What is this part mounted to rear axle?

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Dec 11, 2014 | 08:38 AM

1fast6

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What is this part mounted to rear axle?

There is a part mounted on the rear axle of my truck that looks like a limit switch. Does anyone know what it does? thanks.

I searched and googled but found nothing. maybe my terminology is wrong

Dec 11, 2014 | 10:07 AM

Rons red Ram

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Is it sticking out of the top center?
Vehicle speed sensor for ABS and speedometer operation.

Dec 11, 2014 | 11:32 AM

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Is it sticking out of the top center?
Vehicle speed sensor for ABS and speedometer operation.

no. it is mounted to the frame on one end and the diff on the other. looks like it could be for leveling or overload warning.

Dec 11, 2014 | 11:35 AM

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That's the brake bias control. More load, faster response by the rear brakes. The rod on mine fell off so I replaced it with a universal adjustable one.

Dec 11, 2014 | 12:21 PM

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I lengtened the rod on mine and the rear brakes catch better now when no load in box.

Dec 11, 2014 | 12:25 PM

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Probably same idea. Think my universal was for an air brake. Bunch of adjustable positions for the 2 piece rod. Adjust length until you get favorable braking action.

Dec 11, 2014 | 07:05 PM

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thanks for the replies.

What is this part mounted to rear axle?

What is this part mounted to rear axle?

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