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What Is The Recommended Tongue Size For The Dexter DX7.5L A-60 Brake Actuator DX89FR  

Updated 06/09/2026 | Published 04/01/2024

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What is the recommended tongue size for Dexter DX7.5L A-60 Brake Actuator w Electric Lockout - Bolt On - Disc - 2inch Ball - Zinc - 7.5K Item # DX89FR

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Hello James. The Dexter DX7.5L A-60 Brake Actuator w Electric Lockout # DX89FR is designed to work with a 3" wide trailer tongue.

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Jim

4/2/2024

Is that a 3 inch by 4 inch or 3 inch by 5 inch?

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Jesse M.

4/3/2024

@Jim The # DX89FR actuator is designed to be top mounted on a 3" wide tongue. So this could work with a 3" x 3", 3" x 4" or a 3" x 5" tongue depending on your application.
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James C.

4/3/2024

Thank you!!

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Syo

6/2/2026

I'm using a tie-down actuator LP80, but are there any actuators that can be installed on it without any modifications?

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Jesse M.

6/2/2026

@Syo We have replacements for the LP80 like the Dexter # DX89FR which doesn't require much modification provided the LP80 is bolted on not welded. You may have to drill an additional hole in the tongue but that would be it. The holes are 3" apart on center.
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Syo

6/2/2026

@JesseM Thank you for your help. I found another eTrailer response recommending the Dexter DX89FR as a replacement for the LP80 with only one additional mounting hole required. Based on the photos I sent, would the DX89FR be a better fit than the Demco DM8669113 for my Ranger trailer? Which option would require the least modification?
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Jesse M.

6/8/2026

@Syo Yes, the Dexter # DX89FR is definitely what I recommend. Its a solid unit and will require the least amount of modification.
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