Are these for what I think they are? (ABS wire clips)

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sail_or_drive
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Are these for what I think they are? (ABS wire clips)

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I have nearly everything back together, subframe, swing arms, etc and am left with these hoobigomers. I think they mount on the bolt that holds the shock to the swing arm for keeping the ABS pulse wire off the shock so it does not chafe. I searched all over REALOEM and dug up a number of under-car photos here and on BringATrailer and did not see any evidence of it or where they would go. Any help would be appreciated.

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TCBimmer
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Re: Are these for what I think they are? (ABS wire clips)

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During part of my rebuild this past weekend I came across those two hoobigomers and remembered your post from last week. Just like you said, there isn't a RealOEM parts number or illustration for these clips (that I could find). So I dug through my tear down photos and confirmed that these clips secure and keep the ABS pulse generator wire away from moving parts. They attach at the brake hose/line bracket on the back of the brake dust shield. Below are a few pictures to illustrate where they're located. Note that the plastic clip for the wire in the rebuild photos isn't in place yet. Apologies for the dark pictures...

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sail_or_drive
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Re: Are these for what I think they are? (ABS wire clips)

Post by sail_or_drive »

Thanks for going to the trouble to dig this up. I got to thinking about it and putting that plate on the bolt that holds the shock would be pretty dopey. I am sure it would get ground to tinfoil over time.

Your pictures are exactly what I needed, most appreciated. I'll post pictures of mine when I get them back together.
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