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I have not done the ram charger proportioning valve swap yet. I have to run new brake lines because of different size fittings, don't know when I'll get to it, so if you do yours first let me know how it works.

I'm interested in seeing if the ram charger proportioning valve will work. I'm going to be doing the scarebird swap on my d200 as soon as my brackets get here. Was thinking of using the disc/drum valve from my 78 f250

... brakes on my son's 71 SWEPTLINE D100 from SCAREBIRD, I did not put a proportioning valve on it, my problem is it does not start to stop until around 3 to 4 inches from the floor ...

I bought a Summit complete drum/disc valve (SUM-760182) that member pwadventurer used: http://www.sweptline.org/forums/viewtopic.php?f=20&t=38901 I preferred an all-in-one option with the correct residual pressure and proportioning instead of the adjustable called out in the Scarebird install, plus I ...

... I also found it strange that the truck has what looks like a proportioning valve, when it is still has drums on all 4 corners? Or is this just a block to couple the chassis ...

... I also found it strange that the truck has what looks like a proportioning valve, when it is still has drums on all 4 corners? Or is this just a block to couple the chassis ...

The "block" on the frame is not a proportioning valve. It is not a valve of any sort. It is a safety switch only. Its purpose is to sense a lack of pressure ...

The "block" on the frame is not a proportioning valve. It is not a valve of any sort. It is a safety switch only. Its purpose is to sense a lack of pressure ...

... rear is for the rear. I think it's a 60/40 pressure split at the proportioning valve on the frame and that is where the wire attaches. It's a pressure switch that turns on ...

The "block" on the frame is not a proportioning valve. It is not a valve of any sort. It is a safety switch only. Its purpose is to sense a lack of pressure ...

... rear is for the rear. I think it's a 60/40 pressure split at the proportioning valve on the frame and that is where the wire attaches. It's a pressure switch that turns on ...

when i do mine i think i'm just going to tee the front brake lines to go to both front wheels and put an adjustable proportioning valve in the rear line.

... ?haha Also got some disc brakes on front and thinking of putting a proportioning valve to make it all work good and tight.The ol- school in me said: Why create more work ? ...

... drum/drum to disc/drum may necessitate a change in master cylinder or proportioning valve. On the rear just use lift blocks from 4x4, that's what the factory did. Bucky

... brakes and rear reservoir to the front. I have the residual pressure valve mounted a few inches downstream of the rear reservoir. and calipers are on their respective sides. there is no proportioning valve. the rubber hoses coming off the calipers do rub on the shocks ...

... that time I had a factory 68 brake booster installed with the factory proportioning valve removed. so I started by replacing both front calipers with new units and replaced the ...

shopguy wrote:For those who have changed to disk brakes...where exactly did you relocate the proportioning valve to? pick of the install?
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I located my valve forward and a little lower than original location. inside frame ,white circle

A disc brake combination valve is a necessity when doing a drum to disc conversion. The combination valve will ... valving necessary in the system. Combination valves perform four functions...(1) Proportioning, (2) Metering, (3) Residual Pressure, and (4) System Failure Warning. ...

shopguy wrote:For those who have changed to disk brakes...where exactly did you relocate the proportioning valve to? pick of the install?
thanks'

There is no prop valve from the factory on any swept, any year, so relocating is a misnomer.

For those who have changed to disk brakes...where exactly did you relocate the proportioning valve to? pick of the install?
thanks'