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Rods57 · 03-18-2011, 10:34 AM

Anyone using an under the cab booster like this one? if so did you have any issues? I am not sure i like the firewall mount look but want to see if the trans cross member is an issue.

OrrieG · 03-18-2011, 12:39 PM

The mount on that looks weak. I built my own out of welded 3/16 stock and still had to add a brace to keep it from moving when I pushed the pedal. It's amazing how much force is there.

EDIT - I added a photo of my access door....

hsdropout · 03-18-2011, 05:11 PM

Access is a bit of an issue. According to my measurements, the reservoirs end up below the stiffner across the floor of the cab located at front of seat, which obviously should not be cut out. Only about an inch from floor to top of reservoirs. I cut another round hole behind original access hole.
I have my cab off and can get to it easily now to mount, hook up lines & bleed system but will be difficult to get to, if I ever need to, once the cab is mounted and seat is replaced.
Much easier to get to if under hood at firewall. My $.02

onedayjake · 03-18-2011, 05:13 PM

Ugh, I hate the lack of clearance I have with mine. Trans crossmember sucked and exhaust sucked, I made it work though and it seems to work well. If I had to do it again I would get the set up that tucks up under the dash.

hsdropout · 03-18-2011, 05:21 PM

Haven't got to exhaust yet but yea, tranny crossmember is close too (-3/4"). You need the one that angles down away from frame, not the one that is fairly straight.

entourageguy · 03-18-2011, 05:35 PM

Bit of a space issue with these but they do work. I found the one I put in did not work with the original hole in the floor for the pedal. Also it is a bit of fun to fill with fluid. I used a small inspection mirror with a bottle and short piece of hose to fill resevoir with fluid. A remote filler set up would be great.
I had to rework my trans cross member.

mylow53 · 03-18-2011, 07:48 PM

i've got one and it's just fine.no real mods other than that section of the frame is boxed in, on my truck. Due to some kid who jumped it back in 84 and cracked the frame (guilty as charged!). so i had to adjust the mount but nothing big!. over all i don't really notice any issues....

Rods57 · 03-18-2011, 11:36 PM

thanks guys, so whats a good brand of one? I just dont like the way they look on the firewall, i had the stock setup from a 78 camaro but it looked wrong all tilted up.

55dude · 03-19-2011, 03:56 AM

sure hear lots about tranny mount issues and exhaust clearance. read somewhere where the truck owner just mounter his further back and used a some heavy duty round stock to activate brakes.

Rods57 · 03-19-2011, 10:24 AM

Who makes the under the dash kind?

GRIMSS · 03-19-2011, 12:36 PM

Scotts Hotrods and Kugel makes an under the dash. For some reason I thought that Justin said they make them for Kugel. Maybe not.

links.
Scotts

Kugel

Richard H. · 03-19-2011, 01:16 PM

This how or what the remote fill looks like in my 71. The brakes are ECI.

Jb55 · 03-22-2011, 12:58 PM

heres what i did with mine just finished this weekend

GhostTown · 03-22-2011, 01:56 PM

Scottshotrods · 03-22-2011, 03:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GRIMSS

Scotts Hotrods and Kugel makes an under the dash. For some reason I thought that Justin said they make them for Kugel. Maybe not.

links.
Scotts

Kugel

We make our own and Kugel makes there own.On our pivot portion of our pedal assy we have bronze bushings in our sleeves for a much smoother feel.
Justin

55dude · 03-22-2011, 04:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jb55

heres what i did with mine just finished this weekend

how much higher is the trans tailshaft above the x-member? looks like driveshaft would hit from the angle picture was taken.

Jb55 · 03-22-2011, 05:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 55dude

how much higher is the trans tailshaft above the x-member? looks like driveshaft would hit from the angle picture was taken.

its close i need to get my yolk to check clearance if its to close ill put a notch or v it like the lower to make it work

956LOUIE · 03-23-2011, 09:47 AM

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03-18-2011, 10:34 AM	#1
Rods57 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Boise, Idaho Posts: 610	Under Cab booster? Anyone using an under the cab booster like this one? if so did you have any issues? I am not sure i like the firewall mount look but want to see if the trans cross member is an issue. Attached Images

03-18-2011, 12:39 PM	#2
OrrieG Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Idaho Posts: 8,800	Re: Under Cab booster? The mount on that looks weak. I built my own out of welded 3/16 stock and still had to add a brace to keep it from moving when I pushed the pedal. It's amazing how much force is there. EDIT - I added a photo of my access door.... Attached Images __________________ 1959 Chevy Short Fleetside w/ 74 4WD drive train (current project) OrrieG Build Thread 1964 Chevelle Malibu w/ 355-350TH (daily driver) Helpful AD and TF Manual Site Old Car Manual Project Last edited by OrrieG; 03-18-2011 at 07:17 PM.

03-18-2011, 05:11 PM	#3
hsdropout Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Placerville CA Posts: 186	Re: Under Cab booster? Access is a bit of an issue. According to my measurements, the reservoirs end up below the stiffner across the floor of the cab located at front of seat, which obviously should not be cut out. Only about an inch from floor to top of reservoirs. I cut another round hole behind original access hole. I have my cab off and can get to it easily now to mount, hook up lines & bleed system but will be difficult to get to, if I ever need to, once the cab is mounted and seat is replaced. Much easier to get to if under hood at firewall. My $.02

03-18-2011, 05:13 PM	#4
onedayjake Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: NE Posts: 105	Re: Under Cab booster? Ugh, I hate the lack of clearance I have with mine. Trans crossmember sucked and exhaust sucked, I made it work though and it seems to work well. If I had to do it again I would get the set up that tucks up under the dash. __________________ 1947 1/2 ton, 5.3, 4L60E, 10 bolt 1974 Jimmy, 4 inch lift, 35" Thornbirds sold

03-18-2011, 05:21 PM	#5
hsdropout Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Placerville CA Posts: 186	Re: Under Cab booster? Haven't got to exhaust yet but yea, tranny crossmember is close too (-3/4"). You need the one that angles down away from frame, not the one that is fairly straight.

03-18-2011, 05:35 PM	#6
entourageguy Yellow truck club Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Barrie Ontario Posts: 2,080	Re: Under Cab booster? Bit of a space issue with these but they do work. I found the one I put in did not work with the original hole in the floor for the pedal. Also it is a bit of fun to fill with fluid. I used a small inspection mirror with a bottle and short piece of hose to fill resevoir with fluid. A remote filler set up would be great. I had to rework my trans cross member. __________________ ................................................................ Brian ...... My hub garage address http://www.hubgarage.com/mygarage/59apache I gue$$ everything has it'$ price ALL GONE NOW *59 Chev Apache* *PRAISE THE LOWERED* 350 700r lokar shifter power MII front end, shockwaves tilt, 4 wheel discs 4-link and bags 10 bolt limited

03-18-2011, 07:48 PM	#7
mylow53 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: thousand oaks, California Posts: 732	Re: Under Cab booster? i've got one and it's just fine.no real mods other than that section of the frame is boxed in, on my truck. Due to some kid who jumped it back in 84 and cracked the frame (guilty as charged!). so i had to adjust the mount but nothing big!. over all i don't really notice any issues.... __________________ Greg 1953 chevy 1/2 ton 5 window, chevy 350 330 horse 700r tranz, lowering spindels mustang 2 frount. ford 9", airbags on 4 corners . purchased in 1983 for $325 while in high school http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=215079&page=5

03-18-2011, 11:36 PM	#8
Rods57 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Boise, Idaho Posts: 610	Re: Under Cab booster? thanks guys, so whats a good brand of one? I just dont like the way they look on the firewall, i had the stock setup from a 78 camaro but it looked wrong all tilted up.

03-19-2011, 03:56 AM	#9
55dude Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: tacoma wa. Posts: 1,037	Re: Under Cab booster? sure hear lots about tranny mount issues and exhaust clearance. read somewhere where the truck owner just mounter his further back and used a some heavy duty round stock to activate brakes.

03-19-2011, 10:24 AM	#10
Rods57 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Boise, Idaho Posts: 610	Re: Under Cab booster? Who makes the under the dash kind?

03-19-2011, 12:36 PM	#11
GRIMSS --------------- Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Central Missouri Posts: 1,791	Re: Under Cab booster? Scotts Hotrods and Kugel makes an under the dash. For some reason I thought that Justin said they make them for Kugel. Maybe not. links. Scotts Kugel __________________ 2001 GMC SIERRA 1956 Chevy Panel *Build Page* with a Scott's Hotrods IFS 1953 Chevy trucks *Project Dime Time* 1968 Camaro 1968 Volksrod "NOBACK" 55-59 one piece window *Video* 55-59 one piece window *template files* Jared

03-19-2011, 01:16 PM	#12
Richard H. Spanked once Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Intheshop, Indiana Posts: 969	Re: Under Cab booster? This how or what the remote fill looks like in my 71. The brakes are ECI. Attached Images __________________ The ole 350 budget build.

03-22-2011, 12:58 PM	#13
Jb55 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: tracy ca Posts: 94	Re: Under Cab booster? heres what i did with mine just finished this weekend Attached Images

03-22-2011, 01:56 PM	#14
GhostTown Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Idaho Posts: 305	Re: Under Cab booster?

03-23-2011, 09:47 AM	#18
956LOUIE Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: rio grande city texas Posts: 82	Re: Under Cab booster? 57 chevy pu no limit booster assy Attached Images



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