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Parking brake cable on explorer 8.8 won't clear tire


t0x1k

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After getting sick of my 15x10s with 3" BS I went and got 6.5BS to tuck them in, but now the parking cable will hit the tire. I can't see a way to route the cable without putting an extreme bend in it.
Someone has had to come across this issue as I have seen plenty of wide tired trucks.
Truck is a manual so I NEED the parking brake and leaving it in gear is not an option some times. A brick or chock is not happening either. Also line locks won't work, not trusting them.
 


4x4junkie

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1990
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Bronco II
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2.9 V6
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2.9L V6
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35x12.50R15
6.5" is a lot of backspace...

Maybe you can remount the p-brake cable where it's attached on the end of your leaf spring's bracket to a separate custom-made bracket placed right next to it that will bring the cable closer toward the frame. Just an idea.
 

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