A-Frame Trailer Coupler - Thumb Latch - Black - 2-5/16" Ball - Weld On - 14,000 lbs

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• Recplement for the Shelby A-Frame Coupler 5104
  The best replacement for your Shelby A-Frame Coupler 5104 is the A-Frame Trailer Coupler part # CA-5400-B. The Shelby 5104 fits a standard 50-degree a-frame, has a 13,000 lb weight capacity, and uses a 2-5/16" hitch ball. The A-Frame Trailer Coupler also fits a standard 50-degree a-frame and uses a 2-5/16" hitch ball but has a 14,000 lb weight capacity. In order to install this trailer coupler you will need to cut the old one off and weld the new one on. In order to protect your trailer...
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• Can You Tighten An A-Frame Coupler Or Must It Be Replaced
  If you feel the connection point between your trailer coupler and hitch ball is too loose then the trailer coupler will need to be replaced because there is no way to tighten this. The connection point does need to be loose enough for the coupler to rotate on the hitch ball but not loose enough where you have a bunch of play. If you are in doubt it would be wise to replace the entire trailer coupler for both peace of mind and security. In some cases, you can obtain a trailer coupler repair...
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• Recommended Replacement Trailer Jack for Shelby 5104 Coupler
  For your Shelby 5104 trailer coupler I recommend the Round A-Frame Trailer Jack - Sidewind - 15-5/8" Travel - 5,000 lbs # TJA-5000S-B. This will use the Footplate for 2,000-lb and 5,000-lb Round, A-Frame Jacks # JF-99.
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• Replacement Parts for an A-Frame Atwood Trailer Coupler with 2-5/16 Inch Hitch Ball
  I do have an option for you but we no longer carry the Coupler Repair Kit for Atwood 2-5/16" Yoke Style part 15774. Instead, I recommend replacing the entire coupler for which you can use the A-Frame Trailer Coupler part # CA-5400-B. Atwood was bought out by Lippert and their parts are becoming increasingly harder to find which is why I recommend a replacement coupler. This coupler fits most standard a-frame trailers and will accept a 2-5/16" hitch ball. It also has a black powder coat...
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• Fit and Compatibility of etrailer 2-5/16 A-Frame Trailer Coupler
  The etrailer # CA-5400-B weld-on coupler you were looking at would be a great replacement for your current Parker Performance A-frame coupler. This coupler has a 2-5/16 inch ball and a weight capacity of 14,000lbs. I have linked this product to this page for your purchasing convenience.
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• What Is The Angle For The Trailer Tongue For The Etrailer.com Coupler # CA-5400-B
  The A-Frame Trailer Coupler - Thumb Latch - Black - 2-5/16" Ball - Weld On - 14,000 lbs # CA-5400-B is designed to fit over the frame of your trailer and sit flat. The angle of the trailer frame to the bottom of the coupler shouldn't change as this is not an underslung coupler. They will be parallel. The angle of the trailer frame side to side is most likely what you are asking and it is the standard 50 degree angle.
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• Replacement for Weld-On A-Frame Coupler with 14,000 lb Capacity
  The coupler you referenced does not have replacement parts or a latch repair kit so if the thumb latch is busted you will need to replace the unit with the A-Frame Coupler # CA5400. You can replace it with the same unit, the A-Frame Coupler # CA5400 which has has an oily finish but the same one is available without the oily finish and a black coat of paint, the A-Frame Trailer Coupler # CA-5400-B. There is another option if you want to go with a different manufacturer, the Fulton...
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• How Do I Get a VIN Number For My New Trailer?
  When you have a trailer with no VIN number, you will need to contact your State Highway Patrol to have them inspect your trailer and issue you a VIN so you can properly register it.
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• When Does An A-Frame Coupler Need Replacing?
  An A-Frame trailer coupler like # CA-5400-B is bad and needs replaced if it no longer connects to your trailer hitch ball correctly with its latching mechanism, no longer supports the trailer jack, is not solidly connected to your trailer frame (has cracks), or can't handle the weight capacity it was intended to due to corrosion or impact from an accident.
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• What Trailer Frame Angle Should A-Frame Trailer be Made to To Fit Standard Couplers
  So the standard angle for A-frame trailers where the two beams meet is 50 degrees. So while I can't get you a CAD drawing for the coupler part # CA-5400-B if you are trying to design your trailer to have the correct angle for the A-frame you should make it as close to 50 degrees as you can and standard couplers like this will fit and work well.
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• Tongue Weight Capacity for A-Frame Trailer Coupler # CA-5400-B
  The tongue weight capacity of the A-Frame Trailer Coupler # CA-5400-B that you referenced is 2,100 lbs. The overall trailer weight capacity for the coupler is 14,000 lbs.
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• What Is the Difference Between the Blue Ox SwayPro Weight Distribution Systems BXW1003 and BXW1000
  The Blue Ox SwayPro Weight Distribution System part # BXW1003 is for trailer's with an under-slung coupler like part # CA-5335-B. If you have an over-slung coupler like part # CA-5400-B then you will need the Blue Ox SwayPro Weight Distribution System part # BXW1000 or you can just swap out the head, the Head for Blue Ox SwayPro Weight Distribution Systems part # BXW4011.
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• Replacement Trailer Coupler Repair Kit for Trailer Coupler
  It looks like you need a trailer coupler repair kit for your trailer coupler. If that is the case then I would love to help but unfortunately I cannot identify the correct replacement coupler repair kit for you based on the photo you have attached. The only way for us to get you the correct replacement coupler repair kit is if you can provide us with the part number for your trailer coupler as they are not universal. I would also like to point out that we do not carry a coupler repair kit...
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• Replacement Trailer Coupler for a 1982 Airstream Excella
  The trailer coupler latch repair kits are specific to the trailer coupler and not universal even if the hitch ball size is the same. Therefore, if you have the 12660-97SP, DM13203-52, DM13203-95, DM13205-52, DM13205-95, DM14040-52, DM14040-81, DM14040-95, DM14040-97, DM14793-81, DM14976-52, DM15633-52, DM15633-81, DM15633-97, DM612466-52, DM612466-81, DM612466-95, DM612466-97, DM6125-52, DM6125-81, DM6125-95, or DM6125-97 trailer coupler then yes the Demco Composite eZ-Latch Repair Kit...
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• What is Difference Between Overslung and Underslung Trailer Coupler
  An underslung trailer coupler is one that attaches to the bottom of the trailer frame and an overslung one is one that attaches to the top of the frame. The Replacement Head for Blue Ox SwayPro Weight Distribution Systems part # BXW4011 is for trailers with an overslung mounted trailer coupler like part # CA-5400-B whereas the Replacement Head for Blue Ox SwayPro Weight Distribution Systems part # BXW4012 is for trailers with an underslung mounted trailer coupler like part # CA-5335-B.
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• Locks for A-Frame Trailer Coupler
  We have all sort of trailer locks including coupler locks for a-frame trailer couplers. Please refer to the linked page that displays all standard coupler locks. You can use a universal-fit surround-type lock such as # ML389DAT which fits all ball sizes and that prevents someone from hitching to your trailer by clocking access to the coupler, or a simple latch type lock like # e98889 that prevents the coupler latch (like the one on # CA-5400-B) from being lifted to unlock the coupler.
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• Can I Rebuild my RAM A-Frame Trailer Coupler CA-5400-B
  The A-Frame Trailer Coupler part # CA-5400-B is a full replacement and the only way I know to repair it when it is broken. The Repair Kit for etrailer and Ram A-Frame Couplers part # CA-5100-RK is designed for original trigger latch couplers different than yours. The A-Frame Trailer Coupler w/ Round Jack Hole part # CA-5280-RB is a nice upgrade that can be made which is a 15K coupler that is easier to use and service. Repairs can be made if you're confident it will work and hold but...
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• Comparing the Blue Ox SwayPro Weight Distribution Systems Part # BXW4011 and Part # BXW4012
  The Replacement Head for Blue Ox SwayPro Weight Distribution Systems part # BXW4011 is for trailers with an overslung mounted trailer coupler like part # CA-5400-B whereas the Replacement Head for Blue Ox SwayPro Weight Distribution Systems part # BXW4012 is for trailers with an underslung mounted trailer coupler like part # CA-5335-B.
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• Coupler Repair Kit for 1987 Airstream with 2-5/16-Inch Trailer Coupler
  Trailer makers like the good folks at Airstream generally don't keep track of the brand and model of coupler they install so you'll want to try to find branding and part number information stamped into the coupler on your trailer. We do have repair/rebuild kits and replacement parts for many brands and models of A-frame coupler that are displayed on the linked page. I also linked our page for 2-5/16-inch A-frame couplers, both bolt-on like # BD44150WH301 and weld-on like # CA-5400-B,...
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• Difference Between Finishes of A-Frame Couplers CA5400 and CA5400-B
  The oily finish of the A-Frame Coupler with Oily Finish # CA5400 that you referenced is designed to fight off corrosion. But it's pretty messy when handling so I'd recommend going with the painted version part # CA-5400-B instead.
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• Available A-Frame Trailer Couplers for Trailer with Electric Drum Brakes
  If your trailer uses electric drum brakes then you do not need a brake actuator-type a-frame coupler like # T4067600. Instead you can use a standard a-frame coupler like # CA-5210-B since your brakes' power will come from the signal carried on the 7-way trailer wiring harness. You will want to choose a coupler that matches or exceeds the trailer's GVWR, its gross vehicle weight rating. The coupler referenced above is rated for 8000-lb trailers but we have lots of similar a-frame couplers...
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• Is There an A-Frame Trailer Jack for a 2 Inch Opening
  I have a few options for you but almost all a-frame trailer jacks has a 2-1/4" diameter outer tube. Therefore, in order to install an a-frame trailer jack like the Bulldog Round A-Frame Jack part # BD155022 which has a 2-1/4" diameter outer tube you will either need to simply open up the hole you have another 1/4" or replace the trailer coupler with one like the A-Frame Trailer Coupler part # CA-5210-B or part # CA-5400-B. Although not ideal because of instability issues, there is also...
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