I've been doing as much reading as I can, but still can't seem to tell which one I want. The brakesmart can't be had by the time I need it, so..... I'd like some input from folks that have had both. Which one do you favor? What are the likes and dislikes of both?
I'm going to be pulling an 8ton armored vehicle on a 32' gooseneck and don't want to be dealing with "grabby" brakes or any of those wonderful characteristics.
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87 F250 6.9L C6 4WD, sorta running right.
'00 CC, LB, auto, 4WD, Lariat, ISSPRO EV gauges on the pillar, 295's, dp econo tune, napa 6637, boost regulator, aih delete, 4" turbo back exhaust.
I have had two Prodigy controllers and was not very happy with either. I have the Brakesmart and like it quite well. The Jordan receives great reviews with the comment that it is a little more difficult to install and set up than the Prodidgy but works well. Good luck on your choice.
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Y2K 350 DRW PSD Lariat CC LWB 4.10 auto trans, TLS, Mag-Hytex Diff cover,Amsoil in Trans and Diff, Pillar mounted Spa tech dual gauges, aux trans cooler.Fumoto oil drain valve. Oil Guard bypass filter. AIS, 3 1/2 down 4 inch ex
I'd go with the Jordan. I've heard the hard to hook up stories too. I installed one in my daughters truck over a year ago, The install was easy and it has never given her a problem. The best part about it is she doesn't have to worry about adjusting it for whatever trailer she is hooked to. The adjustments are made on the initial installation and then forget about it.
The problems that I've read about is the cable hookup from the controller to the brake pedal. Some had cables that would get hung up or stuck. I think it may have been due to their controller mounting location. I mounted my daughters in the covey hole. I had drilled a hole in the back of the covey hole to run the cable through and it worked great.
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03 F250 SD PSD Lariat 7.3, FX4 Crew Cab Short Box, 3.73 Gears, Auto Tranny, Jody Tipton 80 HP Econo Tune, Turbo Back 4" Exhaust W/5" Tip, Home Made Tymar, Isspro Gauges, T/C Lock Up Switch, 203 Degree Thermostat, Coolant Filter, Upgraded Headlight Wiring Harness, Diode Mod for Dims, Bilstein Shocks, Kenwood Head Unit, Sirius Radio, Valentine 1
Like Down South...mounted in the cubby hole and never looked back. I had a Prodigy and removed it after one trip...sold it in a garage sale for $15.00 and put in a Jordan 2020...never loked back. If you have the adjustable pedals be sure and tell them you need the it fro adustabel pedals.
Ken
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2002 F-350 PSD CC Dually/ with 4.10 axle, and SCMT
Toting a 1979 Silver Streak, 28.5', Jordan 2020 controller and a Reese Dual Cam HP.
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I'm going to be pulling an 8ton armored vehicle on a 32' gooseneck and don't want to be dealing with "grabby" brakes or any of those wonderful characteristics.
[/ QUOTE ]With that kind of load, you need trailer brakes that work. Air/vacuum/electric over hydraulic activated disk brakes. The BrakeSmart works great with this system. Call MasterBrake to find out when their updated hydraulic pump system will be available.
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2002 F350 Lariat CC 4x4 Auto 4.10 DRW, DP-Tuner F5 live tuned stock, quiet, 40dd, 40, 60, 80 tow, 80e and 120r, B&W GN, BrakeSmart, 'pooned tank, tank and pre-pump mods, 2µ Dahl 100 filter, regulated return, BTS dual HPOP, AC singles with EDM 34 lpm nozzles, AIS, H2e, Spearco 6.0 IC, Hypermax 3.5" dp--> MBRP 4" 304SS exhaust, BTS tranny, 203º T-stat, Chevron ELC, coolant filter, Oilguard bypass with Schaeffer 9000, WranglerNW 200 amp alternator & Optima group 31 batteries, Nippon-Denso starter, SPA gauges, SteveRacer mods, Hella 80/100W 9007s, Hella Micro DE foglights, 1000FF driving lights, 220W backup lights, Stancor contactor, Michelin XPS Traction tires, X-Springs, Bilstein shox, custom bumpers but otherwise stock. Nov 30 '99 build engine with 16 K miles, Fluidampr, Comp Cam 910 springs, Melling LPOP and ARP headstuds. Alien-Patrol Customer Service Sucks!
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