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beonkey · 01-11-2013, 11:26 AM

Hi
I am doing a conversion on my 72 jimmy from 4wd to 2wd. I will post the conversion when it is mostly complete with details, but I have run into a block and need your help.

I have tried to search it already.

I converted from leaf to trailing arms, I have new rear cables for the trailing arm set up and need to know if the intermediate cable or the front cable differ from a 4wd to 2wd and maybe pics of a 2wd set up. I have seen the short bed truck setup but not sure they're the same. Right now the intermediate cable is too short and it looks as if mounting for the front cable is too long......

Any help is appreciated.
Thanks.
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4oldcars · 01-11-2013, 05:59 PM

I'd like to see the set up on this also. Mine didn't have an emergency brake when I bought it. PO had removed it?????? I bought parts but have not put it in. Not sure what goes where.

beonkey · 01-11-2013, 10:58 PM

Thanks Woogeroo, I am actually familiar with the layout of the truck ebrake as it is all over this forum, I am concerned with what I need to change out on my blazer, like the front cable..is it a different length from 4wd to 2wd as well as the intermediate cable?

The link you sent is very informative and will definitely help the other post in this thread.

01-11-2013, 11:26 AM	#1
beonkey Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Tustin, CA Posts: 229	E brake cable question Hi I am doing a conversion on my 72 jimmy from 4wd to 2wd. I will post the conversion when it is mostly complete with details, but I have run into a block and need your help. I have tried to search it already. I converted from leaf to trailing arms, I have new rear cables for the trailing arm set up and need to know if the intermediate cable or the front cable differ from a 4wd to 2wd and maybe pics of a 2wd set up. I have seen the short bed truck setup but not sure they're the same. Right now the intermediate cable is too short and it looks as if mounting for the front cable is too long...... Any help is appreciated. Thanks. Posted via Mobile Device

01-11-2013, 05:59 PM	#2
4oldcars Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: On The Beach, S C Posts: 613	Re: E brake cable question I'd like to see the set up on this also. Mine didn't have an emergency brake when I bought it. PO had removed it?????? I bought parts but have not put it in. Not sure what goes where. __________________ 4oldcars Driving: 1971 Jimmy w/68 Chev front clip, 1953 Bel Air 2 dr hdtp, 1996 Roadmaster wagon, 2000 Eldorado The ones I let go: 1931 2 dr sedan, 1935 pick up, 1938 2 dr sedan, 1962 SS 454, 1963 409 wagon, 1970 short bed, 1972 short bed, 1972 sub, 1976 short bed, 1986 long bed, 03 short bed

01-11-2013, 10:58 PM	#3
beonkey Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Tustin, CA Posts: 229	Re: E brake cable question Thanks Woogeroo, I am actually familiar with the layout of the truck ebrake as it is all over this forum, I am concerned with what I need to change out on my blazer, like the front cable..is it a different length from 4wd to 2wd as well as the intermediate cable? The link you sent is very informative and will definitely help the other post in this thread.

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