American Adventure Lab Ford Ranger Trailer Plug Tuck Kit Install

[TheRealSasquatch]

Ford Ranger Trailer Plug Tuck Kit
I finally received my American Adventure Lab Ford Ranger Trailer Plug Tuck Kit and got it installed. The install is really easy if you have all the tools listed in the directions. I substituted an oscillating saw instead of cutting the plastic with a knife and used a 2 inch hole saw instead of the 2 1/8 inch asked for. 2 1/8 was far bigger than the original hole so I stepped it down.
The new metal frame is 3/16th smaller than the original bracket welded to the bumper where the retention clips are so the fit is firm and it won’t be rattling out!
If you plan on driving your truck where departure angles are going to be an issue you will damage or destroy the original bracket and plug. Before an off-roading trip I dismantled the original mount and painted where I cut it off with a cutting wheel then painted it with Trim Black paint. Then I tucked the wiring and zip tied the trailer plug. Plus, I found without mud flaps I was flinging rocks straight back at the wiring. This is well worth the 45 bucks and 45 minutes of work to save rewiring the trailer plug.
American Adventure Lab Ford Ranger Trailer Plug Tuck

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[John E Davies]

THANK YOU for posting, they are very nice pics, mine is due to arrive tomorrow. The above pic is why God makes silver Sharpies! They show up way better on dark surfaces like your bumper. Look for sales, prices are all over the place, this price is a good one.

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I will probably leave my OEM bracket in place, I haven't dragged it yet, if it gets bent in the future, I will deal with the carnage at that time.

John Davies
Spokane WA USA

 

[HHIRAP]

Finally got my American Adventure Lab kit today and installed it tonight. It is a very nice kit that was easy to install, and the housing snaps in ridiculously tight!

Very pleased with the kit.

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