Replacement Shock Absorber For Surge Brake Actuator

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Looking for a shock for my surge brake actuator. On the old shock is says MAECO 19277 and 8D76. it measures eye to eye compressed 7 1/4 and extended 9 1/4. It looks similar to your Item # 1844-2 for Toledo surge brake. Mine says SUR ACT III by Bendix.

asked by: Antonio D

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We do have a few options that may work for you, the Replacement Shock for Replacement Shock Absorber for Toledo Brake Actuators # 1844-2 that you mention is the closest replacement shock absorber to your needed measurements that we carry, measuring in at 6-1/4" collapsed, and 8-1/4" extended.

We also have the Replacement Shock for Demco Hydraulic Trailer Brake Actuators # DS12426 which has an overall dimensions of 7" long and 9-1/8" fully extended.

expert reply by: Bryce D

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Answer 1

The Replacement Shock for Titan Model 6 and 10 Brake Actuators part #T1242600 only works one way. When the brakes are applied it eases the movement of the trailer forward onto the brake actuator. There is no return spring, the tow vehicle would then…

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Answer 2

The Demco Hydraulic Trailer Brake Actuator part #DM72VR should be a direct replacement for the Atwood 61101 Brake Actuator that you have now. This newest updated it rated at 7K instead of 6K. This is a bolt on option that mounts on 3" centers.…

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Answer 3

If you still have the plunger end that goes in the break away switch, then you can simply insert the plunger back into the switch and that should cut off the power to the brakes on your trailer. If you no longer have the plunger, then you can either…

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Answer 4

In order to determine the torque rating for the lug nuts on your trailer you will need to know check out the chart I attached that shows all of the torque specs for all the trailer lugs available based on stud size, wheel material and wheel size.

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Answer 5

The manual lockout on your Atwood 85778 surge brake coupler is there so that you can back up the trailer without the brakes locking up on you. Yes you can safely tow your trailer with the broken manual lockout, you just have to make sure you…

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Answer 6

It sounds like you are speaking of the wires for the brake magnets. If this is correct, you will need to connect one of the wires to the brake controller output wire on your trailer connector and the other wire will need to be grounded to a clean…

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Answer 7

Demco does not offer a manual lockout for the coupler part #DM72VR but they do offer an electric option with the part #DM5836. They also recommend installing free-backing brake assemblies on the axles instead too which I attached a link to a page…

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Answer 8

For as trashed as those brake assemblies are I am impressed with how spotless that spindle is! Based on the bearing numbers you mentioned you have a #84 spindle and the hub part #AKHD-545-35-G-K is correct. Since this its galvanized it's a really…

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Answer 9

Unfortunately the Atwood 85736 cannot be replaced so you'd actually need an entirely new actuator. The closest replacement we have is the Demco Hydraulic Brake Actuator #DM72VR. This actuator has a gross towing weight capacity of 7,000-lbs, a…

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Answer 10

You sure can Mike. The etrailer Hydraulic Trailer Brakes item #AKUBRK-35 are going to work with your boat trailer's hubs. The only time you run into problems is going from hydraulic brakes to electric because you need a smooth surface for the…

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Answer 11

Hey Carl. To replace the surge brake actuator on your 2012 Jayco Pop-Up camper, I recommend the Demco Hydraulic Brake Actuator item #DM72VR. This actuator fits a 3" wide channel and bolts directly to it. It has a 7,000 lbs capacity, fits a…

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Answer 12

I do have a solution I can offer you, but the Atwood AT82543 is no longer available. It was discontinued back in 2017. The closest option we have to replace your Atwood 82543 actuator is part #DM72VR. However, it doesn't have the reverse lockout…

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