I tried to wire my 92 4 runner so i could legally pull a trailer. (Its a 4 wire plug)
But, i couldnt find where to splice the wires in? I read in another post that 2nd gens have a converter box around the rear quarter to splice into, but no luck finding it. I need your guys help, all input is appreciated.


Also, do i need a conversion harness or can i simply splice into existing wire.

 

IIRC you don't have to splice anything. Just buy the harness off ebay and it plugs right in.

 

alright, Buy which harness? And it plugs right into where exactly, some more detail would be great

 

Heres one... http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/TRAIL...ayphotohosting
There kinda hard to find so you might wanna jump on it.

 

thanx rocket, could you also tell me where that converter box is, or where exactly the group of wires runs to the back of the truck so i could simply splice into it.

Ill probably buy that harness, but im limited on time and would like to get this wired up soon.

 

I would tell you more info but i'm at work right now and don't eactly remember all the wiring. In the last year, i've installed 3 different trailer wiring harnesses on the 3 different vehicles so...

hopefully somebody else can help you with splicing because i didn't have to do that.

I'm pretty sure my harness just pluged into/behind each tail light (where you can disconnect the factory wiring).

 

Actually if you go to Napa, there is a harness sold by Hoppy that plugs into your existing harness without the need to cut and splice anything. About 25 bucks IIRC.

 

ill take a look under mine tomorrow.

when i rented from uhaul 3 years ago they redid my trailer wiring....well it was acting up again so I had a looksie at their work. Being an installer I know what to look for when stuff goes wrong...lol Well their crimp connects had started to work loose, so I cut each one to length, soldered it, then loomed. Now it looks great under there! lol

But yeah Ill see where those wires go to since its been a while

 

anyone?

 

thatd be great bumpin yota, otherwise im heading to napa

 

That was the same brand harness that i bought (ebay) but i think they might have been discontinued by Hoppy.

If you can find one at NAPA or some other store, then i'd definitely do that that rather than splice your OEM wiring. Is there a Tractor Supply Co. near you? Or a place that sells trailers? Break open your phone book and make some calls. Uhaul might even have one.

 

You can also get one at WalMart...plugs directly into the right taillight. Takes 5 minutes.

 

Do they have one that works for 2nd gen pickups as well?

I did mine myself but the brakes and headlights come back as two seperate wires, so I had to choose between them.

Also, I found this site: http://www.kwikhitch.com/wiring/toyota_wiring.htm

Rob

 

No luck at Walmart or Napa, local automotive shop has something, but i have to run a power source off the battery, along with splicing into wires, and it costs 80cdn. Not sure if thats the best route

 

yeah the 40050 hoppy converter thats in rdlsz24's post is 4x cheaper then what i can get in my area.

 

hey falko!

if you dont have a tsc (tractor supply) you might want to check out princess auto, they should have one of those kits. mine was started by the po but never finished, a buddy and i spent about an hour tops getting everything done.

ive since added a 7 pin set up as i have access to a camper that has electric brakes and charges the trailer battery while you travel.

lee

 

HMM, as far as I know HOPPY only makes a plug in adapter for the pick ups, but not the 4runner from 90-95. I called them and the guy i talked to said they don't make a 4runner set up and that i had to make it my self.

 

I see that the 40050 harness fits 87-95 4Runners. Doesn't that mean it would fit a 2nd gen Pickup, since 4Runners and Pickups are the same from '84-'89?

Rob

 

Here's what you guys want!
http://www.napaonline.com/masterpage...+-+Tow+Vehicle

Napa Partnumber 755-1488
it's a Balkamp partnumber if the parts counter guy can't figure it out.

This item is available at every single Napastore, it may not be instock but they should be able to order it, and it should be an overnight item.

 

the 40050 is just a generic harness....its not plug and play. That website is wrong anyways. The 90-92.5 4runners used a rectangle 4 prong plug. The 92.5-95 4Runner uses a square 4 prong plug.

The 84-89 4Runners, and 84-00 Pickups and Tacomas (excluding t100's) use a rectangle 6 prong (one prong is emtpy tho) plug.

I once purchased a plug setup for my 1990 4Runner from Reese, so depending on which style taillight harness you hace, they may still be available if you talk to the right people.