The "WTF Is This" Game
Hi-Rev Motorsports
Joined: Aug 2009
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From: Northern Indiana
the rear ABS usually doesnt work at all...
Alot of the trucks I have worked on including my own do not work.
the line that goes nowhere under the ABS is a broken brake line...that was by-passed
the coffee can is a vacuum reservoir for your heater controls...
Alot of the trucks I have worked on including my own do not work.
the line that goes nowhere under the ABS is a broken brake line...that was by-passed
the coffee can is a vacuum reservoir for your heater controls...
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Joined: Jul 2008
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From: Long Beach Calimexifornia
As dr b say's, RABS are a notorious "FAIL" for these beast's. The first thing I fixed on my truck when I got it.
Was it worth the time & expense? Personally it was, as I have to have everything functional. That's just me. But these RABS systems don't really "set the world on fire" when they are working perfectly.
If you do it your way, watch for Popo. , I believe that could be construed as Reckless Driving. Certainly probable cause for stop. Although I have 3k officers in my town. Maybe you only have to watch for "Andy" & Barney".
Last edited by ymeski56; Feb 7, 2011 at 10:36 AM.
Hi-Rev Motorsports
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From: Northern Indiana
Id rather have ABS on the front as without it winter driving is USELESS without weight...
front tires lock and you slide long time...I put a 1000lbs of weight in mine and most of the braking is on the rear in slick conditions...
front tires lock and you slide long time...I put a 1000lbs of weight in mine and most of the braking is on the rear in slick conditions...
broke white boy
Joined: Oct 2008
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From: mid missouri aka the sticks
just think what the top of the fuel tanks look like lol and all the other rust spots lol spring hangers, rear shock mounts, front coil buckets, i can only imagine what the body on that looks like
if you want a new to you used abs unit i've got one i left on my parts frame they run 160+ on rock auto
if you want a new to you used abs unit i've got one i left on my parts frame they run 160+ on rock auto
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Old fart
Joined: Jan 2011
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From: NE of Atlanta - Georgia
Yeah - the truck was a Detroit Michigan truck until it moved down south where we picked it up from the original owner.
My son wanted a project, and a running, solid vehicle for 1,000 bucks can't be beat.
Okay, maybe semi-solid.
Okay ... a RUNNING vehicle for 1,000 bucks that starts right up every time can't be beat :p
My son wanted a project, and a running, solid vehicle for 1,000 bucks can't be beat.
Okay, maybe semi-solid.
Okay ... a RUNNING vehicle for 1,000 bucks that starts right up every time can't be beat :p
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Old fart
Joined: Jan 2011
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From: NE of Atlanta - Georgia
Round two!!!
This is below the carbon filter, next to the radiator. I'm pretty sure that hose isn't supposed to be all chewed up like a squirrel or rat got to it. Truck runs - I'm guessing it's an emissions thing, but I have no idea.
This is below the carbon filter, next to the radiator. I'm pretty sure that hose isn't supposed to be all chewed up like a squirrel or rat got to it. Truck runs - I'm guessing it's an emissions thing, but I have no idea.