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Brake controller locations

Discussion in 'Towing' started by snudley, Mar 13, 2018.

  1. Mar 13, 2018 at 2:02 PM
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    I can't find a good spot to mount my new brake controller in me gen 3 TRDOR.
    Any suggestions other than the little change holder to the left of the steering wheel?
     
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  2. Mar 13, 2018 at 3:56 PM
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    IMG_20171122_195715_01.jpg
     
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  3. Mar 13, 2018 at 4:36 PM
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    Thanks, but that's not an option.
     
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  4. Mar 14, 2018 at 7:45 AM
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  5. Mar 14, 2018 at 7:55 AM
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    That's where I had mine in my gen 2. The new ones are a different animal.
     
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  6. Mar 31, 2018 at 5:43 PM
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    This is where I'm thinking of putting mine. Was going to pop out the plastic piece and modify it, so that brake controller fits. Not sure how it will look but going to give it a try. Don't like the other options around the steering wheel for mounting the controller. Really don't want it sticking out somewhere. Interestingly a friend of mine bought a Colorado and it came with the brake controller already installed. Wonder why the Tacoma's don't.
     
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  7. Mar 31, 2018 at 9:00 PM
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    ESP makes a mount for that space that replaces the OEM part. It's a little pricey but make the controller fit perfectly. That is what I used.
     
    awdvkd115, Mar 31, 2018
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  8. Apr 1, 2018 at 5:32 AM
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    Thanks! Going to do that instead.
     
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  9. Apr 1, 2018 at 6:39 AM
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    Got a link for that?
     
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  10. Apr 1, 2018 at 7:14 AM
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    Installed a Tenshka brake controller in the QI charger area. Got the idea from @NY Taco it’s out of the way AE74D61A-5107-4932-B2E1-C406A9606722.jpg
     
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  13. Jan 28, 2019 at 12:20 PM
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    There is a member that manufactures and sells a custom trim for that spot. It's designed to fit a Tekonsha P3.
     
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  14. Jan 28, 2019 at 2:35 PM
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    Cool! Do you know who it is?
     
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    Im really interested in this. does anyone have any install instructions?
     
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  17. Jan 29, 2019 at 3:52 PM
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    Anyone have pics of this installed?
     
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