Need help finding a Ford 9in brake part

[J Knight]

I have completely rebuilt my brakes for a 9in going into my 82 C10 and one little piece is missing and I cant find one anywhere. This is the piece Im missing and the arrow shows where it goes. Does anyone have one of these or knows where I can get one without buying a $400 brake assembly?

 

[bucket]

Isn't that just a support washer for the spring? Doesn't the rod self-center over the brake shoe? Of so, then it's really not needed, but without it then the spring's life may be shorter. Have you tried getting a hardware kit from somewhere else?

 

[J Knight]

Yes Andy that's exactly what it is even though I don't know what to call it, Ive looked everywhere but the junk yard. Ive searched every parts site I could find as well as local parts stores here in Baytown.

I bet Retro could find out where to get one.

 

[bucket]

IIRC, old AMC's (like the Wagoneer and stuff) used the same brake setup with the goofy hardware. So that's another group of applications to maybe find the part. I'll bet there's a bunch of them things at the shop I used to work for. I may be going home tomorrow, so I may be able to pick one (or a few) up sometime very soon.

 

[J Knight]

IIRC, old AMC's (like the Wagoneer and stuff) used the same brake setup with the goofy hardware. So that's another group of applications to maybe find the part. I'll bet there's a bunch of them things at the shop I used to work for. I may be going home tomorrow, so I may be able to pick one (or a few) up sometime very soon.

That would be cool if I cant locate one here.

 

[SlickGTP]

Fabbing one up shouldn't take too much effort if you can't find 'em... I'll keep a spare thought on it and see if I can come up with anywhere to find one though.

 

[J Knight]

Thanks slick, are you about to make a pick a part run?

 

[89Suburban]

So it's basically a backrest for that spring? First time I saw tat. Really don't even need that do you? This is when a plasma cutter would come in handy.

 

[SlickGTP]

I wish... None planned at the moment. Been busy with baby prep and trying to figure out how I want to get the bed back in shape and on the truck.

 

[J Knight]

So it's basically a backrest for that spring? First time I saw tat. Really don't even need that do you? This is when a plasma cutter would come in handy.

I dont think its "really needed" but if I can find one I'll go a head and put them in.

I wish... None planned at the moment. Been busy with baby prep and trying to figure out how I want to get the bed back in shape and on the truck.

I might have a little time after work to swing by the junkyard here in Baytown.

 

[SlickGTP]

That's cool... It's looking like I'll have the opportunity to start workin' 9-80s, so that might give me more chances to get out.

 

[J Knight]

Retro is my Hero!

 

[RetroC10Sport]