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  • Will 3rd Brake Light Blink with Turn Signal with the Pacer Performance 3rd Brake Light Logic Module
  • The Pacer Performance 3rd Brake Light Logic Module # PP20-702 filters out the turn signal and only illuminates the 3rd brake light when the brake pedal is pressed. I have attached a photo of the installation instructions for you to check out.
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  • How Does Derale Radiator Fitting for Transmission Coolers Install on a 2002 Chevy S10 2.2 Liter
  • The Derale transmission cooler fitting # D13018 is listed as a fit for your 2002 Chevy S10 2.2 liter. The fittings thread onto steel transmission lines and in the radiator so you will not have to flare the lines. I included a picture that illustrates this.
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  • Does Installing RoadActive Suspension Enhancement Change Ride Height?
  • The RoadActive Suspension Custom Leaf Spring Enhancement Kit # RAS4527-T will not change your ride height. This system connects to your current suspension to simply add additional support mechanically and is adjustable to your desired assistance. Once installed to your desired tension, there is no maintenance needed.
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  • Installation of Curt Venturer Electronic Brake Controller in 1999 Chevrolet S-10
  • To install the Curt Venturer Electric Brake Controller # C74VV you definitely need the red wire. Black to 12 volt power White to ground Blue to 7-way at rear of vehicle Red to cold side of the stop light switch The cold side of the stop light switch will have power only when the brake pedal is pressed. The red wire carries the signal from the brake pedal to the controller so it can send a signal on the blue wire to the trailer's brakes. The wiring harness to hardwire into your 1999...
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  • What Parts are Needed to Flat Tow a 1999 Chevy S-10 Pickup Behind a Motorhome
  • To use the Roadmaster Standard Base Plate Kit, item # 161-2, on your 1999 Chevrolet S-10-Pickup you will also need a tow bar, quick disconnects, safety cables and towed vehicle wiring. An excellent tow bar is the RoadMaster Falcon 2 Tow Bar - 6,000 lbs, item # RM-520, this tow bar mounts in the receiver hitch on your RV and connects to a set of base plates on the towed vehicle. The tow bar is slid into the RV hitch and attached with a hitch pin. Then, after attaching quick disconnects...
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  • What is a Roll Ban Bumper when Looking at Trailer Hitch Fits for a 1989 Chevy S-10
  • If you take a look at the picture I have included the truck in it has a type of roll pan bumper. Essentially it is a bumper that matches the contours of the vehicle instead of protruding out like a regular step bumper. If your 1989 Chevy S-10 has a regular bumper then you can use Curt hitch # C13021. If it has a roll pan bumper then use # 13920. If you plan on doing some towing I recommend etrailer ball mount kit # 989900. It comes with 2 ball mounts; one with a 3/4 inch rise or 2 inch...
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  • Installation Recommendation for a TruXedo Tonneau Cover on a 1995 Chevrolet S-10 with Bed Liner
  • The clamps on the TruXedo TruXport Tonneau Cover, # TX243101, will need access under the top lip of the bed rails. If your bed liner covers the top of your bed rails, then you could remove your bed liner or make a few cuts as you mentioned. If this were my truck, I would just make a few cuts in the bed liner. You only need to make six cuts that are large enough to feed the bottom of the clamp under the lip of the truck bed side rail. This would allow you to keep the bed liner in your...
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  • Can Optronics LED Trailer Light, Part # STL79RB, Replace Tail Lights on 1996 Chevy S-10 Pickup
  • The Optronics LED 3-Function Trailer Light, Part # STL79RB, is intended for use on a trailer to provide stop, turn and tail light functions. It is not intended for use as a replacement tail light on a vehicle, although this sort of application is not uncommon. You might want to check with your local DOT or highway patrol just to confirm that using these and separate amber bulbs for turn signals, as you intend to do, is legal in your state. Since your 1996 Chevy S-10 Pickup uses a combined...
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  • How to Find Brake Switch Wire on a 2003 Chevy S10 for Brake Controller Install
  • In order to determine which of the wires coming from the stoplight switch of your 2003 Chevy S10 should be used to install a brake controller you will need to use a circuit tester like part # PTW2993 to test the wires till you find one that sees voltage when the brakes are applied and none when they are released. We don't have specific wire color info for your vehicle, but testing the wires will be pretty easy and will tell you which one to use.
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  • Can a Side Marker Trailer light be Wired to Come On with the Blinker
  • If you want to make a side marker light blink with the turn signal it will have to be tapped into the turn signal/brake light wire for that side. But then it will also come on with the brake lights. And you would not want to also attach it to the running light circuit because it would back feed and lights would come on when they should not. Trailers are made with what is called a 2 wire system. They have combined turn signals and brake lights and the running light circuit is separate. In...
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  • Installation of UWS Crossover Style Toolbox TBS-54 in 2003 Chevy S-10 Stepside
  • The UWS Truck Bed Toolbox - Crossover Style - Single Lid Series - 6.9 cu ft - Gloss Black # UWS00327 or bright aluminum # UWS00076 are the TBS-54 options. There are also two low profile options in the # UWS00371 or # UWS00381. All of these installations require only 2 J bolts # UWSJBOLT as you stated which are included. I've attached a photo of the installation details to assist. These boxes are confirmed to fit your 2003 Chevy S10 2 door stepside.
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  • If Hardwired In Does Hopkins Brake Controller Need to be Re-Set Each Time Engine Turns On
  • My technical contact at Hopkins confirmed that if the Hopkins Agility brake controller # HM47294 that you referenced is installed correctly your settings are saved in the memory when the engine on your 1996 Chevy S-10 pick-up is turned off. If you bypass the installation instructions and run it through your fuse panel then the brake controller may shut off and need to be re-set each time your vehicle is started. According to the installation instructions which I have attached you will...
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  • Install Kit for Westin Surestep Bumper on a 2000 Chevy S-10
  • The Westin Surestep rear bumper, part # 76001, does need an install kit to be mounted onto your 2000 Chevrolet S-10. The install kit is part # 97200 or they can be purchased together using part # 76001-97200.
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  • Where to Find Brake Light Switch Wire for Installing Trailer Brake Controller
  • The vehicle wire that you want to connect to the red input signal lead for a brake controller like the Prodigy P2 # 90885 is the wire from the cold side of the brake light switch. The switch is usually located at the top of the brake pedal and the wire to the cold side of the switch is the one that will carry a signal only when you press the brake pedal. A circuit tester like # PTW2993 makes it easier to identify the correct wire. The controller black wire brings 12V power from the battery...
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  • How to Wire a 7-Way RV Trailer Connector on a 1996 Chevy S-10
  • The Pollak Black Plastic, 7-Pole, RV-Style Trailer Socket - Vehicle End, # PK12-707E, and other similar connectors, can be wired differently depending on the application, but there is a common method. If you are looking at the back of the PK12-707E, where the wires attach to the terminals: 1 oclock position = brown wire, tail and running lights 3 oclock position = yellow wire, left turn and brake 5 oclock position = white wire, ground 7 oclock position = blue wire, brake controller output 9...
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  • Does Safety Chain Loop # E950 Install Above or Below Trailer Frame
  • With safety chain loops like the part # E950 you can install the loops above or below the frame of the trailer as needed. Most people install this below trailer hitches on the vehicle side like you see in the attached picture.
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  • Do the Air Lift Ride Control Springs Require Drilling to Install on a 2001 Chevy S-10 4WD
  • You will need to drill a few holes to install these Air Lift Ride Control Air Helper Springs # AL59535. Check out the installation instructions to get a good idea of what it will take to install this product. However, this product is intended for the 2WD model S-10s and would not be the correct kit for you. Since your 2001 Chevy S-10 is 4-wheel drive model I would recommend you get the Air Lift Ride Control Air Helper Springs # AL59531 as this kit is designed to work on your vehicle. This...
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  • How to Wire Curt 4-Pole Wiring Harness # C55411 in a 1996 Chevrolet S10 Pickup
  • The particular 4-pole trailer wiring harness you reviewed, Curt # C55411, is a hard wire type intended to splice into your vehicle wiring to transfer brake, tail and turn light signals from your tow vehicle to your 4-pole-equipped trailer. This particular part is not specified for your vehicle but it will work provided that it is long enough to reach from the connection point to the rear bumper. Installation instructions for part # C55411 are provided for reference. The link provided will...
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  • Can Stainless Steel Spring Latch be Welded to Steel Trailer Frame
  • While you can weld stainless steel to regular steel there are special requirements and takes experience to avoid distortion of the metals by the heat. We have a similar item, # SL716, but it is zinc and also has special welding requirements. There are several online resources on welding various types of metals if you are interested in the specifics.
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  • Installation of Draw-Tite Hitch Receiver on 2003 Chevy S-10
  • To install the Draw-Tite # 75085 on your 2003 Chevy S-10, you'd need to temporarily remove the bumper/fascia, and then bolt the hitch between the frame and bumper brackets. You will then reattach your bumper/fascia and the receiver will be under the license plate. If you are going to be towing you'll need a 4-way connector, the Curt # C55359; and I also recommend checking out Ball Mount Kit # 989900, which will fulfill your towing needs in one tidy package; a pair of ball mounts to give...
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