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Wreckless_71 · 10-29-2007, 08:28 PM

I have a K10 lifted 4 inches, now I don't know what to do about the park brake cables hangers clips, etc. Please let me know what you have done or seen done. about all i can think of is to relocate the rear cable slots and to make an intermediate cable?

Wreckless_71 · 10-30-2007, 02:10 PM

Come on guys I really need help here.

LONGHAIR · 10-30-2007, 02:28 PM

I don't recall it ever being a problem.

Wreckless_71 · 11-04-2007, 01:59 AM

Please...

**Yukon Jack** · 11-04-2007, 10:56 AM

When I lifted my 69 K20 4" initially I just had to adjust the nut on the threaded rod to make it a bit longer. Is that possible for you?

If not, what about getting a coupler and a short piece of all thread to make it longer?

Wreckless_71 · 11-05-2007, 03:48 PM

I'll post some pics to explain... The cable from the rear axle that runs up to the bracket on the inside of the frame just in front of the x-member is too short, about 6 inches to short, or maybe just 4.

68K20 x Drill · 11-05-2007, 10:37 PM

I remember mine not working out, and I got a 12" extention cable form some kind of longbed F@rd at the JY.

**jaros44sr** · 11-06-2007, 06:49 AM

I didn't do the lift, PO did it before I bought it, but I have 4" blocks in the rear and it seems alittle tight but works. If you measure your cables, I'll tell you what size lenght mine are and you can go from there. It might give you a reference point to start with. I doubt my PO changed e-brake cables.... J.

sea chief · 11-06-2007, 09:11 AM

I did a 6" lift on my 72 and had the same problem. I ground off the rivits on the cable brackets and moved them back on the frame as far as they woud go and bolted them there. I thenhad plenty of slack

Wreckless_71 · 11-10-2007, 10:20 PM

Sea Chief... do you have any pics of where you moved them to... I think I'll go with the grind and bolt method

DirtyLarry · 11-11-2007, 12:35 AM

After a 4” ORD rear shackle flip (6” total lift) my ’78 rear brake cables were majorly streeaattchhed. My buddy fabricated and welded these brake cable bosses on for me while I torqued the U-bolts. They work great.

It would seem this would work on a 67-72 as well.

10-29-2007, 08:28 PM	#1
Wreckless_71 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Kelso, WA Posts: 363	Lift Help I have a K10 lifted 4 inches, now I don't know what to do about the park brake cables hangers clips, etc. Please let me know what you have done or seen done. about all i can think of is to relocate the rear cable slots and to make an intermediate cable? __________________ 1972 K10 4" lift, 35’s, 383 stroker, 700r4, current project. 1971 C10 3"/5" static drop, 355/350. "La Bamba.” The current daily driver.

10-30-2007, 02:10 PM	#2
Wreckless_71 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Kelso, WA Posts: 363	Re: Lift Help Come on guys I really need help here. __________________ 1972 K10 4" lift, 35’s, 383 stroker, 700r4, current project. 1971 C10 3"/5" static drop, 355/350. "La Bamba.” The current daily driver.

10-30-2007, 02:28 PM	#3
LONGHAIR just can't cover up my redneck Join Date: May 2004 Location: Columbus OH Posts: 11,414	Re: Lift Help I don't recall it ever being a problem.

11-04-2007, 01:59 AM	#4
Wreckless_71 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Kelso, WA Posts: 363	Re: Lift Help Please... __________________ 1972 K10 4" lift, 35’s, 383 stroker, 700r4, current project. 1971 C10 3"/5" static drop, 355/350. "La Bamba.” The current daily driver.

11-04-2007, 10:56 AM	#5
Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,686	Re: Lift Help When I lifted my 69 K20 4" initially I just had to adjust the nut on the threaded rod to make it a bit longer. Is that possible for you? If not, what about getting a coupler and a short piece of all thread to make it longer? __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14

11-05-2007, 03:48 PM	#6
Wreckless_71 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Kelso, WA Posts: 363	Re: Lift Help I'll post some pics to explain... The cable from the rear axle that runs up to the bracket on the inside of the frame just in front of the x-member is too short, about 6 inches to short, or maybe just 4. Attached Images __________________ 1972 K10 4" lift, 35’s, 383 stroker, 700r4, current project. 1971 C10 3"/5" static drop, 355/350. "La Bamba.” The current daily driver.

11-05-2007, 10:37 PM	#7
68K20 x Drill Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Freedom CA Posts: 488	Re: Lift Help I remember mine not working out, and I got a 12" extention cable form some kind of longbed F@rd at the JY. __________________ 68 Chevrolet k20 Longbed 350 SM465/205, Dana 44, 14bolt, Power steering, Power Disk Brakes, 35" BFGs. 84 Chevrolet Suburban K20 6.2 Banks turbo TH400/NP208 Now with G80 68 GMC C20 Parts? Truck And a few cars

11-06-2007, 06:49 AM	#8
jaros44sr Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Philadelphia, Pa. 19454 Posts: 9,766	Re: Lift Help I didn't do the lift, PO did it before I bought it, but I have 4" blocks in the rear and it seems alittle tight but works. If you measure your cables, I'll tell you what size lenght mine are and you can go from there. It might give you a reference point to start with. I doubt my PO changed e-brake cables.... J. __________________ Semper Fi...Uncle Sam, you da man All parts offered to help are free, unless otherwise noted Dont try this stuff in my build thread, unless you have 55 years of mechanical OTJ training SAFETY FIRST AS usual, off topic They say your mind goes second, can't remember the first Jim

11-06-2007, 09:11 AM	#9
sea chief Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: vermont Posts: 27	Re: Lift Help I did a 6" lift on my 72 and had the same problem. I ground off the rivits on the cable brackets and moved them back on the frame as far as they woud go and bolted them there. I thenhad plenty of slack __________________ 1967 K-20, 1969 K-20, 1970 C-30 dump,1971 K-20 1972 K-20, 1972 C-10, 1968 Grandprix John Deere 350c Dozer, 3414 International backhoe 1972 International 1600 Flatbed

11-10-2007, 10:20 PM	#10
Wreckless_71 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Kelso, WA Posts: 363	Re: Lift Help Sea Chief... do you have any pics of where you moved them to... I think I'll go with the grind and bolt method __________________ 1972 K10 4" lift, 35’s, 383 stroker, 700r4, current project. 1971 C10 3"/5" static drop, 355/350. "La Bamba.” The current daily driver.

11-11-2007, 12:35 AM	#11
DirtyLarry Windy Corner of a Dirty Street Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Pueblo West, Colorado Posts: 2,926	Re: Lift Help After a 4” ORD rear shackle flip (6” total lift) my ’78 rear brake cables were majorly streeaattchhed. My buddy fabricated and welded these brake cable bosses on for me while I torqued the U-bolts. They work great. It would seem this would work on a 67-72 as well. Attached Images __________________ Current vehicle collection: 1978 Chevrolet K10, 8.1L, NV4500, NP205 1989 Chevrolet Suburban, 8.1L, NV4500, NP241 1993 Chevrolet C1500 Sportside, TBI 7.4L, 4L60E 2001 Chevrolet K2500HD, Ext Cab, SWB, 8.1L, ZF 6 speed 2014 Chevrolet Impala LTZ 3.6L Vortec 8.1L because life is too short to tolerate underpowered vehicles Instagram

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