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69LWB3/4Ton · 07-03-2002, 08:30 PM

I have an 84 6.2L SWB. I was wondering how hard it was to put cruise control in it. I am sure I could find one in a bone yard. But is it worth the trouble?
Thanks

gchemist · 07-04-2002, 07:44 AM

If you want to put in an original cruise control good luck. They are a PIA!!

I added an aftermarket cruise control on my '83. I just could not get the factory cruise to work correctly. I spend $250 for a top of the line Rostra unit. It's the best out there. I asked several boards and all the hot rodders responsed with Rostra. Their equipment works better than the original installed. Go to my web page to see the installation. There is also a link for Rosta.
http://www.geocities.com/abetterchemist/cruise.html

These units work great on hills and uneven terrain. There are other less expensive units too. I have an $89.00 unit from www.summitracing.com in my other truck. The unit is an Audiovox. This unit works great on a flat terrain. Mine is installed on V-6 so vacuum is a problem. On a V-8 or diesel with an extra vacuum cannister it would probably work great too. Any vacuum operated unit has it's limitations. A full electronic unit for the servo is ideal but hard to find. I think only new cars have electronic servos.

07-03-2002, 08:30 PM	#1
69LWB3/4Ton Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Oceanside, CA Posts: 120	Cruise?? I have an 84 6.2L SWB. I was wondering how hard it was to put cruise control in it. I am sure I could find one in a bone yard. But is it worth the trouble? Thanks

07-04-2002, 07:44 AM	#2
gchemist BAD BOW-Silverado XST Join Date: May 2000 Location: Senior Member from Austin, TX Posts: 6,431	If you want to put in an original cruise control good luck. They are a PIA!! I added an aftermarket cruise control on my '83. I just could not get the factory cruise to work correctly. I spend $250 for a top of the line Rostra unit. It's the best out there. I asked several boards and all the hot rodders responsed with Rostra. Their equipment works better than the original installed. Go to my web page to see the installation. There is also a link for Rosta. http://www.geocities.com/abetterchemist/cruise.html These units work great on hills and uneven terrain. There are other less expensive units too. I have an $89.00 unit from www.summitracing.com in my other truck. The unit is an Audiovox. This unit works great on a flat terrain. Mine is installed on V-6 so vacuum is a problem. On a V-8 or diesel with an extra vacuum cannister it would probably work great too. Any vacuum operated unit has it's limitations. A full electronic unit for the servo is ideal but hard to find. I think only new cars have electronic servos. __________________ Gerardo a.k.a. Mad Chemist Silverado XST videos



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