Expert Answers about Pilot Automotive
Installing the Ford Brake and Tail Light L.E.D. Hitch Cover, # CR-017F on a 2004 Ford Explorer- You have explained it correctly. You insert the Ford - Brake and Tail Light L.E.D. Trailer Hitch Cover, # CR-017F, in your hitch, secure it with a hitch pin (if you do not have one I recommend the Trailer Hitch Receiver Lock, # 7682 to deter theft), and plug in the 4-flat connector from the cover into the 4-flat on your vehicle.
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- How to Wire the Pilot Navigator Off-Road Light # NV-802C
- There are two wire leads, red and black, on the Navigator Off Road Light # NV-802C. Red is for power, black is the ground.
The black wire needs to have good metal to metal contact, preferably to the the truck frame or even the negative terminal on the battery. The red wire needs to be run to a 12V power source via a switch like, # D16740. This switch is meant to be used with a radiator fan, but would work perfectly for driving lights.
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- Do You Carry Stainless Steel Fender Trim Kits for a 2009 Chevrolet Silverado
- Yes, we do have stainless steel fender trim for a 2009 Chevy Siverado. The trim kit is part # P97289. We do not have black side molding, only the chrome like part # P403689.
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- Can Bully Ball Mount Backup Light Be Connected to Factory 4-Way Trailer Connector.
- A 4-Way trailer connector does not have a wire for reverse lights so the ball mount reverse light cannot be hooked up to the factory 4-Way trailer connector. It is hardwired into the reverse light circuit. You can use this light on either of those vehicles, but they cannot be wired to a standard 4-Way connector.
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- Tying an LED Tailgate Fire Strip Light to the Flashers on a 2001 Chevy Silverado
- I am sorry to hear you are having problems with the Fire Strip you purchased. Your vehicle does not require any conversion or diode when plugging the strip into the trailer connector. When you wired to the yellow (left) and green (right) turn/brake wires your brake lights should function as well as the turn signals. I have posted a link below which shows the correct wires in the 7 wire connector to use for the Lights you need to splice in to. If you have spliced in behind the taillights, this ma
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- Will the Bully Clamp Truck Bed Tie Downs Work on a 2003 Toyota Tacoma
- Yes, these Bully Clamp Truck Bed Tie Downs # WTD-823 are pretty universal and as long as the width of your bed rail is less than 1/2 inch thick it should work well for you.
I attached a review video for this product for you to check out also.
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- Compatibility of Pilot Automotive Tail Gate Lock # LH-090 with 2011 Toyota Tacoma
- According to my contacts at Pilot Automotive, their # LH-090 tail gate lock will indeed work on the tail gate of your 2011 Tacoma if the tail gate is removable.
We also offer locking tail gate handles that would replace the OEM handle, follow the provided link for the various available options.
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- Will the Pilot Swing Out Step Fit a 2012 Ford F-150 Super Crew
- According to the application information available, the Swing Out Step, # AS-550, should fit your 2012 Ford F-150 provided it is not a dually. I have included a link to a video review of this step for you.
A step that is a confirmed fit for your truck is the Bestop step, # B7540215, as long as the bed is longer than 5-1/2 feet.
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- Will Tube Steps Cause Clearance Issues for a 2011 Chevy Silverado Driving into a Garage
- Tube steps do not typically come out very far on the sides of the vehicle once installed. Usually the contour of vehicles is that the body tapers in near the bottom of the doors so that while it looks like the step bars would stick out they actually are not sticking out much past the sides of the vehicle.
Also, the mirrors of your vehicle will stick out much further than steps. So, if they clear your garage, you should not have to worry about the clearance of tube steps.
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- Factory Looking Tailgate Lock Recommendation for a 2011 Dodge Dakota
- The Pop and Lock Lock # PAL3600 actually installs under the OEM tailgate handle of your 2011 Dodge Dakota and would provide you with an OEM looking tailgate handle that locks with a key. If you wanted to remove the Pop and Lock sticker from the mechanism it would look even more factory.
I attached installation instructions for this product for you to check out also.
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- Will Bully Tailgate Lock # LH-090 Fit on a 1997 Ford F-350 Dually
- Yes, the Bully Tailgate Lock, part # LH-090, will work on your 1997 Ford F-350 Dually if it has a removable tailgate. The Bully Tailgate Lock fits all removable tailgates and will help deter theft.
I am including a link to the installation and review video for you to check out.
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- Black Tube Step Options for a 2011 Chevy Silverado Extended Cab
- We do have some black tube steps like # NC-321. For a 2011 Silverado Extended Cab 1500, we have # 22-5025-1085, from Westin. For a 2500HD or 3500, use # 22-5025-1065. I have included links to the tube step options for a 1500 extended cab and a link for the 2500HD and 3500 extended cab models.
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- Is the Pilot Brake Light Hitch Cover # CR-007 Suppose to Flash When Right Turn Signal is Applied
- On a hitch cover like the Pilot Brake Light Hitch Cover, part # CR-007, that uses just the green and white wires, the right turn signal is flashing because the hitch cover is using the right turn signal/brake circuit which is a combined circuit. This will happen on a hitch cover that only uses the two wires.
However, Pilot does make a cover that will not blink when you turn on the signals. It is the Pilot Brake Light Hitch Cover, part # CR-007A. It has a converter in line with the wiring that
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- Will The Pilot Automotive Replacement Grille # PFG-1106 Fit a 2005 Silverado 3500 Series Dually
- According to my contacts a Pilot Automotive, the Factory Replacement Performance Grille, part # PFG-1106 will fit all 2005 Silverado 3500 Series models. This would include Duramax engine equipped dually models.
I have also provided a link to other accessories for your Silverado that you might be interested in.
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- Fit of Pilot Automotive Polished Stainless Fender Trim Kit # WF-2211 on 2002 Chevy S-10 Stepside
- According to our friends at Pilot Automotive, the Polished Stainless Fender Trim Kit you referenced, part # WF-2211 will indeed fit the rear wheel wells on the stepside bed of your 2002 Chevy S-10.
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- Brightness of the Pilot Oval L.E.D Hitch Covers # CR-025 and # CR-017
- I walked out to our warehouse and pulled the Pilot Oval L.E.D Hitch Covers # CR-017 and # CR-025. I produced a short video showing the brightness of both lights.
I contacted Pilot and they were unable to provide Lumen or Candela output. Since both covers use LED lights, the light output will be bright, as LED lights burn brighter than incandescent lights, but use less power.
Both of these hitch covers will fit 1-1/4 or 2 inch receivers. You will need a hitch pin to secure the covers to th
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- Which Tailgate Locks Will Fit a 1997 Chevy S-10 Pickup
- We do have 2 tailgate lock options that will fit a 1997 Chevy S-10, but the Bully lock will not fit. You can use the Pop and Lock # PAL1600. I have included a link to the installation details for his lock for you.
If your truck has powered door locks, you can use the Pop and Lock # PAL8150. Engaging the power door locks will also lock the tailgate. I have included links to the installation instructions for this lock as well.
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- Do the Pilot Nerf Bars for 2001 Ford F-Series Super Duty Include Installation Hardware
- Yes, these Pilot Tube Steps # NB-306B do come with all the necessary hardware for them to be installed on your 2001 Ford F-Series Super Duty truck.
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- What is the Weight Capacity of Bully Nerf Bars for a 2012 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Sport
- I spoke with my contact at Pilot and he stated that the maximum weight for # NB-509B is 300 pounds. The mounting location on the vehicle is where most of the stress will be when you use them to get in or out of the vehicle.
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- Will Pilot/Bully Step Bars Fit a 2012 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Sport
- I spoke with my contact at Pilot and he stated that the Bully Black Powder Coated Nerf Bars, # NB-509B, will fit a 2012 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Sport. They do come with the correct installation kit to fit your vehicle.
I have also included a link to all of the step options we carry for a 2012 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited for you.
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- How do the Bully Stainless Steel Step Bars Mount on a Toyota Tacoma Double Cab Short Bed
- Yes, the Stainless Steel Nerf Bars with Installation Kit, # NB-410, do mount at both ends on the Toyota Tacoma Double Cab, Short Bed, and do not have a bracket in the middle. I posted a drawing from the installation instructions showing how the bars mount.
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- What is the Weight Capacity of the CR-605 Bully Stainless Steel Hitch Step
- I spoke with my contact at Bully and the weight rating for the CR-605, CR-605LED, CR-600LEDand CR-600 Stainless Steel hitch steps is 350 lbs.
You need to keep in mind that the rating of the step will be limited by the lowest rated item in the setup. This means that if the tongue weight rating of the hitch or vehicle is lower than the rating for the hitch step you will need to abide by the lower rating.
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- Is a Blue LED Ford Hitch Cover Legal
- I have also heard that in some states and/or local areas it is illegal to have blue lights on a vehicle. They used to hassle my dad for having blue dots in his tail lights in his 1967 pink Cadillac. What you will need to do is check with local and state law enforcement to determine if a hitch cover that lights up blue is acceptable. If not, we have a really snazzy red LED Ford cover, # 86065.
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- Attachment Points for Bully Step Bars Part # NC-321 on 2011 Ford F150
- Although some models use the cab mounting bolts as an attachment point, the install brackets included with the Bully NC Series Step Bars, part # NC-321 attach using existing holes under the rocker panels that are specifically designed as a step bar attachment point.
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- Will the Bully Adjustable Hitch Step Part AS-551 Clear Tailgate of Chevy 2500 HD
- I went out to our warehouse, and pulled one of the Bully Hitch Steps, part # AS-551 off the shelf. When fully extended, the hitch step is 23 inches long, when measured rearward from the hitch pin hole.
We shot a short video, where we tested the hitch step in a GMC, Ford Ranger, and a Dodge Ram. The step cleared the tailgate on all three vehicles.
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- How Does the Tow Strap Cinch Bone BC-902 Fit on a Strap
- There is more than 1 way to use the Cinch Bone, # BC-902, with a recovery strap. But, you are correct, the strap does not go through the center slot of the Cinch Bone. There is a retention cable that comes with the bone that does go through the slot.
The recommended method is to first loop the strap through the clevis hook or tie down point and push some of the slack of the long end of the strap through the looped strap end. You will form a loop with the strap you passed through the looped en
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- Will The Pilot Novelty Air Vent # TT-009 Fit the Fender on My 2011 Hyundai Sonata
- The item you selected, Pilot Novelty Air Vent, part # TT-009, is a universal fit item designed to fit a wide range of vehicles.
Part # TT-009 attaches to your fender using 3M double-sided tape. The Novelty Air Vent measures 11 inches long and is 3-1/4 inches tall.
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- Does the Pilot Automotive Tie Down Anchors # WTD-823 Have a Load Capacity
- I spoke with my contact at Pilot on the Pilot Automotive Tie Down Anchors, part # WTD-823, and if it has a load capacity rating. He explained that if the tie down mounts are installed to the truck beds side rail correctly, it will hold a load that will cause the trucks side rails to cave in before the tie down will break. He said that was how they tested the tie downs on a truck.
He also stated that the straps that are to be used with the Pilot tie downs would need to have a high enough brea
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- Will the Bully Tailgate Lock # LH-005 Fit on a 2001 Dodge Dakota Sport
- Yes, the Bully/Pilot Integrated OEM Tailgate Lock, part # LH-005, will fit your 2001 Dodge Dakota Sport. It is designed to fit 1997 to 2008 Dodge Dakotas.
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- Are Mounting Brackets Included with the Performance Lighting Driving Light Kit Qty 2, # PL-1018C
- I spoke with my contact at Pilot Automotive. He stated that the Performance Lighting Driving Light Kit Qty 2, # PL-1018C, does come with mounting brackets.
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