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Old Jun 9, 2008 | 12:27 PM
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08 brake controller placement

I have a Prodigy controller I am about to install in my 08 F250. Any pictures or ideas of where you have installed a controller?

I have 6spd manual, so the shifter does add a little more thought of where the controller can go.

Let's see what you did!

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Old Jun 9, 2008 | 08:26 PM
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Reach around your wheel while sitting in the truck.

Now think this: An IDIOT has just swerved dead in front of you!!!

Where do you want that "OH JEEZE!!!" button?
 
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Old Jun 10, 2008 | 10:25 AM
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Wolfie's right - you want that manual slide lever to be REAL handy 'cause eventually you're gonna need it for trailer sway! Don't forget the Prodigy's mounting angle; 0 to 70 degrees.

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Old Jun 10, 2008 | 01:55 PM
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I agree, it needs to be easy to get to, that's why I was asking...there is not a lot of easy places because the dash goes down so low.

I was thinkg about removing the ashtray and getting it in there, it looks like there is metal bracketry pretty shallow in there though...and the ashtray opening is not paralelfront to back with the truck.

As much as I would hate to do it, it might end up on top of the dash...

Somebody out there show me a pic! Give me an idea please!

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Old Jun 14, 2008 | 07:01 PM
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why not put it where the stock one would be mounted?
 
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Old Jun 14, 2008 | 09:09 PM
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Has anyone tried jamming it in where the stock one is? I do have the 4 upfitter switches.

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