<P> Typically, one end of the drag link is connected via the Pitman arm and steering gearbox to the steering wheel (providing the connection between the driver and the steering system); the other end is attached to the steering linkage, by the steering arm . </P> <P> An alternate steering mechanism is a rack and pinion, a three bar linkage that eliminates the drag link by directly moving a center link . </P> <P> "The drag link connects the pitman arm to the steering arm, or in some applications it connects to the tie rod assembly . Unlike a center link, the drag link does not connect to an idler arm, and has no inner tie rod ends attached to it . On some applications the drag link swings from the front to the rear of the vehicle . On these applications the drag link connects to the steering arm located at the wheel . In some Jeep applications, the drag link will swing from right to left on the vehicle and will connect to the steering arm at the wheel . Drag links can be a solid one - piece design or an adjustable design . Many drag links have replaceable or rebuildable ends ." </P> <P> Severe wear of this part can affect the wheel alignment . This can drastically affect the handling and stability of the vehicle at speed . </P>

Is a drag link the same as a tie rod