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QFS000010 - Drag Link Ball Joint – Short

Original price - Original price €12,20
Original price
€12,20
€12,20 - €12,20
Current price €12,20
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Drag Link Ball Joint (Short) is a steering linkage joint fitted at the short end of the drag link, within the steering track-rod circuit.

It forms the articulating pivot that transmits movement through the drag link while allowing the linkage to follow suspension travel and steering angle. The unit comprises a tapered ball pin seated in a sprung bearing housing, protected by a sealing boot that retains its grease.

Wear in this joint introduces free play at the steering wheel and can contribute to steering wobble, so it is renewed once play develops in the ball pin.
Vehicle Model Land Rover Discovery 2 1998-2004 (L318)
Range Rover Classic 1994-2001 (P38)
Fitment Notes DISCOVERY 2 1998-2004 — short drag link ball joint, steering track rod linkage
RANGE ROVER P38 1994-2001 — short drag link ball joint, steering track rod & damper
Alternative Codes
STC1871QFS000010QFS000010ESQFS000010AQFS100060QFS100060ASTC1871ATA1759

In stock 10 units
8 · Gouda 2 · Drachten
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Frequently asked questions

What does the short Drag Link Ball Joint do?
The short Drag Link Ball Joint is the articulating pivot at the short end of the drag link in the steering linkage. It transmits steering movement while letting the linkage follow suspension travel. A tapered ball pin sits in a sprung housing, sealed by a grease boot.
How is the short joint different from the long drag link joint?
The short drag link ball joint fits the short end of the drag link, so it's not interchangeable with the long joint at the opposite end. Check which end has worn before ordering, since the two joints sit at different points in the steering linkage.
Which Land Rovers does this short drag link ball joint fit?
This short drag link ball joint fits the Discovery 2 and Range Rover P38 (1994-2001) steering track rod linkage. Check your VIN to confirm the variant, as steering linkage layouts differ between these models and their production runs.
Why does a drag link ball joint fail?
A drag link ball joint usually fails when the ball pin develops free play, which shows as steering wobble or a loose, wandering feel at the wheel. A split or perished grease boot lets water in and speeds the wear, so it's renewed once play develops.