When I changed my drag link I measured the length of both of them just for fun, they were exactly the same.

If money is tight keep the $70 in your pocket and see if your tires start to wear funny. More likely then not it will not affect your alignment.

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2006 CL500
2009 C300 4matic
1969 280SE
2023 Ram 1500
2007 Tiara 3200