the invention contemplates steering damper to drag link attachment clamp and method . a vehicle steering linkage has a steering damper including a drag link attachment joint , and a mounting bolt operatively engaging the drag link attachment joint . a drag link assembly has a main drag link socket assembly including a main rod portion ; a clamp includes a main body and a pair of legs extending therefrom , with the main body defining a rod receiving bore within which is mounted the main rod portion of the drag link socket assembly , and the legs each include a bolt hole through which the mounting bolt extends ; and a weld securing the main body of the clamp to the main rod portion . a nut engages the bolt such that the legs are pulled closer together , causing the main body to apply a clamping load to the main rod portion .