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1993 Ford Ranger XLT 2WD front suspension/steering components question.


Nolanjk1996

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Hey guys, as you can see in the title, I own a 1993 Ford Ranger XLT 2WD 2.3 4 CYL. I was looking under the front end recently and realized that I was completely unfamiliar with the steering and suspension system of the truck. My truck needs a new Tie Rod end on the left side. My understanding is that the Tie Rod end is connected to that clamp, then there is a pitman arm? Correct me if I'm wrong. Talking about the driver's side of the truck. Then after the pitman arm, heading down towards the passenger front tire, is long rod that connects the passenger Tie Rod. So my question is, what exactly do you call this long rod that connects the passenger Tie Rod to the pitman arm? What exactly would you call this type of steering setup?
 


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I believe that long rod is called the drag link. At the top of this page are some links. Click on the one that says “how to tech” and that will take you to a page with links to all kinds of information about these trucks. Follow the links for steering and suspension. There are some great articles explaining what’s going on down there under the front end of your truck.
 

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