Oh this is a cake job, I could have it done in about 30min. The cables have
a sort of knot on the end that hooks into a pawl on a link inside there. It
is definitely a DIY type of job. Save yourself some worry and a headache and
go get a manual for your truck. I like the Haynes manuals myself. Just
remember to do them one wheel at a time, so you can use the other side as a
reference in case you forget where something goes (both sides are identical,
just reversed), and so you dont mix up parts. Also, if your truck has over
50,000 miles on it, it might be a good time to go ahead and replace the rear
shoes and turn the drums. I mean if you are goin to be in there anyway,
might as well save some time, spend a few bucks and do it all so that you
arent back in there again for a while. Since this is your first time, you
might want to set aside an afternoon so you can take it nice and slow to
make sure its done right. Dont leave too little clearance between the shoes
and drums, and remember to readjust your brakes by backing and applying the
brakes hard a few times when you are done.

Pk