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REDARC Tow-Pro Elite (stealth brake controller install)

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by TacticalTac0, Aug 13, 2016.

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  1. May 9, 2019 at 7:06 PM
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    I think this install is nice too. 53A4A2EF-4BAC-4D56-9947-C5513CAE8D48.jpg
     
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  2. May 9, 2019 at 8:49 PM
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    This is how I did mine as well. Dremel the shit out of the back of the blank so it fit snug, then drilled for the retainer nut just enough to hold everything tight.
    The 3017-P is the harness I used, clip the harness and butt splice and heat shrink it all together.
    Took about an hour all total and that was being careful to not damage any finishes.
    Love it. Looks factory clean.
     
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  3. May 9, 2019 at 9:29 PM
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    So here is my purchase plan for complete plug and play. Does this look right?
    Screenshot_20190509-212721.jpg
     
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  4. May 10, 2019 at 5:31 AM
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    buckmaster243 I don’t know what to do with my hands

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    Got mine hooked up last night. Check your glove box for the factory supplied pigtail for your trailer brake harness before you buy one. I bought the one mentioned here and then found the factory one during the install.
     
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  5. May 10, 2019 at 7:17 AM
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    I checked the glove box the other day. If there isn't one in there (2019) should there have been? Should I go back to the dealer and ask about it?

    From what I've seen it looks like every controller needs an adapter. Why didn't Toyota just pick a connector that fits something (anything) existing?

    Also it occured to me as I was going to sleep last night that the little mounting knob thing is for the 'short' switch slot, and the one space I have empty is a tall one.
    IMG_20190508_120849.jpg

    I guess I need to hunt down a meso stage 2 so I can eliminate the ect button and replace it with this.
     
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  6. May 10, 2019 at 8:44 AM
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    @s7726 I ended up using the panel from this thread:

    https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads...on-2017-trd-sport-step-by-step-w-pics.569685/

    Now I have my Redarc mounted, and gained 2 extra switch spots for additional lighting.

    IMG_4206 (1).jpg
     
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  7. Jun 15, 2019 at 6:04 AM
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    I came up with the same color coding, I was able to verify with a picture of the Tekonsha Tacoma pigtail but am still curious if that is correct. I will be returning my Curt Spectrum and purchasing a Red Arc today.

    Go Here and you can see a 360 degree picture of the Tekonsha pigtail.
     
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  8. Jun 15, 2019 at 11:57 AM
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  9. Jun 16, 2019 at 3:14 PM
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    buckmaster243 I don’t know what to do with my hands

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    That's what I ended up doing. It's been working well ever since
     
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  10. Mar 5, 2020 at 6:16 AM
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    It has been working in my truck for about 6 months now wired up this way. Awesome brake controller, it kept me from rear ending a full size Chevy pickup whose brake lights didn’t work.
     
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    Nice work
     
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  13. Mar 5, 2020 at 9:05 AM
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    Here's a prototype brake controller panel I just made for a customer. Uses the Tekonsha with a custom lever. I hate how far it would have to stick out with the stock lever.
    [​IMG]
    [​IMG]
     
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    Well shit, there @MESO goes again, doin’ @MESO thangs. Nice work brotha, may revisit the Tekonsha
     
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  15. Mar 5, 2020 at 7:39 PM
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    I need this! Although the lever I have looks a little different on my tekonsha....did u print him a longer one? Screenshot_20200305-203754_Chrome.jpg
     
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  16. Mar 6, 2020 at 10:52 AM
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    Custom longer arm was made in order to get the brake controller flush. The increased leverage actually helps fine tune the brake too.
    [​IMG]
    [​IMG]
     
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    Diggin it!
     
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  18. Mar 6, 2020 at 6:18 PM
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    That's awesome. The brake controller is a beast and doesnt really fit anywhere on this gen so it's a great solution.
     
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  19. Mar 18, 2020 at 10:15 AM
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    Customer installed pic. Turned out pretty stealth for what I had to work with:D
    [​IMG]
     
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    Clean work @MESO
     
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