{"id":18802,"date":"2018-03-01T17:28:04","date_gmt":"2018-03-01T22:28:04","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.tenfourmagazine.com\/?p=18802"},"modified":"2018-03-01T17:28:04","modified_gmt":"2018-03-01T22:28:04","slug":"how-to-install-custom-foot-pedals","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tenfourmagazine.com\/content\/2018\/03\/do-it-yourself\/how-to-install-custom-foot-pedals\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Install Custom Foot Pedals"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Out with the boring factory pedals, and in with the custom pedals! It\u2019s true, the not-so-stylish rubber coated accelerator, brake and clutch pedals that your truck was born with, don\u2019t offer much flair. These days there are cool custom pedals available for many models of Peterbilt, Kenworth and Freightliner, and the installation is quick and easy. This month\u2019s \u201cHow To\u201d article will illustrate and highlight the installation of billet foot pedals from RealWheels Corporation (RWC) for a Pete 379, 386 or 389 (part #01-1511037).<\/p>\n<p>GAS PEDAL<\/p>\n<p>STEP 1: Starting with the gas pedal, pull the bottom edge of the rubber overlay away from the metal base.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.tenfourmagazine.com\/content\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/HowToStep1.jpg\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" size-medium wp-image-18803 alignnone\" src=\"http:\/\/www.tenfourmagazine.com\/content\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/HowToStep1-300x224.jpg\" alt=\"HowToStep1\" width=\"300\" height=\"224\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tenfourmagazine.com\/content\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/HowToStep1-300x224.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tenfourmagazine.com\/content\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/HowToStep1.jpg 525w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>STEP 2: Using your fingers, slide and loosen the rubber overlay until it comes completely off.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.tenfourmagazine.com\/content\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/HowToStep2.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\" size-medium wp-image-18804 alignnone\" src=\"http:\/\/www.tenfourmagazine.com\/content\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/HowToStep2-300x224.jpg\" alt=\"HowToStep2\" width=\"300\" height=\"224\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tenfourmagazine.com\/content\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/HowToStep2-300x224.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tenfourmagazine.com\/content\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/HowToStep2.jpg 525w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>STEP 3: The Billet Gas Pedal has a recessed back and a loosely attached cross-bracket.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.tenfourmagazine.com\/content\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/HowToStep3.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\" size-medium wp-image-18805 alignnone\" src=\"http:\/\/www.tenfourmagazine.com\/content\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/HowToStep3-300x224.jpg\" alt=\"HowToStep3\" width=\"300\" height=\"224\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tenfourmagazine.com\/content\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/HowToStep3-300x224.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tenfourmagazine.com\/content\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/HowToStep3.jpg 525w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>STEP 4: Position the billet gas pedal over the metal base pedal with the cross-bracket sliding behind the metal base pedal.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.tenfourmagazine.com\/content\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/HowToStep4.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" size-medium wp-image-18806 alignnone\" src=\"http:\/\/www.tenfourmagazine.com\/content\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/HowToStep4-300x226.jpg\" alt=\"HowToStep4\" width=\"300\" height=\"226\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tenfourmagazine.com\/content\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/HowToStep4-300x226.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tenfourmagazine.com\/content\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/HowToStep4.jpg 525w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>STEP 5: It is important to ensure that the metal base pedal is completely positioned into the recessed area in the back of the billet gas pedal.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.tenfourmagazine.com\/content\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/HowToStep5.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" size-medium wp-image-18807 alignnone\" src=\"http:\/\/www.tenfourmagazine.com\/content\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/HowToStep5-300x226.jpg\" alt=\"HowToStep5\" width=\"300\" height=\"226\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tenfourmagazine.com\/content\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/HowToStep5-300x226.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tenfourmagazine.com\/content\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/HowToStep5.jpg 525w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>STEP 6: Using a 3\/8-inch socket and wrench, securely tighten the two nuts on the cross-bracket.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.tenfourmagazine.com\/content\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/HowToStep6.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" size-medium wp-image-18808 alignnone\" src=\"http:\/\/www.tenfourmagazine.com\/content\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/HowToStep6-300x224.jpg\" alt=\"HowToStep6\" width=\"300\" height=\"224\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tenfourmagazine.com\/content\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/HowToStep6-300x224.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tenfourmagazine.com\/content\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/HowToStep6.jpg 525w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>BRAKE PEDAL<\/p>\n<p>STEP 7: The rubber overlay of the brake pedal is held on by two nuts in the back of the metal base pedal. Using a 3\/8-inch socket and wrench, remove the nut at the top of the pedal.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.tenfourmagazine.com\/content\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/HowToStep7.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" size-medium wp-image-18809 alignnone\" src=\"http:\/\/www.tenfourmagazine.com\/content\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/HowToStep7-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"HowToStep7\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tenfourmagazine.com\/content\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/HowToStep7-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tenfourmagazine.com\/content\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/HowToStep7.jpg 525w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>STEP 8: Remove the nut at the center of the pedal.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.tenfourmagazine.com\/content\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/HowToStep8.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" size-medium wp-image-18810 alignnone\" src=\"http:\/\/www.tenfourmagazine.com\/content\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/HowToStep8-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"HowToStep8\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tenfourmagazine.com\/content\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/HowToStep8-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tenfourmagazine.com\/content\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/HowToStep8.jpg 525w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>STEP 9: Once the nuts are removed, lift the rubber overlay of the brake pedal off of the metal base pedal.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.tenfourmagazine.com\/content\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/HowToStep9.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" size-medium wp-image-18811 alignnone\" src=\"http:\/\/www.tenfourmagazine.com\/content\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/HowToStep9-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"HowToStep9\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tenfourmagazine.com\/content\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/HowToStep9-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tenfourmagazine.com\/content\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/HowToStep9.jpg 525w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>STEP 10: The back of the billet brake pedal has two threaded posts.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.tenfourmagazine.com\/content\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/HowToStep10.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" size-medium wp-image-18812 alignnone\" src=\"http:\/\/www.tenfourmagazine.com\/content\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/HowToStep10-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"HowToStep10\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tenfourmagazine.com\/content\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/HowToStep10-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tenfourmagazine.com\/content\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/HowToStep10.jpg 525w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>STEP 11: Align the two threaded posts over the holes in the metal base pedal and set in place.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.tenfourmagazine.com\/content\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/HowToStep11.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" size-medium wp-image-18813 alignnone\" src=\"http:\/\/www.tenfourmagazine.com\/content\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/HowToStep11-300x226.jpg\" alt=\"HowToStep11\" width=\"300\" height=\"226\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tenfourmagazine.com\/content\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/HowToStep11-300x226.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tenfourmagazine.com\/content\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/HowToStep11.jpg 525w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>STEP 12: Thread the two new nuts onto the threaded posts using a 3\/8-inch socket and wrench. Securely tighten the two nuts to the metal base pedal.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.tenfourmagazine.com\/content\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/HowToStep12.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" size-medium wp-image-18814 alignnone\" src=\"http:\/\/www.tenfourmagazine.com\/content\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/HowToStep12-300x226.jpg\" alt=\"HowToStep12\" width=\"300\" height=\"226\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tenfourmagazine.com\/content\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/HowToStep12-300x226.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tenfourmagazine.com\/content\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/HowToStep12.jpg 525w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>CLUTCH PEDAL<\/p>\n<p>STEP 13: Lift off the lower portion of the rubber overlay to gain clear access to the nut and bolt that secures the clutch pedal to the arm.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.tenfourmagazine.com\/content\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/HowToStep13.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" size-medium wp-image-18815 alignnone\" src=\"http:\/\/www.tenfourmagazine.com\/content\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/HowToStep13-300x224.jpg\" alt=\"HowToStep13\" width=\"300\" height=\"224\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tenfourmagazine.com\/content\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/HowToStep13-300x224.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tenfourmagazine.com\/content\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/HowToStep13.jpg 494w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>STEP 14: Using a 9\/16-inch socket and wrench, loosen and remove the nut.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.tenfourmagazine.com\/content\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/HowToStep14.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" size-medium wp-image-18816 alignnone\" src=\"http:\/\/www.tenfourmagazine.com\/content\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/HowToStep14-300x224.jpg\" alt=\"HowToStep14\" width=\"300\" height=\"224\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tenfourmagazine.com\/content\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/HowToStep14-300x224.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tenfourmagazine.com\/content\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/HowToStep14.jpg 525w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>STEP 15: Pull out the bolt and remove the metal clutch pedal. Note: Keep the nut, bolt and washers, as they will be used for the new pedal.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.tenfourmagazine.com\/content\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/HowToStep15.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" size-medium wp-image-18817 alignnone\" src=\"http:\/\/www.tenfourmagazine.com\/content\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/HowToStep15-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"HowToStep15\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tenfourmagazine.com\/content\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/HowToStep15-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tenfourmagazine.com\/content\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/HowToStep15.jpg 525w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>STEP 16: Position the billet clutch pedal over the hole in the clutch arm. Re-insert the bolt and washers through the holes.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.tenfourmagazine.com\/content\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/HowToStep16.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" size-medium wp-image-18818 alignnone\" src=\"http:\/\/www.tenfourmagazine.com\/content\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/HowToStep16-300x223.jpg\" alt=\"HowToStep16\" width=\"300\" height=\"223\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tenfourmagazine.com\/content\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/HowToStep16-300x223.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tenfourmagazine.com\/content\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/HowToStep16.jpg 525w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>STEP 17: Thread the nut and washer back onto bolt and securely tighten using a 9\/16-inch socket and wrench.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.tenfourmagazine.com\/content\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/HowToStep17.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" size-medium wp-image-18819 alignnone\" src=\"http:\/\/www.tenfourmagazine.com\/content\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/HowToStep17-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"HowToStep17\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tenfourmagazine.com\/content\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/HowToStep17-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tenfourmagazine.com\/content\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/HowToStep17.jpg 525w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>STEP 18: Before driving, double-check that all the pedals are properly and securely installed. Test pedal action and movement to ensure normal function. Once you have determined everything is secure and installed correctly, enjoy your cool new pedals!<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.tenfourmagazine.com\/content\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/HowToStep18.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" size-medium wp-image-18820 alignnone\" src=\"http:\/\/www.tenfourmagazine.com\/content\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/HowToStep18-300x171.jpg\" alt=\"HowToStep18\" width=\"300\" height=\"171\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tenfourmagazine.com\/content\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/HowToStep18-300x171.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tenfourmagazine.com\/content\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/HowToStep18-195x110.jpg 195w, https:\/\/www.tenfourmagazine.com\/content\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/HowToStep18.jpg 525w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Check out more parts for your big rig at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.4statetrucks.com\" target=\"_blank\">www.4statetrucks.com<\/a>, home of the Chrome Shop Mafia!!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Out with the boring factory pedals, and in with the custom pedals! It\u2019s true, the not-so-stylish rubber coated accelerator, brake and clutch pedals that your truck was born with, don\u2019t offer much flair. These days there are cool custom pedals available for many models of Peterbilt, Kenworth and Freightliner, and the installation is quick and<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":34,"featured_media":18821,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"ngg_post_thumbnail":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[90],"tags":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-18802","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-do-it-yourself"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.tenfourmagazine.com\/content\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/18802","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.tenfourmagazine.com\/content\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.tenfourmagazine.com\/content\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.tenfourmagazine.com\/content\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/34"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.tenfourmagazine.com\/content\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=18802"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.tenfourmagazine.com\/content\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/18802\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":18822,"href":"https:\/\/www.tenfourmagazine.com\/content\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/18802\/revisions\/18822"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.tenfourmagazine.com\/content\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/18821"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.tenfourmagazine.com\/content\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=18802"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.tenfourmagazine.com\/content\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=18802"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.tenfourmagazine.com\/content\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=18802"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}