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Andy4639 · 12-20-2007, 12:33 PM

OK,
I need a longer cable and housing. I need about 6" more to make it right. The old one is in to much of a bind and it jumps when going slower than 20 MPH. Would like to find one longer.
New if possible. Junk truck or car.

**Palf70Step** · 12-20-2007, 12:43 PM

They had several lengths at Advanced Auto/AutoZone (forgot which one I bought at) when I replaced the one on my 70. I just bought the longest one and it was about 6" or so more that the original cable.

Andy4639 · 12-20-2007, 04:29 PM

Did it come with the outer sleeve that screw's on to the transmission and back side of speedo.

cdowns · 12-20-2007, 04:51 PM

bring your old cable(inner and outer) in to the autoparts store with you so you get the right replacement// i have better luck and i think better quality at NAPA and carquest

Andy4639 · 12-20-2007, 05:00 PM

Thanks,
I will have to try the local NAPA this weekend.

**Palf70Step** · 12-20-2007, 05:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Andy4639

Did it come with the outer sleeve that screw's on to the transmission and back side of speedo.

Yes they came with the correct ends. Mine was AutoZone part# (CA-3004)

BCOWANWHEELS · 12-20-2007, 06:26 PM

just pull out the inner cable, grease it up with white grease as you re-install it and it wont bounce anymore. its DRY......

cruiserman · 12-20-2007, 06:30 PM

Any speed shop can make you a custom cable.

BCOWANWHEELS · 12-20-2007, 08:14 PM

you should not need a custom cable if truck is not modified.

**SactoJim** · 12-20-2007, 08:32 PM

speedo attachment on the 700r4 is a little farther back. I had the same problem....just get 4x4 speedo cable...it's a number of inches longer.

Andy4639 · 12-21-2007, 01:48 AM

Thanks guy's, that's the problem SactoJim,
700-R4 has it streched to the limit and it bounces at the lower end. 20 MPH or less. 4x4 cable Kool!
BCOWANWHEELS,
Done that it helps but it still bounces.

12-20-2007, 12:33 PM	#1
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,936	Speedo Cable OK, I need a longer cable and housing. I need about 6" more to make it right. The old one is in to much of a bind and it jumps when going slower than 20 MPH. Would like to find one longer. New if possible. Junk truck or car. __________________ 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.

12-20-2007, 12:43 PM	#2
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 46,901	Re: Speedo Cable They had several lengths at Advanced Auto/AutoZone (forgot which one I bought at) when I replaced the one on my 70. I just bought the longest one and it was about 6" or so more that the original cable. __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God! Last edited by Palf70Step; 12-20-2007 at 12:44 PM.

12-20-2007, 04:29 PM	#3
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,936	Re: Speedo Cable Did it come with the outer sleeve that screw's on to the transmission and back side of speedo. __________________ 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.

12-20-2007, 04:51 PM	#4
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: Speedo Cable bring your old cable(inner and outer) in to the autoparts store with you so you get the right replacement// i have better luck and i think better quality at NAPA and carquest __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

12-20-2007, 05:00 PM	#5
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,936	Re: Speedo Cable Thanks, I will have to try the local NAPA this weekend. __________________ 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.

12-20-2007, 06:26 PM	#7
BCOWANWHEELS Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: KINGSPORT,TN. Posts: 3,035	Re: Speedo Cable just pull out the inner cable, grease it up with white grease as you re-install it and it wont bounce anymore. its DRY...... __________________ I BELIEVE IN JOHN 3:16

12-20-2007, 06:30 PM	#8
cruiserman Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Idaho Posts: 210	Re: Speedo Cable Any speed shop can make you a custom cable. __________________ 72 C2500 LWB 402 Sierra Grande 05 Odyssey 08 Tundra

12-20-2007, 08:14 PM	#9
BCOWANWHEELS Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: KINGSPORT,TN. Posts: 3,035	Re: Speedo Cable you should not need a custom cable if truck is not modified. __________________ I BELIEVE IN JOHN 3:16

12-20-2007, 08:32 PM	#10
SactoJim Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 1,970	Re: Speedo Cable speedo attachment on the 700r4 is a little farther back. I had the same problem....just get 4x4 speedo cable...it's a number of inches longer. __________________ 72 Cheyenne SWB Fleet Nut & bolt frame off in progress...99.9999% - supercharged 383 - 4 wheel discs - relocated fuel tank - My Build Thread

12-21-2007, 01:48 AM	#11
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,936	Re: Speedo Cable Thanks guy's, that's the problem SactoJim, 700-R4 has it streched to the limit and it bounces at the lower end. 20 MPH or less. 4x4 cable Kool! BCOWANWHEELS, Done that it helps but it still bounces. __________________ 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.



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