How to Know When a Trailer Coupler Shock is Bad
Question:
How can I test the shock to see if its doing what its supposed to do? What is it supposed to do?
asked by: Ed L
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Helpful Expert Reply:
If your trailer wants to slam forward and back as you apply the brakes of your tow vehicle the shock is bad and needs to be replaced.
When a shock goes bad it no longer dampens the movement of the actuator which causes what I described. If the shock you have can easily be extended and retracted then it needs to be replaced.
I attached a page that has all of the replacement shocks we offer.
expert reply by:
Jameson C
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Demco Hydraulic Drum Brake Assembly - Single Servo - Galvanized - 10" - Right Hand - 3,500 lbs
- Accessories and Parts
- Trailer Brakes
- Hydraulic Drum Brakes
- RH
- 3500 lbs
- Brake Assembly
- Single Servo
- 10 x 2-1/4 Inch Drum
- Demco
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