Embodiments of the present invention include a T-body elbow arrestor having an elbow body. A surge arrestor is positioned in one portion of the elbow body extending from an intermediate portion of another portion of the elbow body. An end cap assembly is coupled to the elbow body that is electrically connected to the surge arrestor. A bushing receiving region is positioned in the elbow body extending from the intermediate section towards a first end of the elbow body that is configured to receive a bushing. An insulating plug is positioned in the elbow body extending from the intermediate section towards a second, opposite end of the elbow body. The insulating plug has an end in the intermediate section configured to be coupled to the bushing to secure the T-body elbow arrestor in an assembled condition.