What Is This - Photo Inside

Z Rated · 08-25-2006, 09:34 PM

Found this on the ground just under the drivers side door close to the tire. It was found in the garage area so it more than likly came from the Blazer It looks like a spring of some sort, I think there may have been a hook and the other end that broke off. Car seems to drive fine. I have a 1995 Blazer LT 4x4 4 Door. Thanks!

Crazy_C · 08-25-2006, 09:36 PM

hood spring?

***andocommando*** · 08-25-2006, 09:49 PM

looks like it is outta a seat of a mattress

Z Rated · 08-25-2006, 09:53 PM

I checked the hood and it doesnt have any springs on it except the main one in the front. I dont think it came for a seat or matress because it has a lot of rust on it. Thanks for the replies!

***andocommando*** · 08-25-2006, 09:54 PM

trampoline spring

MidwestScrapen · 08-25-2006, 10:07 PM

Spring off parking brake?

Z Rated · 08-25-2006, 10:16 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by MidwestScrapen

Spring off parking brake?

Ya, thats one thing I thought of, it was found right under the parking brake line, but the line is still connected and the brake seems to operate normally. I dunno.

BudRacing · 08-27-2006, 12:38 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by Z Rated

Ya, thats one thing I thought of, it was found right under the parking brake line, but the line is still connected and the brake seems to operate normally. I dunno.

Does it release with a snap or does it just ease off?

Z Rated · 08-27-2006, 05:20 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by BudRacing

Does it release with a snap or does it just ease off?

What do you mean?

BTW: The spring is about 4-5 inches long. The Blazer is actually an LS, not an LT if that means anything. Thanks.

ForeverScorned · 08-27-2006, 06:00 AM

im curious on this post cuz my parking break doesnt snap back and the handle doesnt slide back in, is that whats missing? and sorry to whore the thread.

casey53 · 08-27-2006, 08:47 AM

Muffler spring.
It connects next to the bearing housing and reduces Rf gain through body mount adjuster rod.
Replace this right away, go to any NAPA store and ask for one.
With the LS model, you'll need a green one.

STILL4WD · 08-27-2006, 09:00 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by casey53

Muffler spring.
It connects next to the bearing housing and reduces Rf gain through body mount adjuster rod.
Replace this right away, go to any NAPA store and ask for one.
With the LS model, you'll need a green one.

what is Rf?

02_Black_XBlazer · 08-28-2006, 04:48 PM

He's joking.

02_Black_XBlazer · 08-28-2006, 04:50 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Z Rated

Found this on the ground just under the drivers side door close to the tire. It was found in the garage area so it more than likly came from the Blazer It looks like a spring of some sort, I think there may have been a hook and the other end that broke off. Car seems to drive fine. I have a 1995 Blazer LT 4x4 4 Door. Thanks!

Looks like the spring underneath the seat that runs from the bottom of the seat to the rear of the seat bracket/mount. Do you have power seats or manual adjustable seats?

RapidRon · 08-28-2006, 04:53 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by 97NAS10SS

He's joking.

s10n20s · 08-28-2006, 04:56 PM

ebrake spring i tink

Crazy_C · 08-28-2006, 05:02 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by 97NAS10SS

Looks like the spring underneath the seat that runs from the bottom of the seat to the rear of the seat bracket/mount. Do you have power seats or manual adjustable seats?

i 2nd that if its not outta your truck i might belong to another car, my malibus seat spring looks just like that.

BeyondeXtReMe · 08-28-2006, 09:05 PM

i would think its the ebrake spring

99 Sdime · 08-28-2006, 09:08 PM

i call trampoline spring with ando

STILL4WD · 08-28-2006, 09:15 PM

im soo confused

BudRacing · 08-31-2006, 06:14 PM

Parking Brakes are overrated with automatics anyway. Toss it.

p07r0457 · 09-01-2006, 01:45 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by BudRacing

Parking Brakes are overrated with automatics anyway. Toss it.

until the parking pawl in the tranny snaps... then you'll be grateful you have the e-brake!

***dirttysouth*** · 09-01-2006, 01:49 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by p07r0457

until the parking pawl in the tranny snaps... then you'll be grateful you have the e-brake!

What

p07r0457 · 09-08-2006, 03:35 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by dirttysouth

What

the parking prawl is a pin inside an automatic transmission which prevents the driveshaft from spinning while in the "Park" position. This is not a strong part. When on an incline, you should always use your e-brake to help stop some of the weight from going all on the parking pawl. If you snap that pin, there is nothing else to prevent the vehicle from rolling to a surely bad ending. A guy had a suburban, parked it on a very slight incline, put it in park, didn't set the e-brake... pawl failed, and vehicle slowly rolled back into another parked car. Very embarassing!

Basically the e-brake serves two purposes when you are in the "Park" position (and a third when driving). It will provide a fail-safe in the event the parking pawl fails. And it will take some stress off of the parking pawl, thus extending it's service life.

To test this, park on a (slight) incline. Do not set the ebrake, but put the transmission in "Park". Now take your foot off the brake and feel the vehicle roll back and stop due to the parking prawl -- all that weight is being held by that small pin! Now drive forward a bit and set your e-brake. Now place it in "Park" and let off the brake. Now the vehicle stays put without the big roll/stop. The weight is now shared by the parking prawl and the e-brake. As it was designed.

http://auto.howstuffworks.com/question528.htm

slammed_98s10 · 09-10-2006, 02:40 PM

yeah. thats the ebrake sping.. mine came off of my 98 s10 when i changed out the rear end.. i didnt put it back on cause it seems to work just fine with out. havent had ne probs with out it.. and been driving for months with out it...

08-25-2006, 09:36 PM	#2
Crazy_C User, Oh yes a User... Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 63 Location: Calgary User is: OffLine	Re: What Is This - Photo Inside hood spring?
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08-25-2006, 09:49 PM	#3
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08-25-2006, 09:53 PM	#4
Z Rated Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 9 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: What Is This - Photo Inside I checked the hood and it doesnt have any springs on it except the main one in the front. I dont think it came for a seat or matress because it has a lot of rust on it. Thanks for the replies!
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08-25-2006, 09:54 PM	#5
*andocommando* I'm on a boat Age: 22 Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 9,647 Location: central AR User is: OffLine	Re: What Is This - Photo Inside trampoline spring
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08-25-2006, 10:07 PM	#6
MidwestScrapen Shaved Member Age: 21 Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 145 Location: St. Louis User is: OffLine	Re: What Is This - Photo Inside Spring off parking brake?
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08-25-2006, 10:16 PM	#7
Z Rated Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 9 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: What Is This - Photo Inside Quote: Originally Posted by MidwestScrapen Spring off parking brake? Ya, thats one thing I thought of, it was found right under the parking brake line, but the line is still connected and the brake seems to operate normally. I dunno.
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08-27-2006, 12:38 AM	#8
BudRacing Molon Labe Age: 23 Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 4,924 Location: Statesboro, Ga User is: OffLine	Re: What Is This - Photo Inside Quote: Originally Posted by Z Rated Ya, thats one thing I thought of, it was found right under the parking brake line, but the line is still connected and the brake seems to operate normally. I dunno. Does it release with a snap or does it just ease off?
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08-27-2006, 05:20 AM	#9
Z Rated Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 9 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: What Is This - Photo Inside Quote: Originally Posted by BudRacing Does it release with a snap or does it just ease off? What do you mean? BTW: The spring is about 4-5 inches long. The Blazer is actually an LS, not an LT if that means anything. Thanks.
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08-27-2006, 06:00 AM	#10
ForeverScorned Im a Mexican, SO WHAT! Age: 22 Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 3,096 Location: Lufkin, TX User is: OffLine	Re: What Is This - Photo Inside im curious on this post cuz my parking break doesnt snap back and the handle doesnt slide back in, is that whats missing? and sorry to whore the thread.
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08-27-2006, 08:47 AM	#11
casey53 your opinion sucks Age: 56 Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 2,889 Location: NW IL User is: OffLine	Re: What Is This - Photo Inside Muffler spring. It connects next to the bearing housing and reduces Rf gain through body mount adjuster rod. Replace this right away, go to any NAPA store and ask for one. With the LS model, you'll need a green one.
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08-27-2006, 09:00 PM	#12
STILL4WD By Vin# only I Guess Age: 25 Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 829 Location: Westchester NY User is: OffLine	Re: What Is This - Photo Inside Quote: Originally Posted by casey53 Muffler spring. It connects next to the bearing housing and reduces Rf gain through body mount adjuster rod. Replace this right away, go to any NAPA store and ask for one. With the LS model, you'll need a green one. what is Rf?
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08-28-2006, 04:48 PM	#13
02_Black_XBlazer Starting from scratch... Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 3,331 Location: Over By There, IL User is: OffLine	Re: What Is This - Photo Inside He's joking.
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08-28-2006, 04:50 PM	#14
02_Black_XBlazer Starting from scratch... Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 3,331 Location: Over By There, IL User is: OffLine	Re: What Is This - Photo Inside Quote: Originally Posted by Z Rated Found this on the ground just under the drivers side door close to the tire. It was found in the garage area so it more than likly came from the Blazer It looks like a spring of some sort, I think there may have been a hook and the other end that broke off. Car seems to drive fine. I have a 1995 Blazer LT 4x4 4 Door. Thanks! Looks like the spring underneath the seat that runs from the bottom of the seat to the rear of the seat bracket/mount. Do you have power seats or manual adjustable seats?
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08-28-2006, 04:53 PM	#15
RapidRon Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 90 Location: Kansas City User is: OffLine	Re: What Is This - Photo Inside Quote: Originally Posted by 97NAS10SS He's joking.
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08-28-2006, 04:56 PM	#16
s10n20s I want one \/ Age: 25 Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 3,300 Location: trucks in fl, im in va User is: OffLine	Re: What Is This - Photo Inside ebrake spring i tink
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08-28-2006, 05:02 PM	#17
Crazy_C User, Oh yes a User... Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 63 Location: Calgary User is: OffLine	Re: What Is This - Photo Inside Quote: Originally Posted by 97NAS10SS Looks like the spring underneath the seat that runs from the bottom of the seat to the rear of the seat bracket/mount. Do you have power seats or manual adjustable seats? i 2nd that if its not outta your truck i might belong to another car, my malibus seat spring looks just like that. Last edited by Crazy_C : 08-28-2006 at 05:03 PM.
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08-28-2006, 09:05 PM	#18
BeyondeXtReMe Registered User Age: 23 Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 2,478 Location: Halifax, NS, Canada User is: OffLine	Re: What Is This - Photo Inside i would think its the ebrake spring
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08-28-2006, 09:08 PM	#19
99 Sdime I'm white. Age: 20 Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 1,539 Location: Lake Charles, Louisiana User is: OffLine	Re: What Is This - Photo Inside i call trampoline spring with ando
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08-28-2006, 09:15 PM	#20
STILL4WD By Vin# only I Guess Age: 25 Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 829 Location: Westchester NY User is: OffLine	Re: What Is This - Photo Inside im soo confused
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08-31-2006, 06:14 PM	#21
BudRacing Molon Labe Age: 23 Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 4,924 Location: Statesboro, Ga User is: OffLine	Re: What Is This - Photo Inside Parking Brakes are overrated with automatics anyway. Toss it.
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09-01-2006, 01:45 AM	#22
p07r0457 Registered User Age: 24 Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 497 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: What Is This - Photo Inside Quote: Originally Posted by BudRacing Parking Brakes are overrated with automatics anyway. Toss it. until the parking pawl in the tranny snaps... then you'll be grateful you have the e-brake!
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09-01-2006, 01:49 AM	#23
*dirttysouth* .:\|Hustlin4life\|:. Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 5,049 Location: NE, Arkansas User is: OffLine	Re: What Is This - Photo Inside Quote: Originally Posted by p07r0457 until the parking pawl in the tranny snaps... then you'll be grateful you have the e-brake! What
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09-08-2006, 03:35 PM	#24
p07r0457 Registered User Age: 24 Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 497 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: What Is This - Photo Inside Quote: Originally Posted by dirttysouth What the parking prawl is a pin inside an automatic transmission which prevents the driveshaft from spinning while in the "Park" position. This is not a strong part. When on an incline, you should always use your e-brake to help stop some of the weight from going all on the parking pawl. If you snap that pin, there is nothing else to prevent the vehicle from rolling to a surely bad ending. A guy had a suburban, parked it on a very slight incline, put it in park, didn't set the e-brake... pawl failed, and vehicle slowly rolled back into another parked car. Very embarassing! Basically the e-brake serves two purposes when you are in the "Park" position (and a third when driving). It will provide a fail-safe in the event the parking pawl fails. And it will take some stress off of the parking pawl, thus extending it's service life. To test this, park on a (slight) incline. Do not set the ebrake, but put the transmission in "Park". Now take your foot off the brake and feel the vehicle roll back and stop due to the parking prawl -- all that weight is being held by that small pin! Now drive forward a bit and set your e-brake. Now place it in "Park" and let off the brake. Now the vehicle stays put without the big roll/stop. The weight is now shared by the parking prawl and the e-brake. As it was designed. http://auto.howstuffworks.com/question528.htm
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09-10-2006, 02:40 PM	#25
slammed_98s10 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 256 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: What Is This - Photo Inside yeah. thats the ebrake sping.. mine came off of my 98 s10 when i changed out the rear end.. i didnt put it back on cause it seems to work just fine with out. havent had ne probs with out it.. and been driving for months with out it...
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