Let’s Check Out the Dexter DX7.5L A-60 Brake Actuator w Electric Lockout Video

The distance between the mounting holes of the Dexter coupler part #DX56FR is 3 inches so it would bolt right up to your trailer. For a manual lockout you could use with this you'd want part #DX94FR. Standard brake line kits like the part #DM5424…

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…

Hello Dick; the correct replacement cap for a Dexter DX7.5L A-60 like #DX56FR is the #T097-022-00. I went ahead and attached a picture with the dimensions below if you want to compare it to your actuator.

Your surge coupler will have either a sticker or an engraving on it, typically near where the coupler is located. If you can get me that information and what you're needing to replace on it I'd be more than happy to help you find what…

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…

Yes, the DeeMaxx Disc Brake Kit #DE66YR will allow you to use 14" trailer wheels.

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…

The Dexter DX7.5L A-60XL Brake Actuator w Electric Lockout #DX43FR is designed to be welded on as the outer member is only primed. Once welded you can paint the outer member and the tongue. We do have similar units like the #DX56FR which are…

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.

Thanks for the information and photo, Kenneth! It looks like your trailer is equipped with 3,500 lb axles so to replace your bearings and seals you need the kit #BK2-100, but it also looks like you have an older disc brake kit with a design that…

Hey John, The Demco Trailer Coupler #DM88XR is a channel mount style coupler and would need to connect to a channel like the #DM55342. We offer different channel mounts and versions with the channel built into an actuator so finding the correct part…

The Dexter DX7.5L A-60 Brake Actuator w Electric Lockout - Bolt On - Disc - 2" Ball - Zinc - 7.5K #DX56FR you were looking at is confirmed to work with tandem axle trailers like yours, and is a great option as long as your trailer uses disc…