Anti-lock brakes on Ford and Dodge

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  1. CK5

    CK5 WhooHoo! Administrator Moderator

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    I know in the late model GM rigs there is an anti-lock wheel sensor located in the hub, do the Ford and Dodge solid axle rigs have something like that also or is it located elsewhere?
     
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    In the Ford it's in the diff housing in the rear, since it's a 3 channel system. The fronts on either truck should have sensors in the hub/rotor area. The Chevy uses a 4 channel system so that's why it needs sensors in each hub. No idea what the Dodge is using since I never really researched those trucks...
     
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    Welp, they are about a 100.00 bucks for the Chevy. :eek: I need to call the Stealership and get the part number so I can see what gmpartsdirect's price is.
     
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    Ah reason 37 why I removed all the ABS stuff from my chevy... I have to say it was the worst ABS system I have ever have. Took me close to death on a few occasions when the truck was bone stock.
     
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    Steve, they usually just need to be cleaned. Dirt and crud get in there and can fool with the signal back to the ABS unit. Also, I have a couple here if you want to just throw a good used one in there. FYI, I have heard of GM VSS's (in the transfer case and/or transmission) getting dirty to the point of needing cleaned due to a bad signal generated, which will cause the transmission to not shift properly, and throw a code.
     
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    Oh, and they can easily be tested with a multimeter.
     
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    Yes, let me know when I can pick one up. waytogo waytogo
     

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