Adding Cruise Control to '87 R10 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

msjulian · 07-21-2014, 05:50 PM

I have an '87 R10 that I would like to add cruise control to. I have searched through the board for a list of components that would be needed with no luck. I have also seen where some have added aftermarket units but not really elaborated as to how well they work or how much trouble it is to add them.

Is it worth trying to add all the factory pieces? If so, what would I need? If not, what unit is with looking in to for the '87?

Thanks

**hatzie** · 07-21-2014, 10:17 PM

Cruise III is extremely complex and not terribly reliable.
Rostra makes a pretty decent unit or you could use the T400 CK truck cruise control.

msjulian · 07-21-2014, 11:06 PM

Thanks for the info. What is the T4000 cruise control?

Keith Seymore · 07-22-2014, 07:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by msjulian

Thanks for the info. What is the T4000 cruise control?

I suspect he is referring to the GMT400, which is the generation of trucks that came after the squarebodies (starting in 1988).

K

Keith Seymore · 07-22-2014, 07:59 AM

I installed cruise on my '87 back when it was new.

I bought a service parts "kit" over the counter that had everything I needed. It's worked perfectly for these past 28 years.

I can take a look and see if the directions and parts list are still around here somewhere.

K

msjulian · 07-23-2014, 10:01 AM

Will the Rostra run off the vss mounted to the speedo? I think it pulses 2002 pulses per mile.

**hatzie** · 07-23-2014, 12:46 PM

Looks like it could.
http://www.rostra.com/universal-afte...-by-rostra.php

Fixwhataintbroke · 07-24-2014, 11:28 PM

Not hijack this thread by any means, but on the topic of cruise control, namely factory, is there anywhere you can still find a new vacuum diaphragm deal for the carbureter linkage?

07-21-2014, 05:50 PM	#1
msjulian Registered User Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Newburgh, IN Posts: 22	Adding Cruise Control to '87 R10 I have an '87 R10 that I would like to add cruise control to. I have searched through the board for a list of components that would be needed with no luck. I have also seen where some have added aftermarket units but not really elaborated as to how well they work or how much trouble it is to add them. Is it worth trying to add all the factory pieces? If so, what would I need? If not, what unit is with looking in to for the '87? Thanks

07-21-2014, 10:17 PM	#2
hatzie Moderator Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wentworth, NH Posts: 5,014	Re: Adding Cruise Control to '87 R10 Cruise III is extremely complex and not terribly reliable. Rostra makes a pretty decent unit or you could use the T400 CK truck cruise control. __________________ 1959 M35A2 LDT465-1D SOLD 1967 Dodge W200 B383, NP420/NP201 SOLD 1969 Dodge Polara 500 B383, A833 SOLD 1972 Ford F250 FE390, NP435/NP205 SOLD 1976 Chevy K20, 6.5L, NV4500/NP208 SOLD 1986 M1008 CUCV SOLD 2000 GMC C2500, TD6.5L, NV4500 2005 Chevy Silverado LS 2500HD 6.0L 4L80E/NP263 2009 Impala SS LS4 V8 RTFM... GM Parts Books, GM Schematics, GM service manuals, and GM training materials... 1973-1991 GM Light Truck Service, Unit/Overhaul, Wiring Manuals, Parts Books and Some 1968-1999 GM Service Training textbooks in PDF 1988-1998 GMT400 CK service manual project 1988-1993 GMT400 CK parts books. 1967-1972 GM Light, Medium, & Heavy Truck Service Manuals in PDF Please include at least the year and model in your threads. It'll be easier to answer your questions. And please let us know if and how your repairs were successful.

07-21-2014, 11:06 PM	#3
msjulian Registered User Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Newburgh, IN Posts: 22	Re: Adding Cruise Control to '87 R10 Thanks for the info. What is the T4000 cruise control?

07-22-2014, 07:59 AM	#5
Keith Seymore Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Motor City Posts: 9,237	Re: Adding Cruise Control to '87 R10 I installed cruise on my '87 back when it was new. I bought a service parts "kit" over the counter that had everything I needed. It's worked perfectly for these past 28 years. I can take a look and see if the directions and parts list are still around here somewhere. K __________________ Chevrolet Flint Assembly 1979-1986 GM Full Size Truck Engineering 1986 - 2019 Intro from an Old Assembly Guy: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=342926 My Pontiac story: http://forums.maxperformanceinc.com/...d.php?t=560524 Chevelle intro: http://www.superchevy.com/features/s...hevy-chevelle/

07-23-2014, 10:01 AM	#6
msjulian Registered User Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Newburgh, IN Posts: 22	Re: Adding Cruise Control to '87 R10 Will the Rostra run off the vss mounted to the speedo? I think it pulses 2002 pulses per mile.

07-23-2014, 12:46 PM	#7
hatzie Moderator Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wentworth, NH Posts: 5,014	Re: Adding Cruise Control to '87 R10 Looks like it could. http://www.rostra.com/universal-afte...-by-rostra.php __________________ 1959 M35A2 LDT465-1D SOLD 1967 Dodge W200 B383, NP420/NP201 SOLD 1969 Dodge Polara 500 B383, A833 SOLD 1972 Ford F250 FE390, NP435/NP205 SOLD 1976 Chevy K20, 6.5L, NV4500/NP208 SOLD 1986 M1008 CUCV SOLD 2000 GMC C2500, TD6.5L, NV4500 2005 Chevy Silverado LS 2500HD 6.0L 4L80E/NP263 2009 Impala SS LS4 V8 RTFM... GM Parts Books, GM Schematics, GM service manuals, and GM training materials... 1973-1991 GM Light Truck Service, Unit/Overhaul, Wiring Manuals, Parts Books and Some 1968-1999 GM Service Training textbooks in PDF 1988-1998 GMT400 CK service manual project 1988-1993 GMT400 CK parts books. 1967-1972 GM Light, Medium, & Heavy Truck Service Manuals in PDF Please include at least the year and model in your threads. It'll be easier to answer your questions. And please let us know if and how your repairs were successful.

07-24-2014, 11:28 PM	#8
Fixwhataintbroke Enthusiast Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Graham, Wa. Posts: 192	Re: Adding Cruise Control to '87 R10 Not hijack this thread by any means, but on the topic of cruise control, namely factory, is there anywhere you can still find a new vacuum diaphragm deal for the carbureter linkage? __________________ - Cole 1979 Chevy C30 w/ carb 454. 1992 Chevy K1500 w/ tbi 350. Sold 1997 Dodge Ram 1500 w/ Magnum 360 Sold "Good judgment comes from experience. Experience comes from poor judgment." - George Washington



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