Drag link vs relay rod length?

[82FJ40EVV]

Can anyone help me with this? I am restoring the steering components on my stock 82' FJ40 and mixed up the drag link and relay rod. The FSM doesn't give the actual rod lengths without the tie rod ends installed. My OEM rods measure 29.5" and 30.5". Thank you!

 

[73FJ40]

I think the drag link is a smaller diameter than the relay rod....

 

[82FJ40EVV]

I think the drag link is a smaller diameter than the relay rod....

The drag link and relay rod are the same diameter and the ends have the same thread. You are thinking of the TRE, which is a bigger diameter.

 

[73FJ40]

The drag link and relay rod are the same diameter and the ends have the same thread. You are thinking of the TRE, which is a bigger diameter.

Of course you're correct, you have both parts. It's been so long since I did this, I shouldn't be guessing........

So I'll spell it out with all the details.

Note that Toyota sells the individual ends, and each one comes with its own rod, for free. (If you spend $100 for the end, that is!)
RELAY ROD:

45044 is relay rod passenger side.

part no. 45045-69015 has been superceded by 45045-60H00

DRAG LINK:

45431 is drag link at center arm.

part no. 45047-69025 has been superceded by 45047-60H00


Refer to following picture, 45045-60H00 (relay rod) is one inch longer than drag link.

 

[82FJ40EVV]

@73FJ40, awesome. I would have guessed wrong. Thank you!