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Old Mar 31, 2009 | 06:06 PM
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#1 Trailer harness bracket reversal:

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Take the bracket off the truck, reverse the direction of the little tab, and remount it upside down.





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In my case i also wire brushed it and gave it a fresh coat of black paint since it was starting to rust up.




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#2 Gas Door Hook:

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I made this nifty little bracket, this is my second version of this, so it turned out much better, you can copy my design, but a lot of it is just eyeballing the door and doing quick test fitments






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Old Mar 31, 2009 | 06:13 PM
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I like that hanger - Brilliant ! Hey did you dip that in rubber coating?

But that reversal ? I'm not following. So how are you suppose to use it now?

I have to see if I have a Tire pressure sticker there. Never could find mine.
 

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Old Mar 31, 2009 | 06:18 PM
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It was just a coat hanger that was already coated in rubber

as for the trailer hanger reversal, its just merely a bracket that holds the harness, when you need it, just slide the harness out of the bracket, and connect it to the trailer harness :o
 
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Old Mar 31, 2009 | 06:25 PM
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Oh alright, it slides out. Yea, I never did like that wire hanging down there. Good Idea.

BTW - Nice truck! Looks Clean.
 

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Old Mar 31, 2009 | 07:01 PM
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Cool idea on the gas cap holder.

I've been wishing I had one since I got this truck.

Thanks Man, Keep the free/cheap mods coming!
 
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Old Mar 31, 2009 | 07:27 PM
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im definately doing that bracket reversal, thats a great idea man

neat idea with the gas cap holder too, too bad i dont have the stock one anymore
 
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Old Mar 31, 2009 | 07:50 PM
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meh i dont like that trailer wire idea much... only cuz i play off the pavement occasionally and i have the 7 plug... lol neat idea for the ranger.
 
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Old Mar 31, 2009 | 07:55 PM
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sweet mods. i took my little bracket off years ago
 
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Old Mar 31, 2009 | 07:56 PM
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yea not sure how the bracket would work if you did have the 7 plug.

All ive ever had was the 4 pin like pictured.
 
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Old Mar 31, 2009 | 08:08 PM
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i like the coat hanger idea! just got the side of my truck a fresh coat of red this will help out!
 
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Old Mar 31, 2009 | 08:11 PM
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Nice with the gas cap mod. I have a flareside so to you pat.
 
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Old Mar 31, 2009 | 08:20 PM
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Originally Posted by Patman03SprCrw
yea not sure how the bracket would work if you did have the 7 plug.

All ive ever had was the 4 pin like pictured.
Yea, that's the only problem here as well - I use both 7/4 - Depends what's behind me.
 
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Old Mar 31, 2009 | 08:40 PM
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Yea, that's the only problem here as well - I use both 7/4 - Depends what's behind me.
yea i just use the 4-7 adapter if needed :o
 
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Old Mar 31, 2009 | 08:42 PM
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sweet!
 
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Old Mar 31, 2009 | 09:35 PM
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Originally Posted by Patman03SprCrw
yea i just use the 4-7 adapter if needed :o
Looks like this -

 

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