Parts Needed to Install Brake Controller in a 2008 Dodge Ram

Published 09/29/2016

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Question:

I have a 2oo8 dodge ram 15oo. I looked and it does have the plug for the brake booster under the dash and the four prong under the bumper. Im interested in the Hayes blackbird booster. My question is ...if both plugs are present on my truck, will any hard wiring be required such as to my battery ot tail lights?

asked by: Ken E

Expert Reply:

To install the Hayes Blackbird Trailer Brake Controller in your 2008 Dodge Ram 1500 all you need is the install harness part # HA81782-HBC which will plug into the port under the dash.

If your truck has a 7-way you would be set with just those two things.

If your 2008 Dodge Ram pickup does not have a factory trailer connector (4-pole or 7-way) at the back bumper then for brake controller installation you will do a hardwired installation using our Brake Controller Installation Kit # ETBC7. This kit requires a working 4-pole connector; if you need one use part # 119178KIT. The linked article and video cover the installation process for the ETBC7.

expert reply by: Jameson C