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Old Jul 31, 2012 | 06:01 PM
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wondering if i buy the kit of ebay to go along with my tank lift if i will need new plug wires? im trying to open up the area under the tank. also are they hard to install? thanks for the help.
 
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Old Jul 31, 2012 | 06:15 PM
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Yes you will need plug wires since you are shortening up the distance. It is easy to install and the kit comes with the wires. That is if you are going with DK Customs kit.
 
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Old Jul 31, 2012 | 06:35 PM
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Is the coil / ignition relocation done for cosmetics or is there another benefit?
 
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Old Jul 31, 2012 | 06:43 PM
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Is the coil / ignition relocation done for cosmetics or is there another benefit?
Purely cosmetics amigo.
 
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Old Jul 31, 2012 | 07:03 PM
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Thanks, I'm having issues when hot, thought maybe guys move them somewhere cooler.
 
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Old Jul 31, 2012 | 07:20 PM
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Cosmetic mostly. DK kit is simple and affordable.
 
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Old Jul 31, 2012 | 07:28 PM
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ok thanks!! how much is dk one going for
 
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Old Jul 31, 2012 | 10:01 PM
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I priced out what I wanted the other day and it came to about 85-90. You need to check their site, eBay may be great for a deal but order from DK and get exactly what you want in a product/vendor that will be there if you have a problem.
 
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Got my kit from home depot, lol. You can cut the plug wires down yourself and re-use all of the connectors. I just looked at the kits and found stuff that would do the same job. Either way you go it's a good look. Have fun!
 
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Old Aug 1, 2012 | 04:59 PM
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I also made my own bracket and did not use a tank lift takes some time to tuck wires on both sides of the tank but well worth it!!
 
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