Koito trailer socket and plug (1 Viewer)

[peteinjp]

I just wanted to post up some pics of my recently aquired trailer goods. i found that Koito still offers this 7 pin unit so I picked one up. I'm debating where to install it but leaning towards putting a large hole in the rear crossmember for it. Where did the original bracket reside on the early trucks??

Rear covwer removed:

 

[peteinjp]

Pete

 

[Cruiser_Nerd]

Nice! I have a feeling you'll have a few requests to source these.

Do not cut! Bracket is simple and bolts to the bottom of rear frame. One of us can pattern it for you.

 

[JohnnyC]

nice find

picture on an fj25 (me not owner )

 

[pardion]

nice find

picture on an fj25 (me not owner )
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FJ 25 bracket measures 108mm across the inside, plug's outer dimension is 105mm, so it would fit fine.

 

[nuclearlemon]

annie's is in the same spot. bracket is simple

 

[nuclearlemon]

pics of the bracket after i bent it back to shape and welded it up

 

[treerootCO]

Very cool Pete! Pm me on the parts you need... I know what we can trade for I know you wanted the shifter parts but I saw you made have found them already.

This is the OEM application for that plug.
http://minkara.carview.co.jp/en/userid/779727/car/1446517/2567694/note.aspx

Here is another option I was researching...

$5 on eBay
WARNER ELECTRIC HEAVY DUTY BLADE TYPE TRAILER RECEPTACLE http://r.ebay.com/NoUCtO

 

[treerootCO]

Probably should add these to the thread...

 

[treerootCO]

The 4 prong Warner is marked 3529

http://g503.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=108195

The hinge of the cover is usually stamped WARNER 11935B and the rear domed cover over the wires is 110634.

 

[Archie 1962 FJ25]

The 4 prong Warner is marked 3529

http://g503.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=108195

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The hinge of the cover is usually stamped WARNER 11935B and the rear domed cover over the wires is 110634.

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Very cool Pete! Pm me on the parts you need... I know what we can trade for I know you wanted the shifter parts but I saw you made have found them already.

This is the OEM application for that plug.
http://minkara.carview.co.jp/en/userid/779727/car/1446517/2567694/note.aspx

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Here is another option I was researching...

$5 on eBay
WARNER ELECTRIC HEAVY DUTY BLADE TYPE TRAILER RECEPTACLE http://r.ebay.com/NoUCtO

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Sir, You are a genius. Thanks for the info.

 

[Living in the Past]

While there is a coolness factor to this seven pin plug I wouldn't use it in the US. There is a standard seven pin connector that comes on trailers and vehicles already. Don't want to go away from standard for either borrowing a loaning a trailer. Any Land Cruiser that came to the US with this style of huge round plug was not a vehicle I would be pulling a trailer that required brakes. If you can't find the correct four pin and use this because it's the correct size is another thing. Or if this is the standard in Japan or other countries then it's great find.

The eye bolts for the pintle hook is another matter since those were imported here. As for those I have variety of parts willing to trade. You can ship them here inside a mid wheelbase LX 4X series.

 

[Archie 1962 FJ25]

"You can ship them here inside a mid wheelbase LX 4X series." - Is this a hint John???

I think they are called "FJ46" they do surface here every now and then for sale, however they are all RHD. If you are keen I will keep an eye for a nice example,

 

[Living in the Past]

BJ are more common and the 44 series as well as the earlier 43 series were also wheel base. I would have thought with so many varieties of mid wheel 4X we would have got at least one to the US. If I didn't have so many other projects I would be keen on getting a mid wheel base. Still kicking myself for not bidding on the early FJ43 soft top that came up on eBay in Australia a few years back. As for RHD I should have everything I need to switch to LHD with OEM parts I already have. I did just buy a non project 3rd generation 4Runner with coil springs and independent suspension up front. My back likes the softer ride than leaf springs. In Australia I believe they are called Surf. Not sure if you got them in New Zealand?

 

[peteinjp]

Actually the guy with the Izusu is replacing some other type of cable with the koito plug. This is more along the lines of its OEM use:
http://takaoka.zening.info/JSDF/JGSDF/Komatsu_LAV/Plug_socket.htm

Pete

 

[Archie 1962 FJ25]

Actually the guy with the Izusu is replacing some other type of cable with the koito plug. This is more along the lines of its OEM use:
http://takaoka.zening.info/JSDF/JGSDF/Komatsu_LAV/Plug_socket.htm

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Pete

And that military taillight besides the trailer socket in the picture is similar to the one I got with my FJ25. Mine are 6 Volt though.

 

[treerootCO]

Actually the guy with the Izusu is replacing some other type of cable with the koito plug. This is more along the lines of its OEM use:
http://takaoka.zening.info/JSDF/JGSDF/Komatsu_LAV/Plug_socket.htm

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Pete

I thought it was a Prado or something.... I think I lose a point or two. Almost as bad as calling a Cruiser a J**P!

 

[treerootCO]

How about some NOS Warner Bakelite four terminal plugs for those OEM sockets?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-NOS-MB-...787?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item418c6696eb

 

[Living in the Past]

How about some NOS Warner Bakelite four terminal plugs for those OEM sockets?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-NOS-MB-...787?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item418c6696eb

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Ouch. While they weren't in a box years ago I picked up a couple NOS 6' pigtails with a plug on each end. As I remember they were $27 each shipped. Funny how prices have shot up over the years. The small interest by early LC owners isn't enough to effect prices that much.

 

[treerootCO]

I just pass on the links I find. You never know if there is someone on this list as crazy as I am for overpriced oddities.

Search eBay for "GPW socket" or "Willys triler socket" and you'll find some cool stuff.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Military-tr...Parts_Accessories&hash=item462f5f52f9&vxp=mtr

I am curious if the OEM 4 terminal sockets were Wagner. Can someone post up some pics of their sockets front and back?