Expert Answers about Toyota FJ Cruiser

• Can Curt Front Mount Trailer Hitch Receiver for a 2008 Toyota FJ Cruiser be Used with a Winch
• Sure, you can definitely use the Curt Front Mount Trailer Hitch Receiver, part # 31367, to mount a winch on the front of your 2008 Toyota FJ. Just keep in mind the weight capacities of the hitch and winch in comparison with the weights you will be pulling. The hitch has a 9,000 lb vertical line pull capacity. I have also included a link to a video of this hitch being installed on a 2008 FJ.
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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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• Can Tekonsha Primus Brake Controller Be Installed With Mounting Bracket On Bottom
• When mounting the Tekonsha Primus IQ Trailer Brake Controller, part # TK90160, you will want to make sure the accessory you said you have in your cup holder is secure. The mounting bracket can be used on the bottom as you mentioned. The only issue you may have is interference with the manual override button so you want to make sure you have full access to it. I have attached a drawing that shows the acceptable vertical and horizontal positions for mounting the Primus you can check out....
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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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• 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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• 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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• Where are the 2008 Toyota FJ Cruiser Connection Points for Trailer Wiring, # 118405
• On the 2008 FJ Cruiser, the access points are going to be behind the taillights. The drivers side is the easiest. There is a small panel in the cargo area that you will remove and the taillight assembly will be right behind it. The passenger side requires loosening the trim panels on the passenger side cargo area to gain access to the taillight assembly. If your FJ Cruiser has the optional sub-woofer, it will need to be temporarily removed to gain access to the passenger side taillight...
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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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• How to Mount 7-Way Trailer Connector to Cross Tube of 13367 Hitch on 2013 Toyota FJ Cruiser
• I'd recommend using the # 18136 No-Drill bracket. The bracket attaches to the hitch crosstube using the included pipe clamp and can be installed coming off the bottom of the crosstube with the mounting bracket from the # ETBC7 kit attached in a downward orientation, or coming off the top of the crosstube in an upward orientation for more ground clearance. If you look at the customer-submitted thumbnail photos on the linked product page, you can see many different mounting options using...
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• How to Install Adapter 4 Pole to 5 Pole Trailer Wiring Adapter # 20036 on a 2007 Toyota FJ Cruiser
• What you will need to go from the 4-Way flat on your Toyota FJ Cruiser to the 5-Way flat on the boat trailer is a 4-Way to 5- Way adapter. You can either use # 20036, or # 47515 (shorter). The 5-Way end of the adapter would plug into the 5-Way on the boat trailer. The other end would plug into the 4-Way on the vehicle. The extra blue wire would need to be connected to the reverse light circuit behind one of the taillights. This circuit is used by the trailer side to engage the electric...
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• Installing 4 Pole to 7 Pole and 4 Pole Adapter # C57674 on a 2010 Toyota FJ Cruiser
• Installing an aftermarket part, like the Adapter 4 Pole to 7 Pole and 4 Pole, # C57674, will not void the warranty on your 2010 Toyota FJ Cruiser unless it is the direct cause of a problem. There is actually a law you can look into called the Federal Magnusson-Moss Warranty Act. The Act states that if something breaks on your vehicle and you take it in for warranty repair, the dealer must honor your warranty unless the modification actually caused the problem in question. I do not have...
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• Installing A Derale Transmission Cooler In A 2010 Toyota FJ Cruiser
• That is a very good question. The Derale Series 8000 Plate-Fin Transmission Cooler Kit w/Barb Inlets - Class III - Efficient # D13503 is a confirmed fit for your 2010 Toyota FJ Cruiser 4.0L V6. It will install into your radiator and uses transmission fluid not radiator coolant. The cooled down transmission fluid then enters your transmission to help it run at a lower and more efficient temperature. You will most likely need to add additional transmission fluid when installing a supplemental...
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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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• Is a Tail Light Converter Needed When Installing ETBC7 on a 2009 Toyota FJ Cruiser
• If your 2009 Toyota FJ Cruiser came with or already had a 4-Way flat trailer connector that you plugged into the back of # ETBC7 then you will not need a converter. But if the vehicle did not have a trailer connector of any kind and you are trying to install the ETBC7, you will need to first install a 4-Way using # 118405. I have included some links that show and explain the ETBC7 installation for you.
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• Gauge Wire Recommendation for Installing Curt Discovery Brake Controller
• Curt does recommend that you use 10 gauge wire like part # 10-1-1 sold by the foot to install the Curt Discovery # C84VV, but the common recommendation for installing brake controllers is to use 12 gauge or larger wire. If you use 12 gauge wire you should be just fine, especially since you will only be activating 4 brake assemblies.
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• Is the Front Skid Plate Removed For Front Mount Trailer Hitch Installation, 2010 Toyota FJ Cruiser
• According to the installation instructions for Curt Front Mount Hitch, # 31367, the front skid plate on the 2010 Toyota FJ Cruiser does not have to be removed at all for hitch installation. I have included a link to the instructions for reference. I have also included a link to a video showing installation on a 2008 model. The 2008 and 2010 models are part of the same generation meaning there are little to no changes between the 2 models. In the video, the skid plate is not removed. You...
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• Correct Installation of a Brake Controller On a 2007 Toyota FJ Cruiser
• You are on the right track. The only place I see that you are getting off track is with the power wire. I will go through all of the connections for you. From the Brake controller here are your connections. White wire to negative battery post. Black wire through a 20 amp circuit breaker, item # PK54520, to the positive battery post. Red wire to the stop light switch wire behind the brake pedal. Blue wire runs back to the blue wire on the 7-Way adapter. You will then need to run another...
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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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• Hard Wire Brake Controller to Existing 7-Pin on 2007 Toyota FJ Cruiser
• Since you already have the Tekonsha Prodigy P2 # 90885 the wiring you need to finish on your 2007 Toyota FJ Cruiser is kit # 5506. This will give you both the 12V power wire and brake controller output wire as well as the circuit breakers and connectors. I've attached some videos to assist. You will use the 40 amp circuit breaker for the 12V power and the 20 amp circuit breaker for the brake controller power wire.
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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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