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Old 10-04-2010, 09:02 PM
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help--brake proportioning rod

Hey guys, just posted in the 2nd gen no drivetrain forum--I'm trying to get a '98 24 valve through the out-of-province and I need that little proportioning rod that hooks between the rear axle and the brake proportioning valve. Even if I could borrow one for a few days just for the inspection, and wire up the lever afterward . . . . Any of you able to help out?

Even a part number would be great, nobody can figure out what I'm talking about at the parts store or the dealer . . .
Old 10-04-2010, 09:18 PM
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I know it. might get it at a wreckers actually. did they call you on it already? or you think they will?
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yeah, they already did. I have a few things to fix but the truck was worth it. I called a couple wreckers here in Edmonton and nobody had anything, but there are still a few to call.

There was quite a list of things to fix, but only two that I'm stuck on--the missing rod and the air bag light is on. I replaced the clockspring, cruise buttons work, so looks like a dealer trip for that one .
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I would consider finding the service bulletin from Dodge, and ordering the hose that eliminates the whole load-sensing valve. Then you never have to worry again.
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I concur, thats why I was asking if they]ve seen it yet. just get rid of the works. now if theres a TSB out for it. yank it and carry on.
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well well. First I've heard of that--thanks guys!! Now to do some digging . . .
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This looks like this is the TSB:

The hose p/n is in the bulletin...

http://dodgeram.info/tsb/1998/05-04-98.htm
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That's the one, just came across it in a post here. 75% GVW and ride height altered . . . . not sure if that will fly. HMMMMMPHH. I hate out of province inspections . . .
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jjst tell him you will be hooked to a trailer 80% of the time.
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Yeah, it should be ok. Mebbe what I'll do just in case is go ask him about it, inform him of the TSB and get his OK on it before I go to all the trouble of opening and bleeding the brake system.
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