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What is this?
What does this spring thingy go to? It is just in front left rear wheel.

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i don't know but i think your finger is crooked
 
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um on my truck its hooked to one or both of the parking brake cables, holding them closer to the frame I guess?
 
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I believe it is just a hanger for one of the lines on the rear end, Brake line maybe. As far as I know anyhow
 
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dunno.. took mine off.lol
 
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its for the ebrake cable
 
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e-brake cable hold downs
 
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BOOO YAAA
 
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Its to hold your gnome.
 
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That's pretty much what I thought. Just wanted a confirmation. Gracias gents!
 
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haha my truck is much dirtier underneath than yours
 
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neat lil spring
 
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Mike how the hell did you get your frame and wheel wells so clean
 
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That spring never stays on my brake line it always pops off.
 
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haha my truck is much dirtier underneath than yours

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Mike how the hell did you get your frame and wheel wells so clean

Just painted it and when I say just paint it, I mean I took the pics. about 5 minutes after I set the spray can down. I need more paint.
 
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Yep, just an e-brake cable hanger.
 
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Yep, just a cable hanger.
 
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