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Old 05-05-2010, 02:36 PM   #1
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A/C question

I am putting my a/c duct hoses back in right now, and I saw a center vent plug kit available. Is it a benefit or not to having only one hose go to the center vent instead of two. I would be nice to get rid of one of the hoses for the room under the dash, but is it worth it.
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Old 05-06-2010, 03:33 PM   #2
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Re: A/C question

I went with the one hose setup when I redid mine. The air flow is somewhat stronger out the center vent with this setup. I wish I could find a vent that was easier to close off like the side vents - it comes out so strong.
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Old 05-06-2010, 05:47 PM   #3
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I use the one hose set up in both of my trucks. Don't waste your money on the "kit" though, it is junk. Just get a couple rubber pipe caps from Home depot or Lowes for less than $5. Cap one end of the center vent, then cap the other end at the box where the hose came out of.
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Also makes radio and othe movement under dash easier, the second hose always seems to be in the way...
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Old 05-06-2010, 09:08 PM   #5
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Also makes radio and othe movement under dash easier, the second hose always seems to be in the way...
My thoughts exactly....
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I use the one hose set up in both of my trucks. Don't waste your money on the "kit" though, it is junk. Just get a couple rubber pipe caps from Home depot or Lowes for less than $5. Cap one end of the center vent, then cap the other end at the box where the hose came out of.
I used 2 spray can plastic caps and some duc tape worked perfect
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Old 05-06-2010, 11:36 PM   #7
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Thanks guys I think ill get rid of one hose and clear some room.
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Old 05-07-2010, 12:04 PM   #8
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Does anyone know of a replacement for that center das vent so you can direct the airflow better? I've always wished I could point that flow at myself instead of it just coming straight out...
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