Are Surge Actuator Shocks Normally Hard to Push In and Pull Out

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How to determine if it’s working propenly.? It pushes in very slowly and is hard to pull back out also. Does this mean it’s working ?

asked by: Tony

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Shocks like the Replacement Shock Absorber part # T2336200 that you referenced are normally pretty hard to push in and pull out so if that is what you are experiencing then yes it would seem like yours is working normally.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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I would also assume that your tires are what limits your speed rather than bearings but I would call the manufacturer just to be sure. In most cases, the limiting factor in regards to speed restrictions are the tires not the bearing which is true for…

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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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The coupler should be very difficult to push in by hand but it doesn't return on its own. There is likely a problem inside your coupler that will need to be addressed to get it working properly again. It is most likely the shock that is inside.…

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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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Hey Bryan, that's a good question. The pricing can definitely be misleading, but I wouldn't use it to judge the quality of the tire. A lot of that comes down to promotions, inventory, and whether you're looking at a tire by itself or…

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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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The #84 spindle is just a common way to identify the spindle dimensions typically used for 3,500 lb axles. So instead of listing out the parts, people can just say they have #84 spindles and it's easier to know what fits it. The CE Smith Trailer…

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