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Old 07-01-2014, 03:27 PM   #1
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jerry springer

does anyone know what that big spring is for that is hanging down on the inside drivers side firewall to the left of the steering column? Mine is just hanging there not hooked to anything???
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Old 07-01-2014, 03:53 PM   #2
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If it is a manual trans that would be the clutch pedal return spring. If it is an auto it might be the brake pedal return spring. If it has been converted from manual to auto trans you probably don't need it.

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Old 07-01-2014, 03:56 PM   #3
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it is an automatic (born that way)
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Old 07-01-2014, 04:12 PM   #4
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Nothing like that on mine..... can you post a pic?
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Old 07-01-2014, 04:14 PM   #5
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Nothing like that on mine..... can you post a pic?
absolutely, I will post up a pic when I get home in a little while.
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Old 07-01-2014, 08:50 PM   #6
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I have never heard of anything like that maybe a muffler return spring?
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Old 07-01-2014, 08:54 PM   #7
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I have never heard of anything like that maybe a muffler return spring?
I've heard of muffler bearings and piston return springs but never the muffler return spring!

In seriousness though, what year? Maybe it's the park brake return spring.
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Old 07-01-2014, 09:02 PM   #8
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could it possibly be a old hood spring , might have poped of at some time and the hinge replaced some people are to lazy to fish out old stuff
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Old 07-01-2014, 11:23 PM   #9
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Pictures?
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I'm thinking maybe the truck was born with a stick
The pic is turned counter clockwise 1/4 turn
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For the emergency brake? idk btw I HATE jerry springer show
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I seem to have the e brake delete
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Old 07-01-2014, 11:38 PM   #13
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Clutch pedal return spring.
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Old 07-01-2014, 11:40 PM   #14
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It doesn't look quite heavy enough for a clutch pedal spring. I'm thinking brake pedal.... I will have to check mine.

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I assumed because I have the low hump trans like the automatics came with it was born with an auto. I know I read somewhere here VIN ID CHART. I need to get the vin and check it out now that I'm curious
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That's where my brake pedal return spring is attached, but my spring appears to be much stouter than the one in your pic.
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For the emergency brake? idk btw I HATE jerry springer show
The springer show does serve a purpose though. No matter how crappy your day has been, watching 5 minutes of the Jerry Springer will be sure to make you feel better about yourself.
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Much like how fb manipulated newsfeeds to adjust your attitude. Sunlight vitamin d helps morale better.
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Maybe that's what a previous owner used to replace the original return spring? A 3spd manual would have the low hump. Ok,that's it,gotta go.That's enough drama for me
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Maybe that's what a previous owner used to replace the original return spring? A 3spd manual would have the low hump. Ok,that's it,gotta go.That's enough drama for me
I'm not sure if the drama comment is directed at me, but it was just a joke. No drama intended. My apologies.
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Brake return spring is blue, but doesn't go to the firewall. Maybe someone connected it there instead of the brake box assembly? Hard to say for sure, but the spring actually looks too light to be the brake return spring. And I think that'd certainly rule it out as the clutch spring if that's the case.
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I'm not sure if the drama comment is directed at me, but it was just a joke. No drama intended. My apologies.
Pretty sure Tim was just making a general Jerry Springer (drama) comment -- not directed at anyone here.
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Pretty sure Tim was just making a general Jerry Springer (drama) comment -- not directed at anyone here.
BINGO! Just funnin' with the title.I agree the show serves a positive purpose to society. It gives us a low marker to gauge our behavior by. No one wants to be comparable to anyone on Springer. So,when we if we find ourselves starting to behave in any way comparable we know something's got to change.
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**picks up chair, throws it in Tim's direction**
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