While under my 1083 today installing a reciever hitch i couldnt for the life of me understand what the thin channel with a spring and wire rope that went to some kind od a valve on the round cross member between the 2 rear ales like it did something if the axles traveled too far in one direction it would do something . Any ideas on what it does? Thanks
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1083 suspension question ?
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Ronmar
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It is a load sensing brake proportioning valve. Adding weight over the rear axle increases brake air applied to match the increase in traction available…
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Thanks ! What a contraption !
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Most pickups I have ever messed with have them in some form…
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agree.... in fact my old Datsun trucks used the similar design... just smaller scale.