Centre Link / Drag Link... help!

scubastever · October 1st, 2009, 01:10 PM

hi again, hope you're doing well...

i'm just wondering if anyone has had any luck sourcing a Centre Link (some call it a Drag link) for a 66/67 Cutlass?

i have a Moog Part number ds-749, but it only covers 68+ model years..

from what my research tells me, Moog, Spicer & Metal tech make one- but i cant seem to track down the part numbers for a 66/67 Cutlass, no AC, 330ci engine

HELP!!

(pssst...Joe!)

Olds64 · October 1st, 2009, 01:23 PM

Have you looked at RockAuto? They might carry this part. If not, I'm not sure where you could get it since it is a non-wear item.

svnt442 · October 1st, 2009, 02:11 PM

Rock Auto doesn't list one.

gearheads78 · October 1st, 2009, 02:29 PM

To add to the problem you need to measure the size of the bar. I think one is 13/16 and one is 7/8. Your 67 may not have the same issue but my 66 did. The stud size to the pitman arm is different. I found out the hard way and ended up having to replace my pitman arm to get it to work. I looked all over but I think I got mine off EBAY from this guy.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Cente...Q5fAccessories

scubastever · October 2nd, 2009, 10:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gearheads78

To add to the problem you need to measure the size of the bar. I think one is 13/16 and one is 7/8. Your 67 may not have the same issue but my 66 did. The stud size to the pitman arm is different. I found out the hard way and ended up having to replace my pitman arm to get it to work. I looked all over but I think I got mine off EBAY from this guy.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Cente...Q5fAccessories

thanks! and actuaslly since my car is technically a 66 i will probably run into the same problem you did..

i have a MOOG DS749 on order and will pick it up this weekend. ill measure my bar tonight so i can be sure to get the correct size.

oh, and anyone telling you this is a non wear item is incorrect.
there are pivots at either end of the bar that (even when fully greased up) can exhibit play due to wear.

Nilsson · October 2nd, 2009, 11:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by scubastever

thanks! and actuaslly since my car is technically a 66 i will probably run into the same problem you did..

i have a MOOG DS749 on order and will pick it up this weekend. ill measure my bar tonight so i can be sure to get the correct size.

oh, and anyone telling you this is a non wear item is incorrect.
there are pivots at either end of the bar that (even when fully greased up) can exhibit play due to wear.

you are correct on the link being a wear item but the pitman arm is a non wear item.

scubastever · October 5th, 2009, 07:05 AM

FYI...updates..

the stock centre link is a 13/16" thickness. the DS749 MOOG part is thicker, so i didnt buy it.

ill be instead buying the idler/pitman/centrelink off ebay that richard suggests

onwards & upwards~!

Run to Rund · October 5th, 2009, 10:20 AM

1965 "should" be 13/16" and 66-7 "should" be 7/8". you can get both at www.kanter.com

scubastever · October 5th, 2009, 01:50 PM

well, it seems the bar length overall is same, so the only benefit to going upsized to 7/8" is a heavier mass, and a stiffer link between the tie rods. seeing as i'm going the larger wheel / tire route; i think upsizing to the 7/8" link with the idler & pitman is a wise choice..

this guys sellin them as a package deal..!

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...tab%3DWatching

Cut-67 · October 5th, 2009, 02:13 PM

I ordered one earlier this this year I can't remember right off the bat from who and I am at work right now but I will let you know from where when I get home later tonight or tomorrow evening. I believe it cost me around $60.00.

Cut-67 · October 5th, 2009, 02:32 PM

The Parts Place
217 Paul St ·
Elburn, Illinois 60119

(630) 365-1800

Price 89.00 I paid 101.00 with shipping

scubastever · October 6th, 2009, 10:28 AM

DRAG LINK 64 65 66 67 BUICK SKYLARK CENTER LINK DS-740

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October 1st, 2009, 01:10 PM	#1 (permalink)
scubastever 10 years in the making Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Toronto Posts: 72	Centre Link / Drag Link... help! hi again, hope you're doing well... i'm just wondering if anyone has had any luck sourcing a Centre Link (some call it a Drag link) for a 66/67 Cutlass? i have a Moog Part number ds-749, but it only covers 68+ model years.. from what my research tells me, Moog, Spicer & Metal tech make one- but i cant seem to track down the part numbers for a 66/67 Cutlass, no AC, 330ci engine HELP!! (pssst...Joe!) __________________ ...use your knowledge to guide, not to reprimand... MY CAR DOMAIN PAGE: http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3330413

October 1st, 2009, 01:23 PM	#2 (permalink)
Olds64 Landyacht Club President Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Lawton, OK Posts: 4,286	Have you looked at RockAuto? They might carry this part. If not, I'm not sure where you could get it since it is a non-wear item. __________________ Ferris, my father loves this car more than life itself... Apparently, you don't understand! Ferris, he never drives it! He just rubs it with a diaper! Cameron Frye Ferris Bueller's Day Off 1986

October 1st, 2009, 02:11 PM	#3 (permalink)
svnt442 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 453	Rock Auto doesn't list one. __________________ Randy 1970 442

October 1st, 2009, 02:29 PM	#4 (permalink)
gearheads78 Super Moderator Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Dallas TX Posts: 1,563	To add to the problem you need to measure the size of the bar. I think one is 13/16 and one is 7/8. Your 67 may not have the same issue but my 66 did. The stud size to the pitman arm is different. I found out the hard way and ended up having to replace my pitman arm to get it to work. I looked all over but I think I got mine off EBAY from this guy. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Cente...Q5fAccessories __________________ -Richard 66 Cutlass ragtop my way Keep watching your cotton candy coated TV while your world falls apart around you...

October 5th, 2009, 07:05 AM	#7 (permalink)
scubastever 10 years in the making Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Toronto Posts: 72	FYI...updates.. the stock centre link is a 13/16" thickness. the DS749 MOOG part is thicker, so i didnt buy it. ill be instead buying the idler/pitman/centrelink off ebay that richard suggests onwards & upwards~! __________________ ...use your knowledge to guide, not to reprimand... MY CAR DOMAIN PAGE: http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3330413

October 5th, 2009, 10:20 AM	#8 (permalink)
Run to Rund Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 336	1965 "should" be 13/16" and 66-7 "should" be 7/8". you can get both at www.kanter.com

October 5th, 2009, 01:50 PM	#9 (permalink)
scubastever 10 years in the making Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Toronto Posts: 72	well, it seems the bar length overall is same, so the only benefit to going upsized to 7/8" is a heavier mass, and a stiffer link between the tie rods. seeing as i'm going the larger wheel / tire route; i think upsizing to the 7/8" link with the idler & pitman is a wise choice.. this guys sellin them as a package deal..! http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...tab%3DWatching __________________ ...use your knowledge to guide, not to reprimand... MY CAR DOMAIN PAGE: http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3330413

October 5th, 2009, 02:13 PM	#10 (permalink)
Cut-67 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 18	I ordered one earlier this this year I can't remember right off the bat from who and I am at work right now but I will let you know from where when I get home later tonight or tomorrow evening. I believe it cost me around $60.00.

October 5th, 2009, 02:32 PM	#11 (permalink)
Cut-67 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 18	The Parts Place 217 Paul St · Elburn, Illinois 60119 (630) 365-1800 Price 89.00 I paid 101.00 with shipping

October 6th, 2009, 10:28 AM	#12 (permalink)
scubastever 10 years in the making Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Toronto Posts: 72	DRAG LINK 64 65 66 67 BUICK SKYLARK CENTER LINK DS-740 Please wait Image not available Enlarge Item condition:New Sold For:US $79.53 __________________ ...use your knowledge to guide, not to reprimand... MY CAR DOMAIN PAGE: http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3330413

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