Okay, so I was offroading a couple days ago and went through a ditch. The think next to the towing hitch came off and is hanging by its wires almost touching the road. Anyone know where I can buy this part and how I can repair it. Thanks.
Okay, so I was offroading a couple days ago and went through a ditch. The think next to the towing hitch came off and is hanging by its wires almost touching the road. Anyone know where I can buy this part and how I can repair it. Thanks.
If you want to correctly repair the problem, you need to get the OEM Toyota 7-pin connector and wiring assembly from a Toyota dealer...it has the properly sealed wires at the back of the connector as well as a high quality sealing gasket on the front of the connector. And it will have the correct connecting plugs to plug into the truck wiring harness. Probably will be quite expensive though.
You could also buy an aftermarket connector and cobble together some kind of mount as well as splice in all the wires but you'll likely have problems downstream with corroding wiring junctions. The OEM connector is a much higher quality item by comparison to all the aftermarket ones that I've seen.
P.S. Stay out of ditches in the future.
__________________ Ray
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Towing & Performance Mods: JBA Headers, Gibson Muffler, 4.30 gears, Michelin LTX M/S Tires, Hellwig Anti-Roll bar, Prodigy Trailer Brake Controller, Autometer Z-Series Transmission Temperature Gauge, Magnefine Transmission Filter
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Is there anywhere online that I can order the oem 7 pin connector
Check the various sponsors of this website...several are Toyota dealers who not only give a fairly good discount to TS members but also pay to keep the site up and running.
__________________ Ray
Natural White '03 Access Cab V8 SR5 4X4 with TRD Off Road Suspension, Limited Slip Differential, and Towing Package
Towing & Performance Mods: JBA Headers, Gibson Muffler, 4.30 gears, Michelin LTX M/S Tires, Hellwig Anti-Roll bar, Prodigy Trailer Brake Controller, Autometer Z-Series Transmission Temperature Gauge, Magnefine Transmission Filter
Utility & Misc Mods: Genuine Toyota OEM Step (Nerf) bars, Peragon Tonneau Cover, TracRac Rack and Rail System, Muth Signal Mirrors, Pop&Lock tailgate lock, TruSpeed speedometer calibrator, "$20" RS-3200 Upgrade, Auto-Dimming mirror w/ Temp and Compass, Clear/Red/Clear Taillights with Silverstar Signal bulbs, 3M Clear Bra
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Broke mine also first time offroad(easy arroyo). Even with dealer discount a lot of money was needed. OEM connector is super quality but decided to go with $10 unit from RV supplier. Mounted it in vertical surface of bumper which is above mounting of OEM. Large body hole and 4 small securing holes had to be drilled. I had two buddies mount theirs the same way after breaking the connector while offroading.
7 Pin Connetor is Down
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