ABS - not that hard? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

apstguy · 07-16-2003, 02:15 PM

This is another one of those pipe dream things but, would it be all that difficult to put ABS on one of these trucks? (other than big $$$) From what I understand, it takes 3 sensors and the control/pump box. I don't know if you would have to change information in the ABS computer like caliper size, weight of the truck, blah, blah. But our '99 Tahoes system seems relitively simple with the electronics and pump in one box plus the sensors. Seems more like a modular system to me. I'm tired of locking up my brakes and would probably do so more WHEN I put on the rear disc brake conversion. (Years down the road).

**swervin ervin** · 07-16-2003, 02:30 PM

I have no idea about ABS. I do know I wouldn't want them if I could. ABS sucks, IMO.

Here's your answer to locking the rears. Worked for me.

http://www.73-87.com/garage/lbs.htm

PHOENIX · 07-16-2003, 02:38 PM

i agree, I do not like abs.

apstguy · 07-18-2003, 05:43 AM

Can you get a picture of it installed in your truck Mike? I would really aperciate it.

BTW: ABS has saved me in more than one occasion in the Tahoe...

**swervin ervin** · 07-18-2003, 12:05 PM

Tyler,

here is a pic of the LBS installed. It is mounted on the passenger side frame rail.

Russell · 07-18-2003, 08:31 PM

ABS is the most common factor in SUV rollovers. 90% of all rolled Blazers, Tahoes, and Suburbans is due to the driver slamming on the brakes while swerving at the same time, since the brakes don't lock up, they have full steering power, and turn so hard that they roll the vehicle. If they didn't have ABS, then the vehicle would lock up, and not move anywhere slamming into whatever is in the way with a higher chance of occupant survival...

07-16-2003, 02:15 PM	#1
apstguy LED King Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 2,087	ABS - not that hard? This is another one of those pipe dream things but, would it be all that difficult to put ABS on one of these trucks? (other than big $$$) From what I understand, it takes 3 sensors and the control/pump box. I don't know if you would have to change information in the ABS computer like caliper size, weight of the truck, blah, blah. But our '99 Tahoes system seems relitively simple with the electronics and pump in one box plus the sensors. Seems more like a modular system to me. I'm tired of locking up my brakes and would probably do so more WHEN I put on the rear disc brake conversion. (Years down the road). __________________ Tyler 1985 C10 305 w/ Bowtie OD TH700R4 3.42 LSD 202,000 miles 2006 Ford Focus ZX3 5-speed Stick 2016 Chevy Spark EV Gone: 2002.5 VW GTI 24v VR6 Gone: 2008 VW R32

07-16-2003, 02:30 PM	#2
swervin ervin You get what you pay for Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Cherryville, NC Posts: 4,798	I have no idea about ABS. I do know I wouldn't want them if I could. ABS sucks, IMO. Here's your answer to locking the rears. Worked for me. http://www.73-87.com/garage/lbs.htm __________________ Mike 1985 Chevy C-10

07-16-2003, 02:38 PM	#3
PHOENIX Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Phoenix, Arizona Posts: 4,703	i agree, I do not like abs. __________________ * AVOID: LOPER'S PERMORANCE / LOPERSPEED.COM OF PHOENIX, AZ & COTTMAN TRANSMISSION *

07-18-2003, 05:43 AM	#4
apstguy LED King Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 2,087	Can you get a picture of it installed in your truck Mike? I would really aperciate it. BTW: ABS has saved me in more than one occasion in the Tahoe... __________________ Tyler 1985 C10 305 w/ Bowtie OD TH700R4 3.42 LSD 202,000 miles 2006 Ford Focus ZX3 5-speed Stick 2016 Chevy Spark EV Gone: 2002.5 VW GTI 24v VR6 Gone: 2008 VW R32

07-18-2003, 08:31 PM	#6
Russell Professional Grade Join Date: May 2003 Location: Fort McMurray, Alberta Posts: 7,915	ABS is the most common factor in SUV rollovers. 90% of all rolled Blazers, Tahoes, and Suburbans is due to the driver slamming on the brakes while swerving at the same time, since the brakes don't lock up, they have full steering power, and turn so hard that they roll the vehicle. If they didn't have ABS, then the vehicle would lock up, and not move anywhere slamming into whatever is in the way with a higher chance of occupant survival... __________________ 1995 Chevrolet 2 Door Tahoe (6.6L LBZ Duramax / ZF6 / NP241 with 1 ton solid axle swap)

07-18-2003, 12:05 PM	#5
swervin ervin You get what you pay for Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Cherryville, NC Posts: 4,798	Tyler, here is a pic of the LBS installed. It is mounted on the passenger side frame rail.

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