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  • Do Instructions Come with Fulton Replacement Pull Pin Kit for Fulton F2 Jack Part # F500136
  • Written instructions do not come with the Fulton Replacement Pull Pin Kit for Fulton F2 Swing-Up Jacks, part # F500136. I also checked the Fulton website and no instructions are offered for this particular replacement part. However I did pull a Fulton F2 jack from inventory to illustrate the position of the replacement pin, spring and retainer clip as installed. Please refer to the attached photo. This provides a view from the rear of the bolt-on coupler plate; an arrow indicates the...
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  • Installing the Universal Trailer Wiring Kit on a 2007 Toyota FJ Cruiser
  • The installation instructions for the Universal Installation Kit # ETBC7 is a bit generic, and that's on purpose. Since each vehicle is different we just try to give a general overlay of what circuits the different wires need to be connected to - this will be what you'll follow for your 2007 Toyota FJ Cruiser. I've attached a photo of the connector that comes with the kit which will hopefully shed a little more light on the subject for you. There aren't any fuses in this kit but it does...
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  • Parts and Instructions for Installing a Brake Controller on a 2007 Toyota FJ Cruiser
  • I am sorry, but there are no specific instructions for your 2007 Toyota FJ Cruiser, but I can give you a parts list and a brief outline of what to do to install them. I will start at the rear of the vehicle and work forward. If you do not already have a 4 pole trailer connector, you will need to add one of those first. There is a custom fit T-One harness available for your FJ Cruiser. It is part # 118405, and I have included a link to the instructions for this part. Next you will need...
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  • Testing the Curt Triflex Brake Controller for Power
  • I recommend putting a tester on the 5 o'clock pin of your 7 way connector on your FJ Cruiser. This is the brake controller pin. Hit the manual override and see what your readings are. The Curt TriFlex Trailer Brake Controller - 1 to 4 Axles - Proportional # C24VV is a proportional controller so only the manual override can be tested accurately when still using a multimeter like # PT89ZR. I've attached a troubleshooting article to assist.
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  • Installation of Air Lift 1000 Helper Springs # AL60809 on 2012 Toyota FJ Cruiser
  • To install the Air Lift 1000 Helper Springs, part # AL60809 on your 2012 Toyota FJ Cruiser, it does require you to remove the coil springs on the rear of your vehicle To remove the coil springs on your FJ Cruiser you will raise the rear of the vehicle and support the frame with jack stands. Detach the shock absorbers at the lower shock mount. Detach the panhard rod at the lower axle mount. If your vehicle has rear anti-sway bar you may have to disconnect the links. Then, mark the position...
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  • Does Connection of 4-Pole Harness to Adapter C57674 Include Additional Trailer Circuits
  • Curt Adapter # C57674 is designed to plug in to an existing functional 4-pole wiring harness to convert the 4-pole's lighting signals into the 7-way connector format. Plugging in the 4-pole from your vehicle will allow those same stop/turn/tail lighting signals to pass through to the electrical contacts in the 7-way to allow a trailer with a 7-way plug to receive them. If you refer to the linked photo of a 7-way socket you can see the usual arrangement of functions. The pigtail leads on...
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  • Converting 4-Way to 7-Way For Tekonsha Prodigy RF Brake Controller # 90250 On 2011 Toyota FJ Cruiser
  • To convert the 4-way connector to a 7-way on your 2011 Toyota FJ Cruiser, you could just install the item you selected, Adapter 4 Pole to 7 Pole, part # 37185, and just connect the 4-way, the Black power wire and White ground wire of part # 37185. Since the Tekonsha Prodigy RF Brake Controller, part # 90250, is wireless, it only needs the Black wire, which is a 12 volt power supply. The light functions of the trailer will be connected through your existing 4-way which will plug into the...
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  • Installation of Prodigy RF Brake Controller # TK94FR on 2012 Toyota FJ Cruiser
  • To power the Prodigy RF Brake Controller, part # TK94FR, it is only necessary to connect the 12 volt power wire (black) and ground wire (white) on your 4-Way to 7-Way Adapter, part # 37185, in the # ETBC7 kit, on your 2012 Toyota FJ Cruiser. The remaining wires can be tied off. You also have the option to connect the auxiliary wire (purple) if you need to power backup lights or another accessory on your trailer. To prepare the adapter to hook up the brake controller, you will attach...
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  • Recommended Brake Controller and Installation Details for 2008 Toyota FJ Cruiser
  • For a brake controller, I would recommend the Tekonsha Prodigy P2, part # 90885. The P2 is our best selling controller, because it is so easy to set up and use. To install the controller on your 2007 FJ, you would need the Brake Controller Install Kit, # ETBC7. The kit contains everything needed to install a controller, including the trailer connector, circuit breakers, wire and hardware, even the zip ties. If you click on the links provided, you can see all kinds of install resources,...
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  • Can my 2007 Toyota FJ Cruiser Tow a 3000 lb Pontoon Boat
  • According to what I was able to find in my research, the towing capacity for the 2007 Toyota FJ Cruiser is 5000-lbs, so you are able to tow a 3000-lb boat without any issue. With that being said, you should always consult your owner's manual to confirm this towing capacity. When towing a load that is more than 1/2 of the total weight on your tow vehicle, it's usually a good idea to tow with a weight distribution hitch. This is going to help distribute the weight more evenly across the...
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  • Brake Controller Install on 2007 Toyota FJ Cruiser
  • Your 2007 Toyota FJ Cruiser is not wired at the dash for a brake controller. You will have to hardwire the brake controller with the Brake Controller 7 & 4 Way Installation Kit, # ETBC7. The Installation Kit, # ETBC7, comes with a new 7-Way and 4-Way trailer connector which will connect to the 4-pole on the back of your vehicle. To install the 7-Way and 4-Way trailer connector , plug it into the 4-Way on the back of your vehicle and there will be four additional wires sticking out the...
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  • Installing Tekonsha RF Brake Controller On 2014 Toyota FJ Cruiser
  • The Tekonsha Prodigy RF Wireless Trailer Brake Controller, part # TK94FR will work great for the trailer you want to tow behind your FJ Cruiser. You have 3 wires at the back of the 7-way adapter you connected to your 4-way so you will need to connect the wire that is for the 12V power. I have attached a photo that shows which position on the connector this wire is in. You can use part # 10-1-1 to connect to that pin and run it to your positive post on your vehicle battery. You want to...
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  • Does the ETBC7 Kit for a 2012 Toyota FJ Cruiser Have a 12 Volt Circuit to Charge a Trailer Battery
  • When installed according to the FAQ and video I have linked for the # ETBC7, there will be a 12 volt power circuit on the 7-Way. If you are looking at the pins of the 7-Way the 12 volt circuit will be in the 1:00 position. This circuit will provide a maintenance charge to a trailer mounted battery, but it will not charge it up. The wiring to the 7-Way and the vehicle alternator are not large enough to push back the amperage needed to charge up the battery. It will however keep the battery...
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  • Where to Find Stoplight Switch When Installing 2008 Toyota FJ Cruiser
  • Sounds like you are looking for help finding where the red wire of the brake controller you are trying to install in your 2008 Toyota FJ Cruiser needs to run to. This circuit needs to be connected to a circuit that only sees voltage when the brakes are applied. When we installed a brake controller in a 2008 FJ Cruiser we found that the wire needed was green with a yellow stripe of the wires that run to the brake pedal switch. See attached part 2 install video around the 8:45 second mark.
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  • Wiring 4 to 7-Way Trailer Connector Adapter on 2010 Toyota FJ Cruiser for Prodigy RF Brake Control
  • In addition to the brake controller # C51180 and the 4 to 7-Way adapter, # 30717, you will need some additional wiring and a circuit breaker. The Echo brake controller does not require that all of the loose wires on the adapter be installed. It only needs the regular light functions (which are provided by the 4-Way that you plugged into the adapter), the white ground wire, and the power wire. The white wire will ground to the vehicle frame. The blue wire will not be used since the brake...
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  • Can the Tekonsha Prodigy RF be Used on a Vehicle with In-Cab Brake Controller
  • Yes, you can use the Tekonsha Prodigy RF Wireless Trailer Brake Controller part # TK94FR on a vehicle that has an in-cab brake controller installed but you will need to remove the blue brake output wire from behind the 7-way or unplug the brake controller before attaching the trailer. The 12 volt pin will also need to be active on your friends 7-way in order for this to work. If it is not then you will need part # 10-1-1 (per foot) and part # 9510.
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  • Installing Brake Controller and 7-Way on 2007 Toyota FJ Cruiser with Tow Package
  • From your description, I'm assuming your FJ Cruiser has the factory equipped 4 pole trailer connector. To install a controller on your vehicle, you'd need our Brake Controller Installation Kit, part # ETBC7. You'll also need to choose a brake controller. I can highly recommend the Tekonsha Prodigy P2, part # 90885. The install kit includes everything needed to install a brake controller, including the adapter needed to convert the existing 4-pole to a 7way trailer connector. All wire,...
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  • Transmission Temperature Gauge for a 2007 Toyota FJ Cruiser That Doesnt Drill Into Pan
  • If you are getting a trans warning light on your 2007 Toyota FJ Cruiser then that would be something more like low fluid or a leak and not necessarily the temperature. The Derale Temperature Gauge Kit # D13009 requires that a hole be drilled into the pan but the Derale Remote Transmission Filter Kit w/ Temperature Gauge # D13091 will help you avoid drilling into the pan since the temperature gauge installs on the remote mounting bracket. Either way, if you don't typically work on vehicles...
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  • Installing Additional 12-Volt Accessory Power Circuit to Trailer
  • I do not have a schematic available, but I would be happy to run you through the process. You certainly can run a separate circuit for a trailer mounted battery. You would want to make a separate wiring run from the vehicle battery, using 10 gauge wire and another # 9510 40 amp breaker. You would attach that circuit to the purple wire of the # 37185. You would then have the wire feeding the center pin on the 7-way plug on the trailer connect to the positive trailer battery terminal, with...
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  • Converting a 4 Pole Connector on a 2012 Toyota FJ Cruiser to a 5 Pole Boat Trailer Connector
  • Usually when you have a boat trailer with a 5 pole connector the trailer has hydraulic surge brakes and not electric brakes and you would not use a brake controller. The additional blue wire is for a reverse lockout on your hydraulic surge brakes to deactivate them while the tow vehicle is in reverse. If your boat trailer is the only trailer you plan on towing then you will want to install the T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4 pole trailer connector, part # 118405, and you will want...
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