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Old 11-17-2012, 09:16 AM
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Default HELP! i need an answer to get my spindle!

So i need to know if the truck has ABS...its a 94 DAK 5.2 manual. mechanic doesnt open for another hour or so and need to get the part asap. THANKS!!!
Also its a Sport. Im thinking its only rear ABS
 

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when you turn your ignition to the ON position, (do not start), see if an ABS light comes on for a few seconds and then goes back out. if it does, you atleast have rear ABS. then poke your head in both front wheel wells and look for a little wire running down to the hub. if there is a wire on one or both of the front hubs, you have ABS up front.
 
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You can always check the FAQ for quick answers.
Do I have 2WABS/RWABS Rear Wheel ABS or 4WABS/AWABS All Wheel Anti-Lock Brakes? HERE
 
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thanks guys it has ABS in the back nothing up front truck is at the shop so i could not look at it. have a great day!!! im going to the junk yard!~
 
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all these trucks had rear ABS not many had 4 wheel ABS.... if you get an ABS spindle, it will work for both apps; but a NON ABS Spindle, wont work on a truck with 4 wheel ABS because it wont have the mounting boss cast in, for the sensor; this mounting boss won't interfere in any way if your truck don't need it....
 
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picked up a spindle (they took it out) for $75 too bad the bastards charged me twice so now i gotta straighten that out but now waiting for mechanic to open again!
 
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what is wrong with the old one? and BE YOUR OWN MECHANIC. Save that labor bill.. Many places wont install parts you bring in, they have to get it themselves.... (so they can mark that up *too*)
and lastly (for now) did they charge you $150 for it? or was it a double charge at $75? Because even $75 was too high a price for a used spindle.
 
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It was a double charge that they claimed "happens sometimes give it a couple days" lol other than that my mechanic is a friend who has his own shop so i can bring my own parts and we have goods we trade not always money.
i thought 75 wasnt bad for them taking it out and just having it ready. if you think i over paid then thats your opinion. as for mechanic i dont have all the tools needed or the space do to it in. and i really dont know enough to get too far into it. i can do ok but im no mechanic. either way my bears just stunk up monday night so ugh! either way ill be back on the road tomorrow
 



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