Trailer Wiring Harness Installation - 2008 Toyota Tacoma Video

The Pollak 7- and 4-Pole Trailer Connector Socket w/ Mounting Bracket #HM40975 can be mounted onto your 2008 Toyota Tacoma. If the connector on the rear of your truck is still good, and can plug into the new harness, it will work for you. If you…

To test a 7-way trailer connector on the rear of your vehicle you can use the Pollak Tester #PK12741. This tester is designed to work with all 7-way connectors. Another option is to use a circuit tester like #PTW2993 and go come pin to pin testing…

If the plug you have on your 2008 Toyota Tacoma is the US Car Connector like the Curt #C56229 then you can simply use the Curt T-Connector #C55774 or the Hopkins #HM40975 to add 4-Way and 7-Way connectors to your vehicle. This is much more…

This sounds like a ground problem. Ground problems normally show up when there is more draw on a system such as when you have the running lights on and then use another function like a turn signal or brake light. Make sure that the vehicle side and…

A 4-Way trailer connector has the basic lighting functions only; running lights, left turn signal and brake lights, right turn signal and brake lights, and ground. A 7-Way has these functions and a 12 volt circuit, a circuit for electric trailer…

We do offer the Westin MAX Winch Mounting Tray - Black Powder Coated Steel #46-21605 which is a direct fit for your 2009 Toyota Tacoma. The Westin MAX Winch Mounting Tray is designed to fit most winches rated 8,000 to 12,000 pounds such as…

I'm not sure why but I can tell you that the part you're looking at, Hopkins Plug-In Simple Vehicle Wiring Harness #HM11143910, is a fit for the Lexus 570 but not your 2005 Toyota Tacoma. To install a 7-way trailer connector on your…

The first step in choosing a weight distribution system is to conclusively determine the tongue weight of your camper once it is fully loaded and ready to tow. This includes full water and propane tanks plus any other gear you would typically travel…

A 4-way or 7-way trailer connector is labeled as such based on the number of pins it has. The pictures I've attached show the two. You can see the 7-way has 7 pins, 6 of them in a circle pattern and one more in the center. A 4-way has 4 pins…

The closest metric trailer tire size to a 4.80x12 is going to be a 145/80-12. The typical diameter of a 4.80x12 tire is 20.5 inches. On a 145/80-12, it is 21.3 inches. So the metric size will be a little over 1/4 inch taller. Make sure to measure the…