71 4wd Blazer parking brake routing - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

lpwcruzr · 11-12-2018, 07:20 PM

Ok, I've been searching and looking at several of the threads on parking brake cable parts and routing. I haven't seen any photos of a 4wd Blazer cable routing. I'm trying to sort out what the PO has on my 71 Blazer. It looks to me like the intermediate cable is too long on mine. It measured at about 69.5 inches. But it looks like some of the guides are wrong or missing as well. My cable makes a big "Z" shape and is run through an obviously homemade looking eye bolt in a crossmember just forward of the rear diff.

Does anyone have pics of a 71 4wd Blazer intermediate cable and the guides? Are the guides the same as the pickups or different for a Blazer? I need to know who much of mine is wrong.

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**1rippen6** · 11-12-2018, 07:51 PM

It takes 3 hangers for the intermediate cable 2 shorts and a long I'll get you a picture. 34 shipped for all 3 shipped. I can get you some pictures of how it is routed tomorrow as long as its not raining.

lpwcruzr · 11-12-2018, 09:27 PM

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Originally Posted by 1rippen6

It takes 3 hangers for the intermediate cable 2 shorts and a long I'll get you a picture. 34 shipped for all 3 shipped. I can get you some pictures of how it is routed tomorrow as long as its not raining.

1rippen6: Are these hangers the same as the pickups?

**1rippen6** · 11-12-2018, 09:44 PM

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Originally Posted by lpwcruzr

1rippen6: Are these hangers the same as the pickups?

No clue but I don't think they would make it that easy lol.

lpwcruzr · 11-13-2018, 09:10 PM

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Originally Posted by 1rippen6

It takes 3 hangers for the intermediate cable 2 shorts and a long I'll get you a picture. 34 shipped for all 3 shipped. I can get you some pictures of how it is routed tomorrow as long as its not raining.

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Originally Posted by 1rippen6

No clue but I don't think they would make it that easy lol.

**1rippen6** · 11-14-2018, 06:04 PM

Cable and hangers

**1rippen6** · 11-14-2018, 06:08 PM

Here is routing tried to get landmarks in the picture let me know if you need better. PS gets long in the front short in the rear.

JackB · 11-14-2018, 11:18 PM

Hope this helps

lpwcruzr · 11-15-2018, 09:01 PM

That's perfect!! Thanks. Anyone sell these parts new or is used the only way to go? I see a few places that have the truck guides but not the Blazer guides.

**BIG ORANGE** · 08-30-2023, 11:29 AM

Good info, btt

**1970cstblazer** · 08-30-2023, 12:23 PM

These were posted in another thread. To my knowledge they are not reproduced. They could easily be made. The short ones are all the same. Depending on the year, the longer one could be one of two lengths depending on if there is a separate riveted on frame bracket or just a slot on the top of the rail. 9" for the trucks with the frame bracket and 14" for the trucks with the slot.

My 1970 Blazer uses the 9" with the separate bracket.

**A1971Blazer** · 08-31-2023, 01:00 PM

this is a '71 that I had for parts, took pictures when I was disassembling it
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11-12-2018, 07:20 PM	#1
lpwcruzr Registered User Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Nederland, Texas Posts: 11	71 4wd Blazer parking brake routing Ok, I've been searching and looking at several of the threads on parking brake cable parts and routing. I haven't seen any photos of a 4wd Blazer cable routing. I'm trying to sort out what the PO has on my 71 Blazer. It looks to me like the intermediate cable is too long on mine. It measured at about 69.5 inches. But it looks like some of the guides are wrong or missing as well. My cable makes a big "Z" shape and is run through an obviously homemade looking eye bolt in a crossmember just forward of the rear diff. Does anyone have pics of a 71 4wd Blazer intermediate cable and the guides? Are the guides the same as the pickups or different for a Blazer? I need to know who much of mine is wrong.

11-12-2018, 07:51 PM	#2
1rippen6 Senior Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Greencastle PA Posts: 6,799	Re: 71 4wd Blazer parking brake routing It takes 3 hangers for the intermediate cable 2 shorts and a long I'll get you a picture. 34 shipped for all 3 shipped. I can get you some pictures of how it is routed tomorrow as long as its not raining.

11-14-2018, 06:04 PM	#6
1rippen6 Senior Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Greencastle PA Posts: 6,799	Re: 71 4wd Blazer parking brake routing Cable and hangers Attached Images

11-14-2018, 06:08 PM	#7
1rippen6 Senior Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Greencastle PA Posts: 6,799	Re: 71 4wd Blazer parking brake routing Here is routing tried to get landmarks in the picture let me know if you need better. PS gets long in the front short in the rear. Attached Images

11-14-2018, 11:18 PM	#8
JackB Registered User Join Date: May 2015 Location: Prescott AZ Posts: 199	Re: 71 4wd Blazer parking brake routing Hope this helps Attached Images

11-15-2018, 09:01 PM	#9
lpwcruzr Registered User Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Nederland, Texas Posts: 11	Re: 71 4wd Blazer parking brake routing That's perfect!! Thanks. Anyone sell these parts new or is used the only way to go? I see a few places that have the truck guides but not the Blazer guides.

08-30-2023, 11:29 AM	#10
BIG ORANGE Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Lancaster S.C. Posts: 4,764	Re: 71 4wd Blazer parking brake routing Good info, btt __________________ Things happen for a reason!

08-30-2023, 12:23 PM	#11
1970cstblazer All stock and staying that way Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Elkland, PA Posts: 1,836	Re: 71 4wd Blazer parking brake routing These were posted in another thread. To my knowledge they are not reproduced. They could easily be made. The short ones are all the same. Depending on the year, the longer one could be one of two lengths depending on if there is a separate riveted on frame bracket or just a slot on the top of the rail. 9" for the trucks with the frame bracket and 14" for the trucks with the slot. My 1970 Blazer uses the 9" with the separate bracket. __________________ 1970 K/5 Blazer CST 4WD, Medium Bronze, 93k ACT. miles, 350, 4 speed, rear positraction, 16.5" x 8.25" HD wheel option, tilt, tach, vacuum, AM/FM, manual throttle...Dad ordered and purchased new 4/70. Currently frame off restoration finally getting close to completion.. 1972 Cheyenne Super 20 2WD, DK Blue/White, 90K ACT. miles, 402, TH400, 4.10 open, tilt, tach, vacuum, A/C, AM/FM, manual throttle.. A mostly original paint never rusted Texas survivor... 2017 Sierra 1500 SLT 4WD, Black, 45k miles, 5.3, 6L80E, 3.42 LS, 20" polished wheels, everything but moonroof and 6.2... 2019 Canyon SLT 4WD, White, 62k miles, 3.6, 8L45, 3.23 LS, 18" wheels

08-31-2023, 01:00 PM	#12
A1971Blazer Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: East Tennessee Posts: 2,199	Re: 71 4wd Blazer parking brake routing this is a '71 that I had for parts, took pictures when I was disassembling it __________________ 1967 C10 Step side 1968 C10 Step side 1970 Chevrolet K/5 Blazer 1972 Chevrolet K/5 Blazer .............



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