Expert Answers about GMC Sierra

• Will I Install a Draw-Tite Activator the Same Way on a 2006 GMC Sierra as a 2005 Chevy Avalanche
• Physically installing and mounting the brake controller # 5504 will be the same. As always, before you drill your mounting holes, check for clearance so that you do not pierce any wires. If you use a plug-in harness for your brake controller, the two trucks should have the same brake controller port.
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• Can Andersen Camper Wheel Chock and Leveler Be Used Upside Down Like a Ramp
• I suppose you could drive over the Andersen Camper Wheel Chock and Leveler # AM3604 like a ramp but I wouldn't use it that way with a heavy vehicle or with the intentions of it being load-bearing. When these are placed as a leveler the part your wheel is on will be in contact with the ground but if you use it like a ramp then the part where your wheel will be over will be above the ground with no support underneath it. Since these weren't designed to be used like this I wouldn't use it...
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• Does the TempMinder Electronic Weather Station Require Wi-Fi or a Data Plan
• The TempMinder Electronic Weather Station part # MRI-823MXC operates using radio frequencies which transmit to a weather service center via satellite. Therefore, you don't have to have any sort of internet access or data plan to be able to use it nor are there any additional charges involved.
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• Parts Needed to Install Tekonsha POD Brake Controller on a 2010 GMC Sierra 1500
• On 2007 (new body style) through 2013 GM trucks did not have a brake controller port. Instead GM provided a tow package wire bundle under the dash, to the left of the steering column, held together with a white tag. All you will have to do is connect the brake controller wires to the tow package wires as follows: Tow Package red to brake controller black for 12 volt power Tow Package dark blue to brake controller blue for output to trailer brakes Tow Package light blue or orange to controller...
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• Can Tekonsha Primus IQ Fit 2013 GMC Sierra 1500
• Yes the Tekonsha Primus IQ part # TK90160 can fit your 2013 GMC Sierra 1500. It installs by attaching to the wires that are under your dash. I attached a link to a help article that covers the install process as well.
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• How to Remove Broken Step Pad Peg from Barrel Clip on a 2011 GMC Sierra 2500
• You would have to pry apart the barrel clips to get them off of the pegs on the bottom of step pad # 23-0001. You should be able to reuse them though as long as they are not permanently damaged in the process. Barrel clips # 23-0002 will fit the pad you ordered should you need to replace one. Since the pegs broke off in the clips you would have to try to pull them out with needle nose pliers. Otherwise drilling would probably be the best option. But take it slow so as not to damage the...
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• Installing Prodigy P3 Brake Controller on 2011 GMC Sierra
• The wires to install the Prodigy P3 # 90195 are indeed already run and under your dash. I have added a link to an installation video showing exactly how to install this brake controller in a 2011 GMC Sierra like yours. On the Prodigy the blue wire is for the brake wire, the black is for the 12 volt hot lead, the red is for the cold side of the stop light switch and the white is the ground wire. Following the video and the help article I added on installing brake controllers will offer you...
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• How to Install 1/2-Inch Bolt in TorkLift Custom Frame-Mounted Camper Front Tie-Downs # TLC2220
• For the TorkLift Custom Frame-Mounted Camper Front Tie-Downs # TLC2220 the 1/2-inch bolt that is to be installed in the hole in the bottom of the front spring perch should be placed using the included coiled bolt fisher wire. Insert the coiled end into the hole on the bottom of the perch and run it out the side. Then attach the bolt's threaded end and pull it back through to its position as shown in the linked image from the instructions. The complete install instructions are linked for...
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• Where Do I Install Fuse For Brake Controller Under Hood of 2008 GMC Sierra Truck
• The fuses may already be in the correct spots from the factory, and hooking up the wiring as shown in the video will be all you have to do. You will need to check the labels on the fuse box cover for towing or brake controller, one fuse spot will be 30 amps, the other will be 40 amps. I have linked an FAQ article for the 2008 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra that may be a good reference.
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• How To Install Putco Stainless Steel Fender Trim On a 2011 GMC Sierra
• The Putco Stainless Steel Fender Trim part # P97297 which is a fit for a 2011 GMC Sierra is very easy to install. There are a few different ways for installation, drill and no-drill which I have attached for you below.
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• How are Underbody Toolboxes Installed on Trucks or Trailers
• You would have to drill through the box and use hardware obtained locally that matches the material you are mounting the box to. Other people have constructed trays that basically cradle the box and the trays are secure to the bottom of the trailer or vehicle and the box to the tray. I like to keep it simple and just attach the box directly as described above. You would also want to use some silicone sealant such as # 0160297 to keep moisture out of the box. If drilling into a vehicle...
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• Wiring a Prodigy P2 Brake Controller on a 2009 GMC Sierra
• You are correct the GM wire colors do not match the standard brake controller wiring colors. You will want to connect the wiring as follows from your Tekonsha Prodigy P2 Brake Controller - Proportional part # 90885 Connect the RED WITH BLACK STRIPE wire from the GM harness to the BLACK wire on the brake controller. Connect the WHITE wire from the GM bundle to the white wire of the WHITE wire of the brake controller. Connect the LIGHT BLUE/ WHITE wire of the GM bundle to the RED wire...
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• Under Hood Connections that Need to be Made to install P3 Brake Controller in 2005 GMC Sierra
• The brake controller install harness you have of 3015-P is the correct one to install a Prodigy P3 brake controller part # 90195 but there are a few connections under the hood of the truck that need to be made for the controller to be active. So you'd want to move the black wire back to the pin it was in originally and then follow the install video and help article link I attached that shows the underhood connections and you'd be on your way!
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• Does Superchips Programmer for 2008 GMC Sierra 1500 with 5.3 liter Disable Active Fuel Management
• Yes, the Superchips Flashpaq F5 part # SU5845 that you referenced can disable the active fuel management of your 2008 GMC Sierra with a 5.3 liter engine.
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• Is Adapter Used to Install Tekonsha Prodigy P3 Trailer Brake Controller # 90195 on 2013 GMC Sierra
• A 2013 GMC Sierra 1500 is going to have all of the wires up under the dash needed to install the Tekonsha Prodigy P3 Trailer Brake Controller, # 90195, but no port/plug is present. So in this case a vehicle specific adapter is not available. You will just need to wire the quick disconnect harness that came with the brake controller directly to the Sierra's wiring. RED vehicle wire connects to BLACK controller wire for power. DARK BLUE vehicle wire connects to BLUE controller wire for brake...
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• How to Release the Gooseneck Ball on a Gooseneck Trailer Hitch for a 2002 GMC Sierra 2500HD
• If you have a Fold Down Gooseneck Trailer Hitch like # 8339, that you have referenced, all you have to do is pull on the ring and the ball will fold out. But there are other types of gooseneck hitches that hide the ball in the bed. Some require a handle that exits from under the bed into the driver side wheel well, like # 9460. For this type, you would pull the handle out to release the locking pin, turn the ball over, and push the handle back in to lock it in place. If you can determine...
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• Using Different Adapter Modules for EOH Brake Actuator on 2008 GMC Sierra
• The adapter module itself is not brand or make/model specific. While it would be nice to pair the Dexter Adapter Module # DX35FR with the Dexter DX Series Electric Over Hydraulic Brake Actuator # K71-651, you can also use the HydraStar # HBA-CAM instead. Either will work if you're trying to use it with different trailers, although getting a brake controller with an EOH mode like P3 part # 90195 would be more ideal. As for reliability difference, I haven't heard anything yet comparing...
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• Brake Controller Recommendation and Installation on a 2003 GMC Sierra with or without Factory 7-Way
• I did a little research and found that the Dexter Predator, # 58-8, is for 2 to 4 brakes. So if each wheel on your two axle trailer has a brake assembly, or just two of them, this brake controller will work. Brake controllers are not vehicle or trailer specific, so you will be able to use the best one for your application. I recommend going with a proportional controller because they offer the best and safest braking, and will reduce wear on both the trailer and tow vehicle brakes. I have...
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• Where is Center Instrument Panel Fuse Block of 2005 GMC Sierra
• The center instrument panel fuse block of your 2005 GMC Sierra is a junction box located under the dash on the driver side just to the left of where your left foot would be. It's behind a black plastic cover. If you check out the very beginning of the install video link I attached you can see how it is accessed.
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• Picture of Finished Installation of Westin MAX Winch Mounting Tray 46-21245
• Westin MAX Winch Mounting Tray # 46-21245 is a confirmed fit for your 2006 GMC Sierra 2500 HD and it mounts in front of the factory bumper. The linked photo, taken from the install instructions which I've sent to you, shows the finished appearance (along with a bull bar).
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