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Originally posted by salrosa
thanks for the imput. I should have given more info though. I currently have a 96 runner with a three prong hockup.
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I'm not sure if there is an adapter for a '96 4runner. I would get a quote at U-Haul so you can compare cost versus time if you do not have experience wiring.
A few things you need:
Wire crimpers
Test light
Electrical connector kit (taps, butt connectors, ground connectors: few bucks at WalMart)
20 feet 10ga automotive wire
Silicone dielectric grease (for exterior elec connections)
7-way plug (uhaul)
Mounting brackets for trailer plug (uhaul)
If you do it without an adapter, you need to connect the wires according to the directions. Don't quote me but I think it goes this way. White=power Black=gnd Red=brake light switch Blue=to trailer plug. Power should be fused and un-switched. For the brake wire, you'll need to tap into the brake switch wire under the dash, just behind the brake pedal lever. You will want to test the wire with a test light to determine which wire to tap into. It should light the test light when pressing the brake pedal. The ground should be routed to an existing ground, somewhere in the kick panel. The output wire needs to be routed the length of the vehicle and connected to the trailer plug. This can be a PITA The best way to route this wire is to follow the existing trailer wiring you have and trace its path, securing the new wire to it.
U haul sells a 7-way plug that is prewired to accept your 4-flat end, all you need to do is make the connection to the controller. Make your connections after mounting the plug to the hitch.
Get the 7-way to 6-way adapter that mtnc linked to. 7-ways are much more common than any other.