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Old 04-20-2015, 02:16 PM   #3
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I've also installed 3500 mirrors that I bought for cheap on eBay. They extend for towing, and they're terrific. I bought a cheap brake controller online, and it plugged right into the truck harness. I had to run a power wire from the power box under the hood to the receiver, but the fuse holder and terminal were already in place.

The GMC and Chev trucks changed dramatically in '99. The 1500 wheels went from 5 lug to six, and the harness is trailer-ready. Since my truck came with the tow/haul feature, I bought a Class IV receiver and bolted it in. In retrospect, I should have grabbed a stock receiver from the boneyard and cleaned it up. They're much sturdier, since they tie into the bumper as well as the frame.
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