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Old 04-21-2015, 01:15 PM   #179
JJorgensen52
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Re: New project! The "Red Herring"

Oh Sid, I forgot to answer your other question! If you look at the S10 pedal assembly, back in post #166, you'll notice there's a welded nut on the underside of the bracket right above the pedal pivot bolt. In the S10, the pedal assembly is tied to the windshield frame by a stamped brace with an M8 bolt right there - so I felt it wise to keep a brace for that reason. As well as that, even with the pedal bracket installed, there isn't much separation between the base of the column and the booster on the firewall (meaning the triangle is narrow), so over time if someone pulls on the wheel getting in and out, say, it flexes the firewall and can cause damage to the metal.

I guess it's more peace of mind for me than anything. I want this to be 100% a get in and turn the key truck, my parents aren't the most mechanically inclined so I feel better knowing it's solidly (over?)built.
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