moveing air line box on stretched peterbilt

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  1. krazzyboi_44

    krazzyboi_44 Light Load Member

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    I just got my truck stretched and now I want to move my air line box. I want to move it closer to the center of the deck plate. What's the best way to extend the air lines and electrical plug?
     
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    For air, you either run new longer lines or use unions.

    Electrical, splice wires is probably the only realistic solution. I like the heat shrink, heat solder connectors, but you have to make sure the solder flows.
     
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    Look for the self solder/heat shrink connectors, they work.

    I would look at Del City [all kinds of electrical goodies] and also get a good length of shrink tubing to armor/protect/camoflage the splices.
     
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    Use this for your electrical line. Butt splices are not reliable, even heat shrink only does so much against road salt.
     

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    might attract less intrest from the DOT too