Outdooricon. I'd highly suggest not even purchasing any channels on your rear-end. Typically, it is less expensive to purchase a rear-end without ABS...no sense in paying for pieces you don't use. It doesn't really matter which way you choose the rear-end...just a little advise.

The only reason why we need to know which channel ABS you currently have is the fact we include different components for the two setups. 3 channel cars only have one line leading to the rear...LT1/LS1 setups are also different and use different diameter tubing. You'd want to order the setup and indicate 4 channel.

No matter if you purchase a rear with ABS, 3 channel or 4, you'll just connect the rear lines to the rear-end the way they are now.

1slowformula is correct regarding how lines run...keep in mind, different tubing diameter is used within LS1/LT1 combo's...as long as upon checkout you indicate which channel and which part number you need...We'll do the rest for you.

1slowformula, that is the kit that you'd need if you need the double flare tool. If you have a tool, you'll need SJM-1ABSX2 which is 20.00 less.

 

Hey steve, can you post the part number for the non TCS throttle cable for a 99? I forgot to write it down when I was back home for spring break. The kit looks great BTW.

 

Well, I feel like an idiot... I wouldn't want to buy a rear-end with ABS, or Traction Control... But it's been so long since I was looking at them that I didn't even remember you could buy a rear with no channels. So Steve, what happens if I bought a no-channel rear-end in two years, after having your kit set-up for the original... it basically won't work anymore, right?

 

OK I hope this doesn't come off badly, but I don't think you grasp what this kit does, the differences between the brake lines and system and the rearend sensors...

First thing I shoud say is stop thinking about it as though they were linked. The kits SJM sells is to remove the ABS distribution block in the brake system. This is where the you might be getting confused, that distribution block is different for cars that came with 3 or 4 ch ABS systems. The rearend hold sensors for that tells the system to work, If you remove the system it does not matter if you have a rear with or without sensors, because there is now system... Like myself I have a 4ch car, but when I swapped the rear I took off all the rear sensors and wireing, but still have the distro block, and this is why I am going to get the kit to remove that heavy block from my engine bay since I don't have the ABS hooked up anyhow...

 

Thanks for the info John, I think I understand now... so, the reason Steve needs to know which channel my car is, is because if it's 4 channel, there are two brake lines coming from the rear versus 2. However, that isn't what makes the car 4 channel, it's the electrical sensors and whatnot that make it 4 channel. So, I could get a no-channel rear end in the future and still run two brake lines to the rear. Thanks for the help guys!

 

That's it

 

What a great thread from the dead.

Perfect for those wanting to install a 9" rearend !

 

Very nice Matt!I
Im wonder though instead of coming out of the porportional valve and going over with a short line to another block to meet the stock lines, if you could just put on a diffrent coupler on the end of each of the porportioning valve themselves and bring both lines over derictly to the porportioning valves themselves

 

I finally got around to doing mine. I used SJM's kit and I also made a little L-shaped bracket to mount the prop valve. (I hate drilling holes in the car, fortunately, there were already holes right where they were needed.)

 

Heres my Lt1 set up. I didnt see in my directions how to delete the ABS light now I cant find them.

 

Wow cleans up the engine bay alot,I will be picking this up shortly Steve at SJM is a true pleasure to deal with.

 

I guess steve is no longer a sponsor?

 

lets see some more updated kits! I just ordered mine.

 

How much adjustment are you using on the prop valve? I did not need any to keep the brake balance like stock.

 

That looks awesome AChotrod! I ordered a setup thursday and can't wait to get it done!

 

Need a quick question answered from you guys:

How do you know if you used to have 3 or 4 channel? Is it the number of lines coming off the ABS block? If so I had 2 coming in from the master, and 4 going out.

Also, does this kit have all the T's that I need? I want to order this and not need to run and grab any other parts

Thanks!

 

 

if you have 4 lines to the block then you have a 4 channel rear if only 3 lines then its a 3 channel rear

 

Man that looks clean nice ride.....

 

For what it's worth there cars braking feels so much better after abs delete.