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by ruffryder59 » Sun Aug 28, 2011 8:40 pm

I just installed mark's body lift and used zone's directions. I didn't see anywhere where it tells you to mount trailer plug after lifted. It notes to hold on to plug for relocation but doesn't mention where. I know I could get creative but was wondering where you guys mounted yours? I did some searching on here with no luck!
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by Rob93 » Sun Aug 28, 2011 11:23 pm

I got creative with mine. Anything should work there's no stress to that mount or anything. I would show you a pic but its dark out
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by The Roadie » Sun Aug 28, 2011 11:26 pm

I just let mine dangle. Not optimum, but since my rear bumper's totally gone there wasn't a good way to mount it in the plastic. There are plenty of higher quality 7-pin Bargman connectors with mounting flanges to put it in the bumper if you wanted. Easier to get at without lying in the mud.

http://www.class8truckparts.com/Phillip ... RIRO62.htm

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http://www.championtrailers.com/TRAILER_RECEPTACLES.htm

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http://www.wiringproducts.com/contents/en-us/p549.html

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by Trail X » Mon Aug 29, 2011 8:44 am

I zip tied mine to one of the frame crossmembers.

Curious... why can't you use the stock location after a BL?
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by MrSmithsTB » Mon Aug 29, 2011 9:47 am

JamesDowning wrote:I zip tied mine to one of the frame crossmembers.

Curious... why can't you use the stock location after a BL?


You have to cut it off because that real estate is needed for use by the relocation brackets.


I modified mine by creating a smooth edge, drilling a hole, drilling a matching hole on the cross brace between the frame rails, and mounting it there.
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by fishsticks » Mon Aug 29, 2011 2:21 pm

I toss mine up into the frame crossmember when not being used. It never comes out.
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by ruffryder59 » Mon Aug 29, 2011 5:12 pm

Sounds like zip tieing it up is a good simple solution for now. I might eventually buy a different plug with a flange and get creative. Thanks for all the suggestions and help!
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by markmc » Mon Aug 29, 2011 6:46 pm

The kit should have came with a bolt pack for relocateing the plug.
If you need pics or a PDF of where to mount it, send me a message to my yahoo email.
I would be more than happy to send you any info you need..
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