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**BlueBullet** · 01-31-2015, 07:52 PM

When installing a 2" lift does anyone know if the parking brake cables need to be longer then factory. I got new ones and they seem to fit tight.
Thanks
Nathan

Mike C · 02-01-2015, 09:32 PM

My Jimmy has 4" lift and stock parking brake cables. I switched to a semi-float 14 bolt moved back 1" by re-drilling perches and I used my original parking brake cables again. So the original cables should be plenty long enough for a 2" lift.

redbaron · 02-01-2015, 09:47 PM

On our K10 with 4" lift and center pin moved back 1", we had to use 3" longer park brake cables from rear end to frame. Used the stock intermediate and front cables.

**BlueBullet** · 02-01-2015, 09:48 PM

I must be looking at it wrong or possibly routing it incorrectly. Thanks for your input.

**BlueBullet** · 02-01-2015, 09:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by redbaron

On our K10 with 4" lift and center pin moved back 1", we had to use 3" longer park brake cables from rear end to frame. Used the stock intermediate and front cables.

Thanks for your input and your truck is looking real good. Can't wait to see it finished
Nathan

01-31-2015, 07:52 PM	#1
BlueBullet Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Danvers Minnesota Posts: 967	Parking Brake Cable Question When installing a 2" lift does anyone know if the parking brake cables need to be longer then factory. I got new ones and they seem to fit tight. Thanks Nathan __________________ 1972 K10 SWB wife's driver 1967 Pontiac GTO Big Bird - 1972 Longhorn K30 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=753294

02-01-2015, 09:32 PM	#2
Mike C Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Austin, TX, USA Posts: 7,727	Re: Parking Brake Cable Question My Jimmy has 4" lift and stock parking brake cables. I switched to a semi-float 14 bolt moved back 1" by re-drilling perches and I used my original parking brake cables again. So the original cables should be plenty long enough for a 2" lift. __________________ 44 Willys MB 52 M38A1 64 Corvette Coupe 68 Camaro 'vert LT1 & TH700 69 Z/28 355 12.6's @110 69 Chevy Short Step 4 1/2"/7" drop 72 Jimmy 4WD 4spd 4" & 35's 02 GMC 2500HD 4x4 Duramax

02-01-2015, 09:47 PM	#3
redbaron Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Kimberly, Id Posts: 390	Re: Parking Brake Cable Question On our K10 with 4" lift and center pin moved back 1", we had to use 3" longer park brake cables from rear end to frame. Used the stock intermediate and front cables. __________________ Mike 1972 C10 Cheyenne SWB Black Supercharged Project 1972 K10 Cheyenne SWB Copper and White http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=654175 1969 Camaro Protouring LS7 T-56 Project

02-01-2015, 09:48 PM	#4
BlueBullet Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Danvers Minnesota Posts: 967	Re: Parking Brake Cable Question I must be looking at it wrong or possibly routing it incorrectly. Thanks for your input. __________________ 1972 K10 SWB wife's driver 1967 Pontiac GTO Big Bird - 1972 Longhorn K30 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=753294



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