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Leon E Morris · 05-29-2010, 07:56 PM

does the bracket for the emergency brake cable sit on the outside or the inside of the trailing arms? took them off to replace bushings and cant remember.

JimKshortstep4x4 · 05-29-2010, 08:03 PM

The e-brake cable bracket goes to the outside.

Jim

Leon E Morris · 05-29-2010, 08:06 PM

thanks jim really appreciate it

darush01 · 05-30-2010, 06:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Leon E Morris

thanks jim really appreciate it

I am replacing my control arms did you have an extremely hard time getting them off I broke 2 1/2 ratchets trying to break them loose

oldblue1968chevy · 05-30-2010, 09:44 PM

geez i soaked mine in everything I had then attacked em with a sledge and1 1\8 wrench, then after they broke i used a bar and 1\2" socket wrench next time i did this i used a torch and cut the nuts off lol

**NGN** · 05-30-2010, 10:48 PM

Anyone know if them bracket are being reproduced ? Thanks

05-29-2010, 07:56 PM	#1
Leon E Morris Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: cheyenne wyoming Posts: 68	trailing arm question? does the bracket for the emergency brake cable sit on the outside or the inside of the trailing arms? took them off to replace bushings and cant remember.

05-29-2010, 08:03 PM	#2
JimKshortstep4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Muskegon,MI,USA Posts: 6,026	Re: trailing arm question? The e-brake cable bracket goes to the outside. Jim __________________ 1971 Shortbox step side 4x4, 350 sbc, 3:07 rear end 1965 Impala SS 400 sbc, Muncie rock crusher 1966 Impala SS 396 bbc, TH 400 1969 El Camino, 350 sbc, TH 350 1971 Snowplow built on a Blazer frame 1972 GMC Short bed, stepside, TH 400, 427 BBC

05-29-2010, 08:06 PM	#3
Leon E Morris Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: cheyenne wyoming Posts: 68	Re: trailing arm question? thanks jim really appreciate it

05-30-2010, 09:44 PM	#5
oldblue1968chevy Grandpa in the rustmobile... Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Spokane WA/Viola TN Posts: 11,422	Re: trailing arm question? geez i soaked mine in everything I had then attacked em with a sledge and1 1\8 wrench, then after they broke i used a bar and 1\2" socket wrench next time i did this i used a torch and cut the nuts off lol __________________ John Goose-1968 C10 355,9.32-1CR, Vortec Heads ,262 voodoo, 3.73:1 3OTT (HS ride/beater/farm truck) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=317684 Grams 53-1953 Chevrolet Belair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4327784 1969 Chevy C10 Shortbed 4.5/6?" Frame off resto http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=548136 1999 Toyota Tacoma 4x4

05-30-2010, 10:48 PM	#6
NGN Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Old Bridge,NJ Posts: 814	Re: trailing arm question? Anyone know if them bracket are being reproduced ? Thanks



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