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masterbrenden

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has anyone put trailer brakes on there ranger for towing
is there any wiring in it allready
 


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There isn't. There is an article in the tech library about doing it though.
 

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Trailer brakes dont go on the ranger, they go on the trailer......j/k.
 

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my truck came with the trailer brakes plug thing wired into it, buuuuut you shouldnt be towing anything were your gonna need trailer brakes mainly because your transmission will take a s#@t if you try towing something over 4,500 lbs
 

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I think trailer brakes are a good idea on the Ranger. Weather he tows 1000# or his rated 4100# (98 3.0).

2010 4.0 auto is 5980# or there abouts. Far cry from your trans trashing 4500.

try and use real numbers to help our users, not personal opinion. thank you.
 

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Another real number is that in many states trailer brakes are the law. In Indiana, for example, any trailer over 3,000# requires brakes on every axle.
 

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