Why are there two different length parking brake cables?

[DeCaff2007]

So, it seems there are two different FRONT parking brake cables... but they are BOTH for a Regular Cab Short Bed.

Let me explain further. I was ordering a full set of cables from Rock Auto, and their site has a filter for things like front, rear, left, right... you all know this I'm sure.

What surprised me was that I ordered a ~61" cable for the FRONT, and it's obviously about 8 inches too long. There's no adjusting that out. I get back on Rock Auto and it turns out there's a 61" and a ~54" cable, both for an RCSB. If the cab and bed are the same length, why the difference in cable length?

 

[Drunkcanuk]

Just a shot in the dark, but maybe 4x4s have a different routing to get around the driveline?

 

[DeCaff2007]

Straight out of the front driver side corner, around the cab mount, and down the outside of the frame. Doesn't even come near the driveline.

 

[Erik the Awful]

From what I can tell, RockAuto's descriptions come from the suppliers, and the suppliers aren't always the most competent.

 

[sewlow]

From what I can tell, RockAuto's descriptions come from the suppliers, and the suppliers aren't always the most competent.

Exactly! The same is true of B/T's upper shock mount relocators.
Every description of them on almost every secondary seller's site is the same description as the lower shock mount extenders. Word for word. For parts that have a totally different purpose.
The few that do have a properly correct description seem to be by Co.'s that have taken the time to actually look at the part & figure it out because just maybe they actually do own 400's, or they've listened to the customers that have pointed out that the B/T-supplied blurb is more than likely a secretarial screw-up.

 

[DeCaff2007]

And yet, there are definitely two separate sizes. Just put the shorter one on today and it fit perfect.