Center drag link, are they really $600? 1964 dart

mod5v said
Do you have a Oxy/Acc torch? You can heat the pitman arm and Idler arm and bend them down for some added clearance. One thing do NOT quench the heated parts with water just let them air cool. That way you don't make it brittle. If your a little more into metallurgy look into anieling them after you get them bent. The biggest negative to this method is it may adversely affect your bump steer.

NO, Do NOT do this. Never take a torch to a steering component. They can be bent in a press at room temperature but never introduce heat to forged steel steering components.

DumpsterFire said
That might be better then cutting and welding it. Or maybe I'll drop the entire link down with spacers. Is that an insane idea for some reason?

Christ...the bad ideas keep on coming. Don't do this either.

DumpsterFire said
The day I pay$600 for a drag link I might just kill myself. I'd spend$1000 to not not give someone that much money for one

People have been kind here but here is the fact. The correct term is Center Link. It is not a drag link. That is the steering link design used in solid axle 4 wheel drive trucks.
A used 64-66 center link will turn up. If you're not willing to pay the stupid $600 price, just wait it out.
I wouldn't pay $600 either. That is stupid money for a part that can be bought for $100-125 if you put out the feelers and are patient.