Recommended Surge Brake Actuator for a 3" x 5" Tongue

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I have some pictures on my trailer to see if *DX33FR will work on my trailer

asked by: Rogerperez

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Helpful Expert Reply:

Thanks for the pictures! It looks like you have a 3" x 5" channel so the Dexter DX7.5L A-60 Brake Actuator item # DX33FR will work for you. You will need to measure the width of the top of your channel to confirm this will fit.

expert reply by: Jerred H

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Answer 1

Instead of using the Demco Hydraulic Brake Actuator #DM72VR I recommend using the Dexter DX7.5L A-60 Brake Actuator #DX33FR. I went out to our warehouse and confirmed this coupler has a 3-7/16" max width which looks to be exactly what you need…

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Answer 2

I'm assuming you have hydraulic drum brakes and actually need the brake actuator. If that is the case, you're looking at either extending the tongue so you can bolt on an actuator like the #DX33FR or welding one on like the #DEX94FR. Both…

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Answer 3

There isn't a rebuild kit, but you can definitely replace your TDE LP7000 brake actuator with one of the following, depending on if you have disc or drum brakes: - Drum Brakes: Dexter DX7.5L A-60 Brake Actuator #DX33FR - Disc Brakes: Dexter…

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Answer 4

We have exactly what you're needing! For replacing your hub/drum assemblies you need the kit #AKHD-545-35-EZ-K (2 per axle) and then for the brakes you need the kit #AKFBBRK-35-D (1 per axle). The actuator is a little different simply because…

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Answer 5

Thanks so much for the photo, which shows you have a UFP A-60 actuator, which is the same as the Dexter DX7.5L A-60 Brake Actuator - Drum #DX33FR. I can confirm that the correct replacement inner member for both actuators is the Replacement Inner…

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Answer 6

Your trailer must have free backing brakes if you have never used the surge brake actuating coupler reverse lockout. If you did not have free backing brakes, your brakes would most likely brake even if they didn't lock up when you back up because…

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Answer 7

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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Answer 8

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 9

You are correct that the Atwood 85739 has been discontinued along with all of the replacement parts for it. I recommend replacing it with the Dexter DX7.5L A-60 Brake Actuator w Electric Lockout - Weld On - Disc - 2" Ball - Primed - 7.5K #DX63FR…

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Answer 10

Steve, to replace your old UFP A-70 actuator I recommend going with the Dexter DX7.5L A-60 Brake Actuator #DX33FR. This is going to be a direct replacement, is made in the USA, and will work drum brakes.

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Answer 11

Your TDE model LP7000 surge brake actuator will need to be entirely replaced as the master cylinder is no longer available for it. With this unique style coupler you will need either a Disc #DX63FR or Drum #DX53FR brake actuator which will need to be…

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Answer 12

Yes, you can weld on the Dexter DX7.5L A-60 Brake Actuator w Electric Lockout - Bolt On - Disc - 2" Ball - Zinc - 7.5K item #DX56FR you referenced. You will want to make sure you remove the zinc coating and get down to the bare metal. I have…

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