Drag Link replacement August 21, 2017, 11:29:12 am Yahoo Message Number: 16169Hey 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 Quote Selected
Re: Drag Link replacement Reply #1 – August 21, 2017, 12:23:47 pm Yahoo Message Number: 16170I 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.BestRon Hall Quote Selected
Re: Drag Link replacement Reply #2 – August 21, 2017, 01:59:38 pm Yahoo Message Number: 16172Attachments :I replaced mine at 18k miles. I have to believe that it was never greased properly when built.Greg ThompsonMN'05 6340 Endura Quote Selected
Re: Drag Link replacement Reply #3 – August 21, 2017, 04:04:56 pm Yahoo Message Number: 16173Had to have mine replaced at 65,000 miles, was shown to me, I didn't realize it.Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android Quote Selected
Re: Drag Link replacement Reply #4 – August 21, 2017, 04:14:33 pm Yahoo Message Number: 16174No 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. Quote Selected
Re: Drag Link replacement Reply #5 – August 21, 2017, 04:16:13 pm Yahoo Message Number: 16175Wow, only 18K! At least I got 52K out of mine, I should feel fortunate. Quote Selected
Re: Drag Link replacement Reply #6 – August 21, 2017, 04:19:48 pm Yahoo Message Number: 16176Can 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? Quote Selected
Re: Drag Link replacement Reply #7 – August 21, 2017, 04:20:27 pm Yahoo Message Number: 16177Thanks Gary. Quote Selected
Re: Drag Link replacement Reply #8 – August 21, 2017, 07:12:30 pm Yahoo Message Number: 16178When I got my used 2005 with 36,000 miles on it, it had a new one on it. Quote Selected
Re: Drag Link replacement Reply #9 – August 21, 2017, 08:19:07 pm Yahoo Message Number: 16179what's a drag link? Quote Selected
Re: Drag Link replacement Reply #10 – August 21, 2017, 08:21:19 pm Yahoo Message Number: 16180Subject:. Drag linkWhen 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.Sent from my Verizon 4G LTE Droid Quote Selected
Re: Drag Link replacement Reply #11 – August 21, 2017, 09:07:11 pm Yahoo Message Number: 16181That'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 ThompsonMN Quote Selected
Re: Drag Link replacement Reply #12 – August 22, 2017, 04:24:19 am Yahoo Message Number: 16182https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Drag_linkBestRon Hall Quote Selected
Re: Drag Link replacement Reply #13 – August 22, 2017, 09:53:28 am Yahoo Message Number: 16183Thanks Greg! Quote Selected
Re: Drag Link replacement Reply #14 – August 22, 2017, 09:55:24 am Yahoo Message Number: 16184Thanks everyone. I appreciate all the replies. Looks like I will be replacing mine real soon. Quote Selected
Re: Drag Link replacement Reply #15 – August 22, 2017, 12:04:27 pm Yahoo Message Number: 16185For Reference, GM recommends that steering be lubed every 7,500 miles or every 6 months. Whichever comes first.BestRon Hall Quote Selected
Re: Drag Link replacement Reply #16 – August 22, 2017, 12:05:48 pm Yahoo Message Number: 16186Forgot to mention. This information is in the owner's manual.BestRon Hall Quote Selected