81 D150 - Brake Booster Options
I recently picked up an 81 D150, which at some point the previous owner removed the brake booster. I'd like to put that back, but as I am sure many of you know they are almost impossible to find. While I am not entirely opposed to used (some listed on car-part.com) when it comes to brakes, I'd prefer not to gamble. I can find boosters for a 1985 in stock, but they appear to slightly different to the 1981 so I am not sure it will work without some modification.
I did find a post on a Ramcharger forum that said "ALL my trucks and RC (Not my van), have the same 85 W250 Booster, and master. The 70's vehicles, I had to change the bolt on the brake pedal, or swap to an 80's brake pedal. Otherwise it is a direct swap." which makes me wonder if possibly the 85 booster will work, although I would have to also add a new master cylinder, but if that gets me working power brakes then I have no complaints at buying both the master cylinder and booster. But.... outside of that one post, I cannot really find anything to confirm if the 85 will work on the 81. Does anyone know if the parts from the 1985 truck can work on the 1981? Thanks |
What about hydraboost units? Those still available? Bit more expensive though....
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Look the part #/s up on rock auto and see if they will work on different years. I looked one up and it has a listing from 1979-1983.
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Originally Posted by HeyYou
(Post 3576241)
What about hydraboost units? Those still available? Bit more expensive though....
Edit: Looks like $1,700 or so, dang, readily available is a bonus, but that might have to go on the back burner for a bit as a future upgrade.
Originally Posted by Moparite
(Post 3576251)
Look the part #/s up on rock auto and see if they will work on different years. I looked one up and it has a listing from 1979-1983.
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