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Old 08-29-2016, 05:57 PM   #1
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Arrow WTB: Parking Brake Cable Spring ('72 4x4)

I'm looking for the Parking Brake spring that connects between the end of the front cable adjustment rod and the body cross-member. Mine is from a '72 4x4 Blazer but I'm pretty sure it is the same on a K10. Link below to my WTB thread with pictures in the Blazer section.

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Old 08-29-2016, 07:52 PM   #2
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Re: WTB: Parking Brake Cable Spring ('72 4x4)

Our local Ace Hardware has an extension spring selection and they carry a spring that is pretty close to what you need.

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Old 08-30-2016, 08:32 PM   #3
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Re: WTB: Parking Brake Cable Spring ('72 4x4)

Thanks Jim, I may end up having to go that route. Right now I don't have anything to go off of so I'd like to find one from a part out or even if in rough shape I can use it as a guide for a close hardware replacement.
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Old 09-03-2016, 12:34 PM   #4
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Re: WTB: Parking Brake Cable Spring ('72 4x4)

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Old 09-06-2016, 05:20 PM   #5
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Re: WTB: Parking Brake Cable Spring ('72 4x4)

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Old 09-23-2016, 10:47 PM   #6
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Re: WTB: Parking Brake Cable Spring ('72 4x4)

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Re: WTB: Parking Brake Cable Spring ('72 4x4)

Jeff,

I have one I could send you for shipping price.

I will get a picture when I am back Sunday evening.

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Re: WTB: Parking Brake Cable Spring ('72 4x4)

John. That would be great.
Thanks, Jeff.
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Old 09-25-2016, 11:54 PM   #9
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Re: WTB: Parking Brake Cable Spring ('72 4x4)

Here you go. Not perfect but may work for you.

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Old 09-26-2016, 05:14 PM   #12
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Re: WTB: Parking Brake Cable Spring ('72 4x4)

John. I really appreciate your effort on this but the one off my Blazer is only about 7" overall length so that one won't work.
Again thanks for trying.
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Old 09-26-2016, 08:00 PM   #13
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Re: WTB: Parking Brake Cable Spring ('72 4x4)

We have several 4x4's and one Blazer and the springs are the same approximate length as the 7" length you mentioned. I will check with my local hardware to see if they have one that will work for you.

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Old 09-26-2016, 08:26 PM   #14
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Re: WTB: Parking Brake Cable Spring ('72 4x4)

Around me I haven't had any luck. I found one close at 6.5 but the gauge of wire was much thicker and much higher pull force.
If you see something I'd be interested in knowing.
Thanks. I did find one online but minimum order was 100 pieces!!
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Old 09-28-2016, 05:21 PM   #15
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Re: WTB: Parking Brake Cable Spring ('72 4x4)

I measured the one stock extension spring that is on one of my trucks and the approximate measurements are as follows:

Length 7"
Diameter 1/2"
Wire diameter .o67
Ends 1 1/2", (both)
Wound coil length, 5"

I have not been able to check out the springs at the hardware but will so soon as I found that I need one, also!

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Re: WTB: Parking Brake Cable Spring ('72 4x4)

Jeff,
If you can't come up with anything, I think I have one. Let me know, and I will look for if.
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Old 09-29-2016, 10:38 PM   #17
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Re: WTB: Parking Brake Cable Spring ('72 4x4)

Paul. Yes I'm still needing. Please take a look and let me know.
Thanks.
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Re: WTB: Parking Brake Cable Spring ('72 4x4)

No luck on springs at the hardware store.

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Old 10-01-2016, 01:15 PM   #19
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Re: WTB: Parking Brake Cable Spring ('72 4x4)

Thanks for looking. Maybe Paul will find the one he mentioned.
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Re: WTB: Parking Brake Cable Spring ('72 4x4)

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Paul. Yes I'm still needing. Please take a look and let me know.
Thanks.
Jeff,
After looking around and pulling the same spring off of my 4 Blazers, I think I can say without a doubt this is the correct spring.
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Re: WTB: Parking Brake Cable Spring ('72 4x4)

Wow. Thats where they all are.
PM me what you want for one and Ill get you payment sent. In fact I'd go for two if you want to get rid of more.
Thanks. Jeff.
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Wow. Thats where they all are.
PM me what you want for one and Ill get you payment sent. In fact I'd go for two if you want to get rid of more.
Thanks. Jeff.
Jeff,
Just PM me a shipping address and I will send you one, assuming you have a US address for shipping. Just put me in line if your Blazer ever needs a new home.
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Re: WTB: Parking Brake Cable Spring ('72 4x4)

Paul PM sent. Thank you very much.
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