Solution for e-brake cable on lifted first gen?
#1
Solution for e-brake cable on lifted first gen?
My e-brake cable seems too short for the travel my 1989 4runner has on the rear suspension. I'm running 4 inch marlin rear springs and the e-brake cable looks pretty unhappy at rest, let alone at full droop.
Can I lengthen the cable? Shoot, I have to lengthen the e-brake arms anyway. Maybe I can get fancy and build an L shaped extension to handle the height issue (thick pack+ rotated housing) and the length issue.
Tell me about what you did!
I am choosing to retain some kinda e-brake solution so "just cut it off" isn't a good answer for me. (but thanks anyway.)
Can I lengthen the cable? Shoot, I have to lengthen the e-brake arms anyway. Maybe I can get fancy and build an L shaped extension to handle the height issue (thick pack+ rotated housing) and the length issue.
Tell me about what you did!
I am choosing to retain some kinda e-brake solution so "just cut it off" isn't a good answer for me. (but thanks anyway.)
#2
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most people go with the trans brake. I has better holding power on inclines and gets rd of the lines on the axle. Marlin, Sky, All-Pro and a few other make one.
#3
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Loosen/relocate the e-brake cable clamps as they run along the back of the frame.
Then you can put a spacer on top of the axle:
and extend the e-brake levers to match:
http://www.4crawler.com/4x4/ForSale/...rakeExtensions
I run the stock cable on mine, and even have the front crossmember where the cable attaches lifted 3" (rasing the gas tank the same) and it works fine.
Then you can put a spacer on top of the axle:
and extend the e-brake levers to match:
http://www.4crawler.com/4x4/ForSale/...rakeExtensions
I run the stock cable on mine, and even have the front crossmember where the cable attaches lifted 3" (rasing the gas tank the same) and it works fine.
#6
Thanks folks. The e-brake cable along the frame...Is that a drop fuel tank thing?
I cut the old pivot mount off the axle and welded on a taller one out of .25 bar stock. Still need to lengthen the levers a little bit to get them off the springs (they barely touch)
I cut the old pivot mount off the axle and welded on a taller one out of .25 bar stock. Still need to lengthen the levers a little bit to get them off the springs (they barely touch)
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