Drag link orientation

[leanburn]

I'm having fitment issues with a new oilpan, it touches the drag link. I read on another site that the problem is due to the drag link on backwards. Sure enough if I flipped mine it would solve my issue. Which way is it suppose to go or does it matter ?

[mopar jack]

I would think that the center link (drag link) would have tapered holes for the pittman and idler arm and would only fit one way.

[1 Wild R/T]

I would think that the center link (drag link) would have tapered holes for the pittman and idler arm and would only fit one way.

While it's true it has tapered holes you can swap it end for end & that would cause the center portion to move forward about 1/2" since when installed correctly it jogs rearward in the center....

[leanburn]

 Yup, I flipped it and looks like I might get lucky.

[anlauto]

It should "jog" rearward if installed correctly

[leanburn]

That's good to know,that would mean mine was backwards then.

[YellowThumper]