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01-18-2005, 08:12 PM
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e-brake options
with the 8 inch lift, should i just length the cables? does anyone make lengthened cables?
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01-19-2005, 07:14 AM
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The cable I think that would be the easiest to lengthen would be the one that makes the big "U" from side to side. So the brackets near each tire would need to be moved rearward and re mounted. The it's just a matter of finding a longer cable as above or having one made. Heck you might have enough slack already to make up the difference.
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1970 K25, 8' stepside bed 350/465/205 44 up front, 60 in the rear 4.10s rolling on 33" Dunlop MTs 1986 K5, 350/465/208 Dana 60/14 bolt from a cucv 36" Super Swampers TSL/SX 1983 K20 w/ CUCV axles, 350/700R4/208 sitting on 37" Goodyears 1986 M1031 6.2 diesel, TH400/NP205 locker in the rear and a LS in the front, all stock for now..... 1986 K30, 350/400/205 dana 60 and 14 bolt. I kept the drivetrain. Body/bad and chassis are gone. 1981 K30, 350/465/205 dana 60 and dually 14 bolt. Has a G80, and a flat bed. Going to replace the flat bed. 1985 K20, 350/400/208 10 bolt and SF 14 bolt. I wonder where I can find some 1 tons. Hmmmmm 
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01-19-2005, 11:01 AM
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hmm, i might have enough slack, it had way more than i neeeded for the 4 inch lift. have you gotten those new leaf springs yet?
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01-19-2005, 11:56 AM
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Tracking them through fedex ground right now. Hope to get them on the first weekend in February.
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1970 K25, 8' stepside bed 350/465/205 44 up front, 60 in the rear 4.10s rolling on 33" Dunlop MTs 1986 K5, 350/465/208 Dana 60/14 bolt from a cucv 36" Super Swampers TSL/SX 1983 K20 w/ CUCV axles, 350/700R4/208 sitting on 37" Goodyears 1986 M1031 6.2 diesel, TH400/NP205 locker in the rear and a LS in the front, all stock for now..... 1986 K30, 350/400/205 dana 60 and 14 bolt. I kept the drivetrain. Body/bad and chassis are gone. 1981 K30, 350/465/205 dana 60 and dually 14 bolt. Has a G80, and a flat bed. Going to replace the flat bed. 1985 K20, 350/400/208 10 bolt and SF 14 bolt. I wonder where I can find some 1 tons. Hmmmmm
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01-19-2005, 02:09 PM
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I think you will have to relocate those back retainer mounts for the two rear cables like Jim mentioned. I know both of my K20s are tight by the spring with the 4" Skyjacker lift. They will both pop the retaining clips when I put the truck on my lift and the rearend/springs drop down further. I should move those brackets also. I'd think a serious offroader would have the same issue also.
How close are yours Jim with the 4" lift? Ever put it up on a two post lift where the wheels drop down further? Just curious how yours look. |
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01-19-2005, 02:41 PM
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one of the previous owners has a 3" body lift in my truck on top of the 4" suspension lift so that might be whyi have so much extra slack.
jim- im sure those springs wont hit the ground before you get thme on your truck |
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01-19-2005, 02:49 PM
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Dean, When it warms above 32 degrees I'll jack her up by the frame and take a look.
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1970 K25, 8' stepside bed 350/465/205 44 up front, 60 in the rear 4.10s rolling on 33" Dunlop MTs 1986 K5, 350/465/208 Dana 60/14 bolt from a cucv 36" Super Swampers TSL/SX 1983 K20 w/ CUCV axles, 350/700R4/208 sitting on 37" Goodyears 1986 M1031 6.2 diesel, TH400/NP205 locker in the rear and a LS in the front, all stock for now..... 1986 K30, 350/400/205 dana 60 and 14 bolt. I kept the drivetrain. Body/bad and chassis are gone. 1981 K30, 350/465/205 dana 60 and dually 14 bolt. Has a G80, and a flat bed. Going to replace the flat bed. 1985 K20, 350/400/208 10 bolt and SF 14 bolt. I wonder where I can find some 1 tons. Hmmmmm
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01-19-2005, 04:53 PM
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I hear ya on the 32 degrees. It is freezing here the last few days. I hate to see my next propane bill.
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01-20-2005, 02:56 AM
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Inline Tube makes custom ebrake cables (housings and wire rope assys). They may be able to make longer rear to-the-backing-plate housings with matching wire ropes. Mucho $$$, though.
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01-20-2005, 03:07 AM
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There is a guy who makes a yoke for a xfer case that you mount a rotor to and your original ebrake cable hooks up to his caliper for about $300.
Jesse over at highangle driveline makes the kit and yoke... DW
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01-20-2005, 10:34 AM
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i looked into the t-case brake, and with the yoke, rotor and caliper it was more than i wanna spend.
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01-20-2005, 04:12 PM
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Transfer case-mounted "e-brakes" are really just parking brakes. They won't provide true emergency brake stopping force to bring a 67-72 truck to a stop from 75mph.
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