School me on flat towing - Page 3

mnstrburbon · 10-06-2009, 01:12 PM

No it can remain hooked up it works on demand thats why there is a pressure switch.. IE a lot of drag guys use them because of large cams and little to no vacuum at idle. So when you hit the brakes you drain the vacuum from the booster and the motor can't make up the vacuum so there is no brakes the pump kicks on and makes up for it so you dint loose brakes. It hooks to the booster not the hydraulic lines.

mnstrburbon · 10-06-2009, 01:13 PM

They also have vacuum cans to help store vacuum.

cabledawg · 10-06-2009, 06:01 PM

So your saying to just leave it hooked up and it will turn on with the truck running if it needs to? I like it, and it just might work........................

mnstrburbon · 10-06-2009, 09:47 PM

yes install and leave it hooked up// IE to ignition hot so while truck is running it would work if needed, and on a toggle override for towing.
here is a link with pic's you can see the T fitting with the pressure switch on it on the lower left corner.

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/SS...6/?image=large

cabledawg · 10-07-2009, 05:07 PM

GOOD GOD!

I was thinking that the pump was only like $50,not $250!

mnstrburbon · 10-08-2009, 12:05 AM

If being cool was cheap or easy everyone would be. you should be able to pick one up cheap check the local car swap meets and such.

noJeepshere · 10-09-2009, 12:30 PM

Not that it matters anymore.

(at the moment) I'm currently trying to part it out, but if I get this job with the county I'm looking at, it won't be for sale

Let's hope that happens

mnstrburbon · 10-09-2009, 02:32 PM

Fingers crossed for you and good luck on the new job.

mnstrburbon · 11-06-2009, 10:38 AM

well here is a loaded pic for you i just towed it 700 miles round trip to glamis and left the 42 on it as i did not want to swap tires this trip (LAZY) and no problems.

throttleissues · 11-06-2009, 05:14 PM

Hey Matt, I think you should lift the white truck so the towbar will be level.

10-06-2009, 01:12 PM	Posted in reply to cabledawg's post starting "I just thought of something. Would the..." #21
mnstrburbon Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Buena Park Ca Posts: 1,473 i Trader: (3 )	No it can remain hooked up it works on demand thats why there is a pressure switch.. IE a lot of drag guys use them because of large cams and little to no vacuum at idle. So when you hit the brakes you drain the vacuum from the booster and the motor can't make up the vacuum so there is no brakes the pump kicks on and makes up for it so you dint loose brakes. It hooks to the booster not the hydraulic lines. __________________ 78 k20 468/SM465/205 14FF 10 bolt 42x14.50 17 Iroks 1" body lift 6" front spring shakle flip in the rear 64" rear and 52" dodge front swap build thread http://coloradok5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=233479 83 Crew cab short bed, The next build

10-06-2009, 01:13 PM	Posted in reply to mnstrburbon's post starting "No it can remain hooked up it works on..." #22
mnstrburbon Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Buena Park Ca Posts: 1,473 i Trader: (3 )	They also have vacuum cans to help store vacuum. __________________ 78 k20 468/SM465/205 14FF 10 bolt 42x14.50 17 Iroks 1" body lift 6" front spring shakle flip in the rear 64" rear and 52" dodge front swap build thread http://coloradok5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=233479 83 Crew cab short bed, The next build

10-06-2009, 06:01 PM	Posted in reply to mnstrburbon's post starting "They also have vacuum cans to help..." #23
cabledawg Poster child for ADHD Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: McConnell, KS Posts: 1,283 i Trader: (0 )	So your saying to just leave it hooked up and it will turn on with the truck running if it needs to? I like it, and it just might work........................ __________________ ".......I will support and defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies, foreign and domestic......." http://www.afblues.com/ The Triplets and the Oddball

10-06-2009, 09:47 PM	Posted in reply to cabledawg's post starting "So your saying to just leave it hooked..." #24
mnstrburbon Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Buena Park Ca Posts: 1,473 i Trader: (3 )	yes install and leave it hooked up// IE to ignition hot so while truck is running it would work if needed, and on a toggle override for towing. here is a link with pic's you can see the T fitting with the pressure switch on it on the lower left corner. http://www.summitracing.com/parts/SS...6/?image=large __________________ 78 k20 468/SM465/205 14FF 10 bolt 42x14.50 17 Iroks 1" body lift 6" front spring shakle flip in the rear 64" rear and 52" dodge front swap build thread http://coloradok5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=233479 83 Crew cab short bed, The next build

10-07-2009, 05:07 PM	Posted in reply to mnstrburbon's post starting "yes install and leave it hooked up// IE..." #25
cabledawg Poster child for ADHD Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: McConnell, KS Posts: 1,283 i Trader: (0 )	GOOD GOD! I was thinking that the pump was only like $50,not $250! __________________ ".......I will support and defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies, foreign and domestic......." http://www.afblues.com/ The Triplets and the Oddball

10-08-2009, 12:05 AM	Posted in reply to cabledawg's post starting "GOOD GOD!:eek1: I was thinking that..." #26
mnstrburbon Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Buena Park Ca Posts: 1,473 i Trader: (3 )	If being cool was cheap or easy everyone would be. you should be able to pick one up cheap check the local car swap meets and such. __________________ 78 k20 468/SM465/205 14FF 10 bolt 42x14.50 17 Iroks 1" body lift 6" front spring shakle flip in the rear 64" rear and 52" dodge front swap build thread http://coloradok5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=233479 83 Crew cab short bed, The next build

10-09-2009, 12:30 PM	Posted in reply to noJeepshere's post "School me on flat towing" #27
noJeepshere Green Machine Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Ephrata, WA Posts: 3,250 i Trader: (0 )	Not that it matters anymore. (at the moment) I'm currently trying to part it out, but if I get this job with the county I'm looking at, it won't be for sale Let's hope that happens __________________ Riley OneBigA$$MistakeAmerica Help a friend in need brother whose wife has MS If you are offended by the flag of my country, please leave, as it is apparently not the flag of yours. 1981 GMC Jimmy Dead 350,SM465,NP208,front D44,rear 12-bolt, posi-trak,3.73's, no lift,31's, Click link for build thread 1999 GMC Yukon 350, 4l60e,NP 241, IFS, 10-bolt with gov-lok,3.73's, no lift,32's, Police Interceptor wheels, staying a mall-crawler.

10-09-2009, 02:32 PM	Posted in reply to noJeepshere's post starting "Not that it matters anymore.:( (at the..." #28
mnstrburbon Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Buena Park Ca Posts: 1,473 i Trader: (3 )	Fingers crossed for you and good luck on the new job. __________________ 78 k20 468/SM465/205 14FF 10 bolt 42x14.50 17 Iroks 1" body lift 6" front spring shakle flip in the rear 64" rear and 52" dodge front swap build thread http://coloradok5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=233479 83 Crew cab short bed, The next build

11-06-2009, 10:38 AM	Posted in reply to mnstrburbon's post starting "Fingers crossed for you and good luck..." #29
mnstrburbon Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Buena Park Ca Posts: 1,473 i Trader: (3 )	well here is a loaded pic for you i just towed it 700 miles round trip to glamis and left the 42 on it as i did not want to swap tires this trip (LAZY) and no problems. __________________ 78 k20 468/SM465/205 14FF 10 bolt 42x14.50 17 Iroks 1" body lift 6" front spring shakle flip in the rear 64" rear and 52" dodge front swap build thread http://coloradok5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=233479 83 Crew cab short bed, The next build

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