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Old 07-21-2007, 11:02 AM
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When you put on LCA relocation brackets weld on or bolt on. I noticed that the bracket that holds the parking brake cable doesn't really fit any more. Is it better to bend, beat and stretch it to make it fit or just cut one end off like this guy did in this pic? Is that safe? Sorry for stealling your pic dude.

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Old 07-21-2007, 11:09 AM
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Most cut the bracket, I bent mine. It don't matter just find a way to get it out of the way.
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+1 for bending
Old 07-21-2007, 11:17 PM
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I just bent mine also.
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cut and welded that bitch in place!
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just cut one side with a dremel. i screwed with bending for a couple of minutes and just cut the bitch. that way if i ever have to screw with it again it will be a piece of cake.
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After cutting it off does it still hold ok?
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the bolt goes through both sides of the bracket. if you cut one side off there is still the other side holding it down.
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and a good dab of welding will make sure it dosnt move around
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That picture is exactly what I did also. Just trimmed off the edge and its done.




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