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yossarian19 · 03-20-2016, 07:51 PM

Some of the words you might be looking for are yoke, heim joint, rod end, bushing, pillow block bearing... go to your local (big) hardware store and start looking at all the oddball stuff they carry. You can get a lot done with some tools & a good local hardware store.
I wouldn't really recommend going frame mounted myself. I guess I can see why it works for a lot of folks, as you shouldn't really need to be messing with your master cylinder very often. Me? I am constantly messing with my truck, changing this or that, and since I built it out of junkyard parts I also get to repair it when things wear out. Service friendly is a big deal.

03-20-2016, 07:51 PM	#18
yossarian19 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Nevada City, CA Posts: 908	Re: Any way to Replicate Hydroboost with Mechanical Advantage? Some of the words you might be looking for are yoke, heim joint, rod end, bushing, pillow block bearing... go to your local (big) hardware store and start looking at all the oddball stuff they carry. You can get a lot done with some tools & a good local hardware store. I wouldn't really recommend going frame mounted myself. I guess I can see why it works for a lot of folks, as you shouldn't really need to be messing with your master cylinder very often. Me? I am constantly messing with my truck, changing this or that, and since I built it out of junkyard parts I also get to repair it when things wear out. Service friendly is a big deal. __________________ "Over my head" 1957 Chevy 3200, big rear window & 6 lug. Front disc, power steering, Vortec 4.8 / 4L60E swap, hydro boost brakes & patina.