K-Series Parking Brake Cables Dana 60

[BigSix]

I have the stock Dana 60 in the rear of my truck. Currently only 1 parking brake cable is attached. I would like to purchase 2 new cables and install. Only problem I am having is figuring out which length is used on long beds? Also, is there a preferred brand?

[jayoldschool]

I went through the same thing, and didn't get any answers. I checked out the Inline Tube website, and found they have specific listings for everything.

[j.kirn]

original axle is not a dana 60, but you can find e-brake cables at inline tube

[Classic v6 GMC's]

Originally Posted by j.kirn

original axle is not a dana 60, but you can find e-brake cables at inline tube

GMC's have Dana axles

[padresag]

before you guys get in an arguement check the following link Spicer is dana and GMC is eaton
http://6066gmcguy.com/DriveAxle.html
does not list 60-61 applications
ron

[j.kirn]

dana spicer was used front and rear on gmcs, dana spicer on front of chevy and eaton on the rear

[padresag]

Originally Posted by j.kirn

dana spicer was used front and rear on gmcs, dana spicer on front of chevy and eaton on the rear

So that GMC chart is full of crap Joe?
ron

[j.kirn]

Have you seen a Eaton rear axle on a K series GMC?

[j.kirn]

Originally Posted by j.kirn

original axle is not a dana 60, but you can find e-brake cables at inline tube

Sorry BIG SIX I looked thru your profile and thought you had a chevy , I see your truck is a GMC

[Classic v6 GMC's]

Originally Posted by padresag

before you guys get in an arguement check the following link Spicer is dana and GMC is eaton
http://6066gmcguy.com/DriveAxle.html
does not list 60-61 applications
ron

The chart shows that 1000, 1500, K-1000 and K-1500 GMC trucks came with Spicer rear axle's which are dana's.

[padresag]

Originally Posted by Classic v6 GMC's

The chart shows that 1000, 1500, K-1000 and K-1500 GMC trucks came with Spicer rear axle's which are dana's.

this is all that you said; "GMC's have Dana axles"
ron

[aerotruk63]

Front cable is 3860946 GMC & Chevrolet front cable K10 & K20. Same part number in the Canadian Parts Book as well as the American.



Rear Cables are a mystery, as I don't know the 1965 GMC parts Book at all.
There's listings for K10, K15 & K40? No mention of a K20 or K25.

[BigSix]

I guess technically I have a K15 which would be the Dana 60 3/4 ton of the day. What would my long bed require based on that list though?

[aerotruk63]

65 2 2441905 K15--#20896-1*ON REAR AXLE* 5/16-24 THD, 74-1/16 LONG

The 2 would indicate that two cables would be required, therefore there is no left or right.
5/16-24 if like the Chevy would be the threaded part of the cable at the cross member but #20896-1? Would that be a reference to the way it attaches to the rear brake shoe?

74 1/16" LONG according to the info in the parts book