Definitions for "Drag Link"
A tube or rod used as connection between the pitman arm and steering knuckle. Normally used on cars and light trucks.
A piece of steering linkage that connects to a pitman arm on the upper end, and a tie rod or knuckle on the lower end. On lifted vehicles, sometimes an Original Equipment (OE) drag link is replaced by a "dropped" drag link to reduce link angle.
A bellcrank steering systems consists of 2 posts connected by a bar. This bar is the drag link and is also referred to, by some, as Ackerman link.