I haven't pulled my car apart so I am not sure what I have steering drag wise.
So while waiting to do this - I have a question for the technical brain trust.
As discussed, the steering drag rod on the haffie has the steering box end ball joint integrated with the drag rod - unlike the steering rods which have threaded ball joints at either end - adjustable and held in place with a clamp. My 101 has the same basic system as the Haffie steering drag with the ball joint integrated with the steering but they are rebuildable so the entire unit does not have to be replaced.
So why does the steering drag link have at least one of its ball joints integrated and not individually replaceable. What is so special about its function that it is not built (at least in original design form) the same way as the other steering rods with removable ball joints at either end?
Locally I can get a short early VW steering rod with ball joints quite cheap (merc stuff is expensive here) so can shorten the rod to the required length but I am just concerned about whether the haffy steering drag link needs to be stronger than a steering rod.
Technical input from those who know
Garry