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SwingKing Bolt-On Swing Tongue Kit - 3x3 - Black Powder Coat

Part Number: TD28FR
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If your straight trailer tongue takes up too much room in your garage or storage unit, this kit will help. Once installed, it lets your trailer fold back onto itself, freeing up to 6' of space. 1-800-940-8924 to order Swing King folding trailer tongue part number TD28FR or order online at etrailer.com. Free expert support on all Swing King products. Great prices and Fastest Shipping for SwingKing Bolt-On Swing Tongue Kit - 3x3 - Black Powder Coat. Folding Trailer Tongue reviews from real customers.
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Swing King Folding Trailer Tongue - TD28FR

  • 3 x 3 Inch Tongue
  • Coupler Hinge Kit
  • Bolt-On
  • Swing King

If your straight trailer tongue takes up too much room in your garage or storage unit, this kit will help. Once installed, it lets your trailer fold back onto itself, freeing up to 6' of space.


Highlights

  • Maximize Storage Space: Convert your standard tongue into a swing tongue, giving you room to fit your trailer into a garage or tight parking spot.
  • Smooth Swing Action: Pull the safety pin to pivot your trailer tongue out of the way when storing, then lock it back in place for towing.
  • Bolt-On Install: Cut your trailer tongue, drill holes, and mount it in place with the included hardware.
  • Fits Straight Trailer Tongues: Installs on tongues measuring 3" wide x 3" tall.
  • Sleek Powder-Coat Finish: Black powder coating adds a sharp look to your trailer while protecting against chips and everyday wear.
Made in USA

Features to know about

Black Powder Coating vs. Galvanized Steel

When choosing the finish of your trailer parts, it's not a matter of which is better, but rather which is better for your application. You want protection, but you also want it to look good and hold up in the environments you're boating in. If you have a freshwater setup, black powder coating will give you a nice finish that will protect the parts from everyday wear, scratches, and chipping. If you have a saltwater setup or plan to boat in brackish water, you'll want to go with the galvanized steel. Galvanized steel is hot-dipped in zinc. The process bonds the zinc to the steel and gives it a layer of protection that guards against rust, even if it gets scratched.

Specs

Application

  • Configuration: 3" wide x 3" tall straight tongue

Dimensions & Weight

  • Overall length: 18-1/4"
  • Overall width: 6"
  • Overall height: 3-3/4"
  • Weight: 19.5 lbs

Material

  • Construction: steel
  • Finish: black powder coat

General

  • Hardware included: pull pin with lanyard, bolt, nut, washers
  • Warranty: 1-year limited
  • Made in the USA


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These are great for tight garage space, make shure you have really good drill bits, 181/2” holes , you also need a decent sayzall with metal tooth blade. I used a t square to make my cut lines with a paint pen .
Very carefully cut top corners, then across top, cut each side with minimal penetration, you have wires inside, bend tongue downward lift wires with coat hanger etc , make Final Cut under wires. Paint for rust protection
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Christopher H.

10/1/2026

Thanks for the photo and the information here Erick! The install looks great!

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I have been trying to order a swing hitch through companies in canada to no sucsess either they are discontinued or they send the wrong product saying thats what i ordered.
I then reached out to etrailer and they had what i was looking for and processed my order , i recieved my order on time as said i would. Yes its what i wanted and ordered, i wont install till fall but i am happy with the product and the service i recieved. Would i recomend etrailer, most definitely.
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Mike L.

7/23/2026

Thanks Ian!

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Install was pretty straight forward. There is some vertical play when the bolt and pin is installed. Is this normal or does a washer need to be added?
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Mike L.

7/29/2026

A little bit of play is normal, but you can certainly install a washer to take some of that up if you wish.

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My order arrived very quickly and was installed in about an hour. It is high quality and functions great.
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Part is as depicted, actually better than I was expecting. Shipping was fast. Price was good.

Excellent WEB-SITE.
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Perfect fit.
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i actually bought this to extend my trailer tongue with an 18 inch 3 by 3 frame tube....exactly what i needed
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Kate F.

6/25/2026

I love when our neighbors (customers) think outside the box Todd! Great way to get it extended without the need of adapters that can cut the towing weight down, I'm going to keep this idea in my back pocket. Thanks for including the picture as well, install looks fantastic!

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Heavy duty, nice quality. Good customer service, communication and tracking of shipment.
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Awesome bolted on seems heavy duty
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Strong materials and hardware
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Works Perfect
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The box showed up damaged but fortunately the nuts and bolts were bagged in the box.
Everything is here.
Thank you for double bagging the hardware.
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Great product. I had to grind out and chisel a few welds and weld slag that did not allow the tung to fit into the collar properly, but it was not a big deal - only because I had to tools to clean it up. Is 50 pounds of torque proper for the bolts? Seams like it keeps bending the tube.
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Easy and fast
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Excellent Quality
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Quick shipping. Product was delivered on time. Very well made.
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Fast shipping and great prices are why I buy from etrailer
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Great item, just what I needed, thanks
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  • How Much Play Is Expected With SwingKing Bolt-On Swing Tongue Kit TD28FR
    Hello Jacques, thanks for reaching out. With the SwingKing Bolt-On Swing Tongue Kit # TD28FR, you really should not see much noticeable play once everything is installed and torqued correctly. It is designed to fit a 3" wide tongue, so as long as your trailer tongue measures a true 3" and the hardware is tightened to spec, the connection should feel solid. A very slight amount of movement at the jack when lifting can sometimes be normal due to flex in the tongue itself, but the hinge assembly...
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  • Added Trailer Tongue Length with the SwingKing # TD28FR Folding Tongue Kit
    Hey Larry. With # TD28FR installed you should expect 11-1/4" in added length. 18-1/4" overall length, and the tongue slides roughly 3-1/2" into each end. Are you looking to extend your tongue or use it to fit into a garage?
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  • Is There A Weight Capacity On The 3 x 3 Swing Away Tongue Kit?
    Hey Brandon, The specific weigh capacity of this swing away tongue# TD28FR is determined by how long you make it. I have attached the chart breakdown of the different lengths and capacities for the 3 x 3 tongue like # TD28FR. It can range from 2,600lbs-5,00lbs depending on the desired pivot length. What kind of trailer are you wanting to install this on?
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  • Recommended Swing Away Folding Tongue Kit for a Trailer w/a 3" x 3" Tongue
    Hey Dick, welcome back! The SwingKing Bolt-On Swing Tongue Kit item # TD28FR in black powder coat or item # TD88FR which is galvanized are going to be the best option. Both of them fit a 3" x 3" trailer tongue and come with all the necessary installation hardware. They can be installed in either a left or right fold orientation depending on your preference. Both are in stock and available to ship. If you have a boat trailer, I highly recommend going with the Galvanized SwingKing item...
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  • Can SwingKing Bolt-On Swing Tongue Kit Be Used On Aluminum Trailer
    Hi David; the SwingKing Bolt-On Swing Tongue Kit # TD28FR is technically designed for steel tongue trailers. It is possible to use it on aluminum, but I would contact the trailer manufacturer for guidance and to see if they approve it before installation. You will probably have to reinforce the tongue as well. If the manufacturer doesn't approve it, and you still want a swing away tongue, you could swap the tongue out for steel. What kind of trailer do you have?
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  • Looking for Coupler Hinge Kit that Can Work on 2 inch by 3 inch Trailer Tongue
    Hey Brian, while we don't have a hinge kit that was designed for a trailer tongue that is 2 inch by 3 inch you could still use the # TD28FR but you would need to put 1/2 inch metal spacers on either side of the tongue to take up the extra space. What kind of trailer do you have?
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