Brake controller mounting

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I had my Tekonsha brake controller mounted under the dash on the right side of the knee bolster. Two problems. 1,it is a tad too low and 2,my foot occasionally hits it when on the go pedal. I searched the archives and nothing there. It really fits nicely where the hood latch goes,looks like it belongs there. But I would like to know where to mount the hood latch mechanism where it will be solid enough mounting and out of the way of foot travel. any suggestions??

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`01 2500,QC,LB,4WD,ISB,5SPD,
355 LSD,Tow Pkg. ,Forest green PC,Mopar alum. side steps,Mopar Mud flaps,Mist gray seat covers,Tekonsha brake controller. Bone stock and plenty of power. THE BIG GREEN MACHINE.
Built in St. Louis
Phil Stuart

I`M GLAD TO BE CUMMIN`

 

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I mounted my just over the edge of the tunnel, the left edge of the brake control is even with the left edge of the tunnel under the dash. The control is mounted level, and it is out of the way of feet, knees and if someone sits in the middle, but it can be reached if needed.

Rick

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RICK
97 2500,CC,5 SPEED, 3. 54 Limited Slip,Psychotty System,K&N, ISSPRO 3" Pyrometer,Silencer Ring Removed
12,000 RBW 5th Wheel Hitch,25' Excel 5th Wheel,Rancho RSX17000 Shocks

 

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Barracuda,

My truck is a '95 so this might not apply. I removed my ash tray and mounted the brake controller where the ash tray was. Nice and convenient there.

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Joe George
Eureka, CA

'95 2500 CC auto 4X4,Combo EGT/boost guage,custom switch panel,PacBrake,TST #5,BD valve body,Automatic motorhome steps on both sides,Foldacover hard bed cover,Cummins chrome kit,Black steel grill guard,Front hitch receiver

 

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I actually mounted mine to the ashtray. I can drop the ashtray down to read the digital display and when in the up position it doesn't interfere with anything. Also, if I ever get sick of it, I just need to buy a new ashtray and the holes are gone.

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David Dressler
2001 Driftwood 3500 Quad Cab 4x4, 155 inch WB, 5. 9L HO Cummins Diesel (ETH), 6-Speed HD Manual (DEE), SLT+, 3. 54 Anti-Spin Axle, Camper Special Group, Trailer Tow Group, Leather, Sliding Rear Window, Jacob's E-Brake, Rhino Liner, VDO Vision (pyro, boost, engine oil temp. ), Weather Guard Diamond Plate Saddle Box, AND functional Halo light!
"Diesel, it's not just for breakfast!"

 

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I also removed the ashtray and mounted the controller in it's place!

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'01 2500 QC SLT (white/mist gray), 4x2, SWB, Cummins, Auto, 3. 54 LSD, Tow Package, 4wABS, Luverne SS Side Entry Steps, Truck Trunk, Reese 18K Classic, Tekonsha EnvoySV, Pioneer DEH-P47DH, Kenwood TM-733A. 24' SunnyBrook 5er with solar. Ram Ham: N0MEU

 

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I "poped" the DRB connector out of its holder and mounted my CB there with the brake controller mounted to the CB. Its a Uniden SSB but not real big. Its out of the way and the dealer can get at the DRB cause its hanging loose to the drivers side. No problems reaching any of the controls and the e-brake switch is mounted below the dash but to the left of the steering column. Real easy to reach but I had to cut a hole in the plate behine the bolster for the wires and switch to clear. Didnt like the switch in the place below the ashtray/lighter, too far away for "quick" use. Its the Mopar equil of the Cummins e-brake.

Just my 0. 015$ worth.

SOTSU!!
\\BF//

 

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Check out the bracket I made for my Jordan Research controller. http://albums.photopoint.com/j/AlbumIndex?u=589847&a=4880909

Ron


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Ordered on 2/7 in my driveway on 3/24 2001 2500 SLT+ 4X4 Auto Cummins, 3. 54,Quad cab,Short Bed,Camel Leather, White Exterior, Sliding rear window, Camper Special Group, Towing Group,A. R. E cap with rear door, 25'Dutchman camper

 

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I mounted mine using the hood latch bolts... i jus re-drilled the bracket and waaaalaaaa... JB

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99 Quad,Long bed,4x4, SLT,Auto,K&N,Mobil Super Delvac 1300,fuel line up-grade from lift pump to filter and from filter to injection pump, Suncoast coverter,BD valve body and pressure-loc,Mag-Hytec trans pan,Amsoil ATF-4,Auto meter Ultra lite gauges:Boost,EGT,Fuel Pressure,Trans Temp, "true" Jet-Hot Coated 5 inch exhaust from turbo to tail pipe(over the axle),waiting in the wings, DD stage 3 injectors and boost module,HX-40 16cm in transit..... finally a blue box or TST box or?????

 

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Originally posted by QuadDoorRam25004x4diesel:
I mounted mine using the hood latch bolts... i jus re-drilled the bracket and waaaalaaaa... JB

Did you leave the hood latch in it`s original position?this sounds like a good idea. I sure don`t want to drill or cut into any of the knee bolster/dash trim to mount this thing!Want a good clean appearance. Thank`s for the ideas!! #ad




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`01 2500,QC,LB,4WD,ISB,5SPD,
355 LSD,Tow Pkg. ,Forest green PC,Mopar alum. side steps,Mopar Mud flaps,Mist gray seat covers,Tekonsha brake controller. Bone stock and plenty of power. THE BIG GREEN MACHINE.
Built in St. Louis
Phil Stuart

I`M GLAD TO BE CUMMIN`

 

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OOOOPS!!Forgot to mention that my rig is a 5SPD so the mtg. at the hood latch is out of the question `cause foot meets clutch there #ad
. Oh well! #ad


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`01 2500,QC,LB,4WD,ISB,5SPD,
355 LSD,Tow Pkg. ,Forest green PC,Mopar alum. side steps,Mopar Mud flaps,Mist gray seat covers,Tekonsha brake controller. Bone stock and plenty of power. THE BIG GREEN MACHINE.
Built in St. Louis
Phil Stuart

I`M GLAD TO BE CUMMIN`