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khancock

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I am wondering if it is possible to install a factory break controller into my 08 Sierra All Terrain? I have an aftermarket controller that was in my 00 Sierra which worked perfectly fine but I like having the factory integrated for cosmetics (and the only trailer I tow w/breaks is my sleds in the winter). I found a service bullitan that sounds as if it is not possible but I'm not 100% sure I'm reading it correctly .

 

Thanks!

MS3DALE Senior Enthusiast

MS3DALE

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Nope,We've discussed this already,Theres too much that needs to be changed/added....Chassis wiring harness,brake booster & master cylinder,your truck must have Stabilitrak (Std. on crew-cabs,optional on extended-cabs for '07-'08) plus of course the dash trim panel and controller itself.

Then the truck would have to programmed for it to allow the display in the DIC in the cluster.

Zembonez Senior Enthusiast

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Yipper... If you do a search on it in here, I bet you get more info than you bargained for!

 

Not being a smart guy... there is actually LOTS of good info if you look.

 

EDIT: Oh yeah.... Welcome to the site. :lol:

khancock Enthusiast

khancock

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Yipper... If you do a search on it in here, I bet you get more info than you bargained for!

 

Not being a smart guy... there is actually LOTS of good info if you look.

 

EDIT: Oh yeah.... Welcome to the site. :D

Thanks, I had done quite a bit of searching, but never seemed to find a clean cut answer.

 

LOTS of good info on the site.....

 

 

My wallet hates you all.... :lol:

mcobb2 Enthusiast

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highjack in process: How do you like your intergrated brake controllers? I was wondering how they compare to an aftermarket. One thing I hate about my brake controller is that they are too aggressive. I would like a controller that if I press the brake pedal 50% or so, the brakes on the trailer go on 50%. Any imput is great!

alaska511 Senior Enthusiast

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Yipper... If you do a search on it in here, I bet you get more info than you bargained for!

 

Not being a smart guy... there is actually LOTS of good info if you look.

 

EDIT: Oh yeah.... Welcome to the site. :D

Thanks, I had done quite a bit of searching, but never seemed to find a clean cut answer.

 

LOTS of good info on the site.....

 

 

My wallet hates you all.... :lol:

 

 

It's there. I started a thread on this, and we did quite a bit of research. I ended up mounting a Tekonsha P3, and I love it

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