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2nd Gen trailer package rear brakes install DIY?

Discussion in 'Towing' started by Scorpion Regent, Nov 7, 2017.

  1. Nov 7, 2017 at 7:24 AM
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    Scorpion Regent

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    I am upgrading my truck to do some hauling. Has any one done the 2nd gen rear brake upgrade themselves? I am a experienced mechanic so I'm confident I can handle the task. I just want to know are there any special tools or procedures required. Is the only source for parts the dealer? Is it a problem getting after market replacement linings when it's time to do brakes?
     
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  2. Nov 7, 2017 at 7:29 AM
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    Texoma

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    A bunch a cool stickers, a bada ass MetalMiller Tx Longhorns grill emblem painted Hemi Orange, JBA long tube headers with o2 sims, Diff breather mod, Red LED interior lights, Fancy head unit that plays ipod n movies, Also DIY install factory stuff like, factory cruise control, factory intermittent wipers, OME nitro struts with 886x springs and toy tec top plate, JBA high caster UCA's for better alignmnet and dey beefier too, Old Man Emu Dakar leaf springs in da rear with the gear, U bolt flipper, Ivan Stewart TRD rims with 33" K Bro 2's, some bad ass weather tech floor liners so I don't muck up my interior, an ATO shackle flipper for mo travel in da rear wit the gear, also super shiny Fox 2.0 shocks back there too, all sorts of steal armor for bouncing off of the rocks like demello sliders, AP front skid, trans skid, n transfer skid, demello gas tank skid, and a tough as nails ARB bumper with warn 8k winch, I'm sure there's more
    Rears are the same across the board whether you have tow package or not. Don't get Advance Auto brake set, they squeal something bad. Look at RockAuto for a rear complete set. Wagner, PowerStop, and Raybestos is good. Or you can just get OEM. Rears usually last in excess of 100k miles vs fronts last around 50k miles.
     
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  3. Nov 7, 2017 at 7:59 AM
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    Thanks that answers my question about parts availability. Can you tell me anything about the install of the trailer package upgrade?
     
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  4. Nov 7, 2017 at 8:01 AM
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    Brake controller, Snugtop, Hellwig981, Gentex, custom frame bending and body removal by red light runner.
    can you tell us anything about what your taco currently has on it?
     
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  5. Nov 7, 2017 at 8:03 AM
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    A bunch a cool stickers, a bada ass MetalMiller Tx Longhorns grill emblem painted Hemi Orange, JBA long tube headers with o2 sims, Diff breather mod, Red LED interior lights, Fancy head unit that plays ipod n movies, Also DIY install factory stuff like, factory cruise control, factory intermittent wipers, OME nitro struts with 886x springs and toy tec top plate, JBA high caster UCA's for better alignmnet and dey beefier too, Old Man Emu Dakar leaf springs in da rear with the gear, U bolt flipper, Ivan Stewart TRD rims with 33" K Bro 2's, some bad ass weather tech floor liners so I don't muck up my interior, an ATO shackle flipper for mo travel in da rear wit the gear, also super shiny Fox 2.0 shocks back there too, all sorts of steal armor for bouncing off of the rocks like demello sliders, AP front skid, trans skid, n transfer skid, demello gas tank skid, and a tough as nails ARB bumper with warn 8k winch, I'm sure there's more
    For 6cyl models it is the electronic brake control, trans cooler, oil cooler, and 130 amp alternator. Other than that, no special pads, rotors, shoes, or drums.
     
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  6. Nov 7, 2017 at 8:15 AM
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    brake controller not included only the under dash plugin wires
     
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