Best Option For Replacing A Tie Down LP750 Brake Actuator

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I have a 2017 Xpress boat trailer that came with a Tie Down LP 750 brake actuator, that is a bolt on for disc brakes. The tongue is 3” X 4”. The old brake actuator set over the trailer tongue. The bolt spacing on the tongue is 3” horizontally and 2 1/2” vertically. I am looking for a replacement straight tongue coupler brake actuator for a 2” ball, electric lockout, 7,500 GTW. I researched the Dexter DX 7.5L A-60, DX29 FR, but it appears to slide into the tongue in stead of over. If need be, I can send a photo of the trailer tongue. Can you recommend a brake actuator that would replace my original equipment. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

asked by: Brent J

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We do have a great option for replacing your Tie Down LP 750 Brake Actuator. The Dexter DX7.5L A-60 Brake Actuator # DX29FR that you mentioned can be used for a lot of different trailer tongue configurations. It can be slid inside a trailer tongue or it can be placed over the tongue, like for your application. It has the electric lockout, 7.5K capacity and 2" ball coupler that you are looking for. It also uses the exact same bolt pattern as your Tie Down actuator with holes 3" apart horizontally and 2-1/2" apart vertically. This definitely makes it the best option for a replacement, you may even be able to use the existing bolts, provided they are in good condition.

I have included the picture below to show you an example of this actuator installed over a trailer tongue. Feel free to reach out with any additional questions.

expert reply by: Jesse M

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Dexter DX29FR Installed Over Trailer Tongue
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Answer 1

First, unless the coupler that you have is not functioning properly, does not couple to the ball, or is damaged, you do not have to change it out. It will still function just fine with electric brakes. I went out to the warehouse to determine the…

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Answer 2

Hi Steve; first of all no, there are no repair kits since Shelby went out of business years ago. The #DM15000-52 and #12564 can replace it assuming you have a 3" wide channel tongue but you will probably have to drill new holes. We don't…

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Thank you for the image. It appears you will need either the Demco Channel Tongue Trailer Coupler #DM13203-95 or #DM16080-95. Both of these couplers have a zinc coating for increased corrosion resistance and fit on a standard 3" wide channel…

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The HydraStar Electric Over Hydraulic Actuator for Disc Brakes - 1,600 psi #HBA16 you were looking at is the correct Electric Over Hydraulic actuator for the disc brakes on your tandem axle boat trailer. You can lock out your Titan Model 10 surge…

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Answer 5

There are a number of parts you will need to replace the electric drum brakes on your trailer, and though there is not an all-in-one kit I can let you know the parts you need, starting with a disc brake assembly to replace your current hub and drum.…

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Hi Chris! I am not 100% sure why you have two lines going to each brake, but I think that was to daisy chain them together. This was supposed to make bleeding the brakes easier, but I'm not sure if it really did much or not. The Kodiak #KOD59FR…

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Answer 7

The "Trailer Disconnected" error message on the dash with a factory brake controller is usually related to an issue with the blue brake output wire that runs from the brake controller to the 7-Way connector. The fact that the issue remains…

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Answer 8

LED lights, including LED test lights that can be built into trailer wiring, use so very little power that you do not need to be concerned about depleting your battery. It would take many, many months of continuous draw (without ever running the…

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Answer 9

We can get you a replacement for your TDE LP75 disc brake actuator; that's a 7,500 lb actuator that accepts a 2" hitch ball, and the correct option will depend on if your trailer tongue is 3" wide x 4" tall or 3" wide x…

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Answer 10

The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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Answer 11

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 12

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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