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Old 09-03-2011, 08:16 PM   #1
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What Booster Braces Do I Need

This is a picture of my new booster (first Picture) that I am installing next week .

The (second picture) is of a used booster that has both braces on it .

Question : do I need both braces or just one or none with this new smaller booster ?


{{thx to teeitup for the good photo to use for my question.}}

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used booster with both braces
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Old 09-03-2011, 11:41 PM   #2
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Re: What Booster Braces Do I Need

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If you were driving it every day I would say use the braces. If it is an occasional ride I wouldn't worry about them. My original '68 with the small booster doesn't have them.

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Old 09-04-2011, 12:13 AM   #3
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Re: What Booster Braces Do I Need

my truck doesnt have it, but m parts truck i got the booster from had it, for some reason i didnt grab it, 25000 miles later no known problems
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Old 09-04-2011, 12:53 AM   #4
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Re: What Booster Braces Do I Need

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If you were driving it every day I would say use the braces. If it is an occasional ride I wouldn't worry about them. My original '68 with the small booster doesn't have them.

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Exactly what I was looking for ..mileage with out any braces and still ok.. I had others say they do not have them and so thought I would ask it here to get the final answer about it.. thx Leon

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my truck doesnt have it, but m parts truck i got the booster from had it, for some reason i didnt grab it, 25000 miles later no known problems
I would think with 25,000 miles on your truck with out braces ,that should be a pretty good test.. My miles I put on my truck are all highway miles on pretty smooth roads so again thx for the input ..
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