How to install plastic or rubber firewall plugs? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

chevydog66 · 10-06-2012, 06:09 PM

I have both and the plastic ones fit real tight and the rubber are too soft to pound in. Recommendations?

**Stocker** · 10-06-2012, 07:13 PM

Have you tried lubing them with soapy water.... or WD-40.... or silicone spray?

Andy4639 · 10-06-2012, 07:17 PM

Well after you spray them good try a little scred driver to it will help push the part that goes inside the metal to hold it in.

AirSpeed · 10-06-2012, 07:18 PM

Ironically I just installed a couple plugs in my firewall, picked the plugs up at the hardware store and they popped right in without any issue. They fit snug but were very easy to install.
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cdowns · 10-06-2012, 07:53 PM

a good quality plastic knife is good for pokin an proding things like that in place and do no damaage

PanelDeland · 10-06-2012, 09:13 PM

Should be able to use a piece of string.Use it like you would for a windheild install.That and some lube should work.It also mens thy will not come out easily.

ItsRandy · 10-06-2012, 09:20 PM

I got some from Brother's Truck parts with 3 little prongs on the back that hold them in the hole. Worked great.

weever82 · 10-06-2012, 11:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cdowns

a good quality plastic knife is good for pokin an proding things like that in place and do no damaage

+1, works great!

Weev-

10-06-2012, 06:09 PM	#1
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10-06-2012, 07:13 PM	#2
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10-06-2012, 07:17 PM	#3
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,945	Re: How to install plastic or rubber firewall plugs? Well after you spray them good try a little scred driver to it will help push the part that goes inside the metal to hold it in. __________________ 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.

10-06-2012, 07:18 PM	#4
AirSpeed Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Fall River California Posts: 2,027	Re: How to install plastic or rubber firewall plugs? Ironically I just installed a couple plugs in my firewall, picked the plugs up at the hardware store and they popped right in without any issue. They fit snug but were very easy to install. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v655/aaronhero/

10-06-2012, 07:53 PM	#5
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: How to install plastic or rubber firewall plugs? a good quality plastic knife is good for pokin an proding things like that in place and do no damaage __________________ 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

10-06-2012, 09:13 PM	#6
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10-06-2012, 09:20 PM	#7
ItsRandy Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Grand Terrace, Ca. Posts: 1,607	Re: How to install plastic or rubber firewall plugs? I got some from Brother's Truck parts with 3 little prongs on the back that hold them in the hole. Worked great.



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