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No I want to keep the batteries charged for the fridge to run on the 3 hour tow

 

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On most of the diagrams I see online, they show an auxiliary pin and a 12V pin. I thought the big center pin was for if the trailer has backup lights. So that leaves you with two pins to try. Take a volt meter to the connectors on your truck while it is turned on (with light off and no blinkers and no brake applied) and see which pin has a constant 12V

 

As for the wire, I'm not sure if a 14 gauge wire is enough to carry that current to the batteries. Wonder if you could cram like a 8 or 10 gauge wire in the connector for more flow?

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I believe its pre-wired. I just want it all to work properly. Everything does what it needs to do

 

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I am guessing the 40 amp fuse goes where this red plug is

 

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Haven't put in the fuse yet but it's mounted and plugged in

 

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Check on your fuse box cover to where it goes. I have a different style fuse box, but it should be in approximately the same place

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New bushings in, and with factory leafs and a 1.25" block my rear wheel wells sit right at 37"

 

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They are being installed right now.

 

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Springs are in, added 1/4" of height since I took the block out. So sitting at 37.25 inches in the rear

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Good thing you got the black bushings. They supposably have something in them that help them self lubricate to keep from squeaking as much. The red ones are just for show (I just got red to match shock covers)

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I got what was in stock at the time.

 

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Old springs look a little flattened

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They have been riding on the overload for a while

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New springs in

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And how it sits now

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Blower, brakes, cam, stall, built tranny, 3.73's with a true trac, and minor appearance changes as I get bored. This is all as budget allows.

 

I got a deal on the springs and ended up cheaper than air bags.

 

Regear and Hydroboost are next on the list. then 05+ front brakes and SUV 2 piston rears. Too cheap to go Big Brake kit right now

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I would sell you my rear end when I regear my other axle housing, but I'm all the way over here on the east coast. So if your ever over here, give me a holler! :lol:

 

I want to put in an LQ4/ LQ9 with heads, cam, built internals, a bit higher stall, and either a roots blower or a twin screw blower (if I can find one for my model year).

 

I just ordered some braided stainless brake lines, so hopefully that will help a little bit with stopping these heavy tires.

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