Replacing TDE 70LP On Swing Away Tongue
Updated 01/29/2026 | Published 12/18/2025
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I have a 2007 Ranger trailer. TDE swing tongue, and LP70 actuator I would like to replace it with Dexters a-60 actuator. As it is currently a TDE swing away tongue product, it is not compatible with DEXTERs A-60, so I understand that the swing away tongue needs to be replaced as well. Which swing away tongue should I buy? I currently have a picture of the trailers tongue, but its not attached here. And how do I know if my tongue is 4 inches or 5 inches?
asked by: Jeong-Won P
Expert Reply:
Hi Jeong-Won; the Dexter DX7.5L A-60 Brake Actuator w Electric Lockout # DX89FR fits a 3" wide trailer tongue without a specific height requirement. To add a hinge back onto the tongue you simply have to measure the height.
If you have a 3" x 4" trailer tongue you can use the SwingKing # TD53FR (galvanized) or # TD33FR (black powder coat). If you have a 3" x 5" tongue then # TD93FR (galvanized) or # TD43FR (black). If that was the old integrated design I would expect to have to buy some stock steel to replace the portion of the tongue that had the actuator and housing.
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Robin H.
1/29/2026
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Robin H.
1/19/2026
Hey Jeong-Won, how did things go with the Dexter A-60 actuator and the SwingKing hinge options for your Ranger trailer? Were you able to figure out if your tongue measured 3x4 or 3x5? Your update could make it easier for others working on a similar replacement.