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Andy4639 · 08-29-2011, 08:53 PM

Well I have been replacing all the gauges in the 71 with SpeedHut and I did away with the speed-O cable to the transmission. So I needed something to cover the hook up on the side of the tail shaft.

Bought a $4.00 box at O-Rileys auto store of rubber cap plugs. The biggest one fit like a glove over the end. No dirt getting inside now!
The threads will hold it on to!

08-29-2011, 08:53 PM	#185
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,936	Re: Post your best budget mods! ($50 or less) Well I have been replacing all the gauges in the 71 with SpeedHut and I did away with the speed-O cable to the transmission. So I needed something to cover the hook up on the side of the tail shaft. Bought a $4.00 box at O-Rileys auto store of rubber cap plugs. The biggest one fit like a glove over the end. No dirt getting inside now! The threads will hold it on to! __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs. Last edited by Andy4639; 08-30-2011 at 07:31 PM.