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  • Trailer Brake Controller Installation in 1999 Ford F-150 2WD Supercab
  • The specifics of trailer brake controller installation in your 1999 Ford F-150 depend on how it was equipped from the factory. If the truck has a factory-installed 7-way trailer socket it will also have a connection port under the dash that allows for quick and easy controller installation. For instance, the Prodigy P3 # 90195 can install by plugging in the matching wiring adapter # 3035-P. If the truck has a factory 4-pole harness then you will need these same parts plus kit # 118242....
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  • Brake Controller Wiring Harness Needed for a 1999 Ford F-150
  • If you have a Tekonsha or Draw-Tite brand of brake controller with the 4 wire port in the back of the brake controller housing, the Tekonsha Wire Replacement for Ford, Lincoln, Mercury, and Land Rover Vehicles, item # 3035-P, will be the correct wiring harness for brake controller installation. If you have a brake controller with 4 wires exiting the rear of the controller you will need the Universal Brake Control Wiring Adapter Ford, Land Rover, Lincoln, Mercury, item # 3035-S, to connect...
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  • Parts Needed to Add 7-Way Wiring Harness to 1999 Ford F-150
  • The correct rear wiring harness depends on what you currently have on your 1999 Ford F-150. If you have a factory 4-flat then you will be able to use the Ford Replacement OEM Tow Package Wiring Harness, 7-Way # 118242. This will plug into the OEM connector on your truck, which it sounds like you have. If you do not have the factory 4-flat with the tow package connectors you will need to start by adding a 4-way. I recommend the T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness # 118344. Once installed, you...
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  • SnowBear Snowplows and Mounting Kit Options for 1998 Ford Pickup
  • We offer SnowBear plows and mounting kits for your 1998 Ford pickup that are shown on the linked page. Install kits are either 2-inch hitches like # 31049 for the 4WD or custom bracket kits like # SB397-104 which works with 2WD trucks. At the top of the page you can use the Select Vehicle Style drop-down menu tool to select your drive train. The photos on the page will also allow you to identify your plow model to confirm it is compatible with your truck.
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  • What Fifth Wheel Bracket Install Kit Will Fit a 1998 Ford F-150
  • The install kit for a 1998 Ford F-150 is Reese part # RP50042-58. It includes the under frame brackets, the rails that sit in the bed, as well as all the nuts, bolts and hardware needed to install. We even have a video of this kit being installed so you can see how it is done. Please note, that if your truck is a 6-1/2 foot bed, you will need to use a sliding fifth wheel to provide enough clearance so that the trailer will not hit the cab in tight turning situations. We offer several sliding...
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  • Recommended Replacement for an Older Extang Classic Tonneau on a 1999 Ford F-150/250 Short Bed
  • I did some research and it looks like the tonneau you're referencing is no longer available and the replacement parts aren't stocked anymore. The best thing you can do in this situation is either contact the manufacturer and see if there is something they can do or replace you cover. If you're interested in replacing your cover and wanted to stick with Extang, the Extang Trifecta 2.0 Soft Tonneau Cover # EX92710 is a great option and would fit your '99 F-150/250.
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  • Are Brake Controller Harnesses Available Separately from the Brake Controllers
  • Yes, the harnesses are available separately from the controller. If you have a Tekonsha brake controller with the port on the back, you will need part # 3035-P. If you do not have a Tekonsha witht he port on the back, write back and let me know what controller you have and I will find out what connectors if any are available.
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  • Recommended Tie Down Anchors For A 1997 Ford F-250
  • When it comes to installing tie down anchors on your 1997 Ford F-250 I recommend The Erickson Stake Pocket Tie-Down Anchors - Chrome-Plated Steel - 2,000 pounds - Qty 2 # EM09085 will work with your vehicle. These tie down anchors have 3 different mounting holes and angles, and have a chrome-plated steel construction that resists corrosion and complements your truck's trim. This comes with 2 tie down anchors. I attached a review video link below.
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  • Complete Flat Towing Setup For A 1997 Ford F-150 4X4
  • For your 1997 Ford F-150 4x4, you can use the Blue Ox Base Plate Kit # BX2146. This base plate kit will only work if you have tow hooks in the front for the bracket. If you're interested in a complete flat towing setup, you're also going to need: -A tow bar # BX4370. -Tow bar wiring # RM-15267. -A braking system # HM39524. & A high low adapter like # BX88130, however you'll need to measure for the rise and drop you need for your vehicle to be certain. I have included an FAQ on how...
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  • Recommended Snow Plow and Mounting Brackets for 1997 Ford F-150
  • The snow plow I suggest for your 1997 Ford F-150 is the Detail K2 Rampage II # K2RAMP8219. It uses a remote controlled electric winch to adjust the plow. It also has springs so the plow will lean forward when it comes into contact with an unseen object. This will protect the plow and your truck. To mount the plow you'll need # K281512 if your truck is a 4-wheel drive model or # K281511 if it's 2-wheel drive.
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  • Recommended HappiJac Camper Anchor Tie Downs For 1999 Ford F-150
  • I have a solution for you, but the Replacement Front Anchor Plates # LC182870 are designed for GM vehicles. The correct truck bed camper anchors for your 1999 Ford F-150 are the HappiJac Anchor Tie-Downs for Truck Bed Camper # LC182861. The 1999 F-150 actually doesn’t have the traditional Direct-to-Frame installation; instead it has a modified Camper Anchor kit that connects to the truck a little differently. While it does have a frame bracket that attaches beneath the bed – the actual...
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  • Parts Needed To Install Tekonsha Primus IQ Trailer Brake Controller 1999 Ford F-150 With 4-Way Flat
  • To install the Tekonsha Primus IQ Trailer Brake Controller # TK90160 on your 1999 Ford F-150 you will only need a couple parts. First you will need the Tekonsha Plug-In Wiring Adapter # 3035-P to connect the brake controller to the factory harness under the dash. Then you will need the Ford Replacement OEM Tow Package Wiring Harness # 118242 to install a 7-way in place of the 4-way flat on your truck. This will include the necessary fuses and relays to activate the 7-way.
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  • Brake Controller and Wiring Needed for 1999 Ford F-150
  • Thank you for all of the details! From everything you've said it sounds like you just need the Replacement OEM Wiring Kit # 118242 for a 7-Way but then you can upgrade it to a 4-Way/7-Way secured at the back of your 1999 Ford F-150 with the Hopkins Wiring # 30955 and No-Drill Mount Bracket # 18136. The OEM wiring kit will tee into those square plugs you found under the driver's side of your pickup. Then to add a brake controller I recommend using the Prodigy P2 Brake Controller # 90885...
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  • 3,500 lbs Hubs and Drums and Electric Brakes that Have an Emergency Brake Function
  • I would be happy to help you. All of our hubs that fit 3,500 lbs axles have the same inner bearing # L68149 and outer bearing # L44649. Which means the Dexter Trailer Hub and Drum Assembly for 3,500-lb Axles - 10" Diameter item # 84546UC3 you were looking at will fit your trailer if your current bearings are the same size. These hubs have a 5 on 4-1/2 lug pattern and fit up to a 15" wheel. For a compatible set of brake assemblies that have an emergency brake capability you will want the...
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  • Front Mount Hitch For A 1998 Ford F-150 & F-250
  • For your 1998 Ford F-150/250, I recommend the Curt Front Mount Trailer hitch # 31049. This trailer hitch is capable of handling a 500-lbs vertical load limit, a maximum line pull limit of 9,000-lbs, and a GTW of 5,000-lbs. Additionally, you may need a license plate relocation kit as the front hitch might cover the license plate. Should you need it, you can use the Curt Front Mount Trailer Hitch License Plate Holder # C31002.
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  • Mounting Brackets Needed For Attaching 7-Way Ford Replacement Harness On a 1999 Ford F-150
  • The Ford Replacement OEM Tow Package Wiring Harness # 118242 can be mounted using the Mounting Bracket # PK12711U. If you would rather not drill into your bumper to secure the bracket we have the Short No-Drill Mount # 18140 which is 3-3/4" long or the Long No-Drill Mount # C57202 which is 6-1/2" long. These brackets attach to the receiver cross tube.
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  • What Replacement Westin Nerf Bars Do I Need for My 1998 Ford F-150 Supercab?
  • I have a great solution for you. Unfortunately, if you have an older model of Westin Nerf bars, the only way to confirm whether a certain current model would work is if you have the serial number or model of the bars. The reason why the length of the nerf bars will not determine if new bars would fit is because manufacturers make customized mounting hardware for specific nerf bar models for certain years/makes/models of vehicles. They are extremely specific about the hardware. However,...
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  • 1998 Ford F150 4 Pin To 7 Pin Connector Upgrade
  • The Ford Replacement OEM Tow Package Wiring Harness, 7-Way # 118242 will upgrade your factory 4-way connector to a 7-way. You will also want the mounting bracket # PK-12711U to position your 7-way connector in a convenient location and keep dirt and corrosion out. Included are both review and installation videos to help you get started.
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  • Replacement Wiring Harness for 1999 Ford F-250 Light Duty Truck
  • If your 1999 Ford F-250 Light Duty truck came equipped with a factory 4-way, you will need the Curt T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness, # C55256, to replace your wiring harness. To upgrade a factory 4-way to a 7-way connector, you can use the Tow Ready Custom Fit Vehicle Wiring, # 118242. Finally, if your truck is equipped with a factory 7-way you will want to go with the Tow Ready Replacement Multi-Tow 7-Way and 4 Pole Trailer Connector, # 74682. The wiring harnesses for the Super Duty...
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