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92 U240 Drag Link

I'm trying to get an alignment on our U240. The Drag Link ends need to be replaced. Anyone know what part numbers they would be or where to get them?  Thank you for your help. Michael
Michael & Ginny
Frankfort, KY
1992 U240 GV Build #4116
2007 Mini Cooper

Re: 92 U240 Drag Link

Reply #1 –
Michael,

Sorry, can't help with that part number. But, I would be surprised if it not the same as could be found on OTR trucks.

Is there actual play or just denigrated boots? If just boots, many of us have just done more frequent greasings until there is play.

But, before doing an alignment on your U240, be sure that the RIDE HEIGHT is set.  If you need directions, let us know. If you have a stack of the 1/4" shims in  back as is visible in front, you really likely need an adjustment.
Brett Wolfe
EX: 1993 U240
Moderator, ForeForum 2001-
Moderator Diesel RV Club 2002-
Moderator, FMCA Forum 2009-2020
Chairman FMCA Technical Advisory Committee 2011-2020

Re: 92 U240 Drag Link

Reply #2 –
We need some more info as there was changes made with the 225/240 during the end of production. But here is some info to get started. These are the numbers that I have that were on our 240 when I changed them out.

If the shaft threads are 1.25-12 RH with a 7/8-14 stud you need a 310228
                                      1.25-12 LH with a 7/8-14 stud you need a 331029
The big change was in the dia. of the shaft size at some point but don't know when this was done.

If you just need new boots then you need L24VC0109

Mike
Pamela & Mike 97 U 320

"It's not what happens to you, but how you react to it that matters."

Re: 92 U240 Drag Link

Reply #3 –
I called Foretravel and they don't have records before 94. They thought it would be a 310-222 and 310-223. I've got some arriving tomorrow so I guess I'll have to wait and see if they are correct. Sounds like there may be several drag links for this application.

To answer the question of condition of the ones currently installed, the shop said they couldn't do an alignment as the drag link was too loose.
Michael & Ginny
Frankfort, KY
1992 U240 GV Build #4116
2007 Mini Cooper

Re: 92 U240 Drag Link

Reply #4 –
Again, doing an alignment if ride height is way out-- about all they can do/check is toe-in.

Do you have a picture of the rear shim stacks or measurement on current ride height?

Use "Send Message" to me if you need info on this.
Brett Wolfe
EX: 1993 U240
Moderator, ForeForum 2001-
Moderator Diesel RV Club 2002-
Moderator, FMCA Forum 2009-2020
Chairman FMCA Technical Advisory Committee 2011-2020

Re: 92 U240 Drag Link

Reply #6 –
Based on measurements of the rear, it appears the ride higher is fine currently.
Michael & Ginny
Frankfort, KY
1992 U240 GV Build #4116
2007 Mini Cooper

Re: 92 U240 Drag Link

Reply #7 –
Quote from: Michael Riensche –
Based on measurements of the rear, it appears the ride higher is fine currently.

Excellent.

What is your ride height and how many shims are on each side?
Brett Wolfe
EX: 1993 U240
Moderator, ForeForum 2001-
Moderator Diesel RV Club 2002-
Moderator, FMCA Forum 2009-2020
Chairman FMCA Technical Advisory Committee 2011-2020
 

Re: 92 U240 Drag Link

Reply #8 –
Thank you Pamela & Mike. The ones Foretravel thought they would be were an inch and an eight. Mine are are an inch an a quarter. I ordered the ones you mentioned this afternoon and hopefully they will work. They will be in next week. Hopefully it will be ready for an alignment with the new drag link parts.
Michael & Ginny
Frankfort, KY
1992 U240 GV Build #4116
2007 Mini Cooper