Parking brake cables and shocks

[Sam27]

Anyone replaced the parking brake cables on an M1008? All mine are basically shot, but I'm having a hard time finding replacements - looking for a lead. The dealer can't tell me what I need unless I tear them off and bring them in for measuring or something. I can do it, but what a pain. Inline tube can make a set, but I need to mail them to them to copy them (they can even make stainless. Cool, but overkill for this rough truck.)

Also, any advice on replacement shocks? Mine are shot. I don't want anything fancy, should I just get the ones for a civilian K30?

TIA

 

[mangus580]

Sam, both the brake cables and the shocks should be the same as the civilian K30. Go to your favorite auto parts for them.

 

[Sam27]

What kind of parts store are you talking about? Autozone and places like that say it s a dealer item - brake cable I mean. I'm sure they have shocks.

 

[mangus580]

Try a good brake shop, or look online. I know they are out there.

 

[85-m1028]

I got mine from the dealership, I just told them its a k30, be sure to specify that its a single wheel 14bolt ff axle and NOT a dana 70

 

[captw]

as the other lads have suggested, the brake setup is the same as a K30..as for the shocks, use a good heavy duty gas shock, they're reasonably priced and you'll be amazed at how different the truck handles