Could Dexter A-60 Coupler Fit 2005 Four Winds Trailer

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Live Chat no help. I have a 2005 Four Winns trailer which was self manufactured by Four Winns. I can not find original manufacturer of the brake actuator. The inside dimensions of the tongue are 3 1/8 by 4 1/8. will item# DX29FR Dexter .5LA-60 fit inside the tongue? Outside dimension is 31/2 by 4 1/2. Sorry I do not have a photo. Do you have an alternative to fit my trailer? I didnt see anything. Many thanks.

asked by: Thad F

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If you have a coupler actuator that looks like the # DX29FR but it mounts inside the channel on the trailer frame what you would most likely actually want is the inner member of this coupler with the part # DX99FR. This is the inner section of the Dexter actuator which it sounds like you have the outer section welded to your trailer frame.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Thad F.

6/28/2024

Follow up to my earlier request for help. I finally got to the repair and have found only a serial number. It is a Tie Down Engineering Serial number 071399. Only two other identifying marks; on the cylinder itself is "TDE" which i assume is for tie down, and on the reverse solenoid is "P/N 11253R". I know its not much but maybe it will help find a replacement. I have picyures if you are able to accept them. Many thanks

Jameson C.

7/1/2024

@ThadF We don't carry that brand so we aren't able to get the replacement parts for it.

Peter

8/27/2026

@JamesonC I have the same problem. The brakes lock up with old tiedown engineering actuator, yes I can source the internals but my ball coupler section is deformed (not sure how but maybe if brakes locked while backing up - my F450 doesn't feel a thing lol). Question is where can I find dimensions for the A-60 or A-75 inner member? I'd like to purchase an inner member that fits inside my existing trailer tongue frame. I can't find physical dimensions of those inner members anywhere? The tongue itself is internal 3" wide by 4" high rectangular 1/4" wall galvanized. I can plasma cut and machine out the slots required for this inner member's two rods that hold it in. Would that work? What is the actual width of the inner itself?

Jameson C.

8/31/2026

@Peter Sounds like you are looking for the Inner Member part # DX97FR.

Answer 1

That's a really good question, and there is a difference between the 7,500 lb Dexter DX7.5L A-60 actuators for disc brakes; the differences are both in what they fit, as well as their length. - 14" Long & Top-Mounted For 3" Wide…

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Answer 2

The main difference between The Dexter Inner Membrane #DX99FR and The Dexter inner Membrane #DX39FR is that the #DX99FR is for a tandem axle with disc brake setup. The #DX39FR is for a single axle with disc brake setup. Both Dexter membranes have a 2…

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Answer 3

Hello Gregg, I think I can help shed some light on what is going on. Basically, there are two ways to stop surge brakes from actuating when backing up the trailer. The first and most popular way to do this is to use a surge brake actuator with a…

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Answer 4

This does happen every now and then, but you will need the Dexter Replacement Emergency Breakaway Cable Kit #DX64XR. This is specifically for the A-60 actuators, which the #DX56FR is. With that said, on the bottom or underneath side of the inner…

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Answer 5

Mark, the Kodiak Disc Brake Kit #K2HR35DKG appears to be what you're looking for but you're going to need to verify which bearings your trailer uses right now to make sure it's compatible. The bearings, actuator #DX29FR and brake lines…

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Answer 6

We do have the Replacement Inner Member for Dexter DX7.5L Actuators and Disc brakes. You would need to select the Single Axle #DX39FR or Tandem Axle #DX99FR version.

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Answer 7

Yes, the replacement inner member part #DX99FR does fit your UFP A-60 actuator and will work perfectly fine with the tandem axle disc brake setup you have now.

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Answer 8

Yes, you could remove the inner member of the Dexter DX7.5L A-60 to replace the bad member of your UFP A-60. Our pricing algorithm can be a little confusing so if this is the less expensive route than just the inner member part #DX99FR it is what I…

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Answer 9

We do carry the Replacement Inner Member #DX99FR that fit the Dexter DX7.5L A-60 Brake Actuator #DX56FR and Legacy UFP brake actuators. This would allow you to replace just the inner portion of your current actuator as long as yours is one of the…

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Answer 10

The pins on the Dexter DX7.5L A-60 Brake Actuator #DX63FR are removed by releasing the snap rings and washers from one side of the actuator. You will then be able to press out the pins. Do note depending on the age of your actuator and the amount of…

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Answer 11

We do have a potential solution for you. Unfortunately, the swing away actuators like the one on your 2005 Mastercraft trailer have been discontinued, so I am afraid there is no direct replacement, or anything that will fit inside the current swing…

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Answer 12

We have the inner member for the Dexter Brake Actuator part #DX56FR with the #DX99FR which is what you are looking for. This is a 7,500 lb rated disc brake inner member that is compatible with tandem axle setups.

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