercrvgroup/conversations/messages/16179)
what's a drag link?
Yahoo Message Number: 16180 (http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/supercrvgroup/conversations/messages/16180)
Subject:. Drag link
When I got my 2005 Kodiak 5500 diesel the records kept by former owner showed the link was a recall and changed with only 4000 miles, also the exhaust brake was changed out under a GM order. It had 19,000 when I purchased.
The unit now has 36,000 and serviced by me. Had to install a new aux compressor, relay and psi switch. Run very good.
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Yahoo Message Number: 16181 (http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/supercrvgroup/conversations/messages/16181)
That's the same part number on my receipt from Kremer Services. The shop ticket says it had 16,562 miles when it was replaced. They found it when I had it aligned.
Greg Thompson
MN
Yahoo Message Number: 16182 (http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/supercrvgroup/conversations/messages/16182)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Drag_link (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Drag_link)
Best
Ron Hall
Yahoo Message Number: 16183 (http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/supercrvgroup/conversations/messages/16183)
Thanks Greg!
Yahoo Message Number: 16184 (http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/supercrvgroup/conversations/messages/16184)
Thanks everyone. I appreciate all the replies. Looks like I will be replacing mine real soon.
Yahoo Message Number: 16185 (http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/supercrvgroup/conversations/messages/16185)
For Reference, GM recommends that steering be lubed every 7,500 miles or every 6 months. Whichever comes first.
Best
Ron Hall
Yahoo Message Number: 16186 (http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/supercrvgroup/conversations/messages/16186)
Forgot to mention. This information is in the owner's manual.
Best
Ron Hall