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Old 02-23-2008, 12:01 AM   #1
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speed cable...

Well since i got this truck i have slowly worked on it and it has been a blast, alot better than working on my 04 before it got stolen. I did the mod were u spray paint the iside of the cluster with chrome paint and it worked great! a definate must do for all of you.

Anyway, i reconnected the speed cable to the box in the engine compartment but the one leading out to the trans was cut, so my question is : is it hard to connect the cable at the trans or do i just leave it to my mechanic?
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Old 02-23-2008, 12:25 AM   #2
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Re: speed cable...

Its Realy Easy, Just Unscrew The Old One And Screw On The New One. No Problem
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Old 02-23-2008, 12:25 AM   #3
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Re: speed cable...

the replacement just screws on. Pretty simple install.
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Old 02-23-2008, 02:21 AM   #4
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Re: speed cable...

great thanks guys! ill be doing that today, appriciate the help.
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Old 02-23-2008, 07:58 AM   #5
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Re: speed cable...

it works! the unit for the cruise control did not work so i returned the cable that i had gotten and got the cable for the non crusie control version and it hooked up with no problom. Now i actually know how fast im going!!

Sorry it just a big step for me being that everything im doing for the truck i am doing myself with out a mechanic and only with the help of you guys. Thanks.
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Old 02-23-2008, 08:17 AM   #6
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no problem......... if you have any other questions, just ask
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Old 02-24-2008, 12:31 PM   #7
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and my odometer stareted moving to!!
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Old 02-24-2008, 07:38 PM   #8
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Re: speed cable...

You painted the back of your cluster too? Even cleaning the dust out makes an improvement.
I did that on my truck last year sometime and replaced the bulbs. Makes a hell of a difference. You can tell the lights are on in the day time and can even dim them at night.
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