fordman2121
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We tried putting a factory controller in dads 6.4 and it wouldn't work. Dealer said it would need a flash and possibly a master cylinder. So we sent it back.
Proper way to use and set up integrated trailer brake controller
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That's accurate. The factory intergrated brake controllers are much more complex than an aftermarket one, such as a Prodigy. The OEM ones require a PCM flash and a different master cylinder.....something I learned recently.
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the pcm flash is to make the dash work with the controller.
the master cylinder is the make the controller progressive with the pedal.
snake, im assuming it was not cheap to accomplish a retro-fit? just wondering what the cost was.
the master cylinder is the make the controller progressive with the pedal.
snake, im assuming it was not cheap to accomplish a retro-fit? just wondering what the cost was.
Dustball8504
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What is this "manual" you speak of? LOL
I like feeling a trailer tug on the truck when you hit the brakes. I usually just jack mine up to 8 or 9 whenever its over 7k.
I'm not too sure what the final cost is (my truck came with the TBC from the factory), but I've seen several people change their minds about buying OEM after adding things up. Not too long ago, I thought the retrofit was as simple as buying and installing an aftermarket unit and learned it wasn't.
Johnny77Mutt
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I always thought they all came with them. I have a bare bones truck, roll windows, vinyl floor, bench seat....and it came with the brake system. My gooseneck is 5500 empty and I usually run it on 4, loaded I run around 9.5 or 10 with 5-11k.
