Yes you can just elimate the box.  All it does is count off 60k miles
and turns on the OXY light.  I believe we have some  full length cables
for $49.  Just give my office a call at 856-327-4936.

Thanks,
Ken Wilford
John 3:16
www.vanagain.com

Bob Mac wrote:

> The small cable from the box to the wheel hub broke a few weeks ago on
>my 84 vanagon. I ordered a cable from B-D and it's on backorder for
>weeks now. My question is what purpose does this box serve. I can buy a
>full length cable and eliminate the box. Or is this not a good idea.
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