Replacement Spring Recommendation for Bulldog Collar Lok Coupler

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I have a 2 5/16 bulldog hitch on my trailer. The spring that spreads thje coupler jaws is gone. Where can I get a replacement

asked by: Crai C

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Expert Reply:

Sounds like you have a Bulldog Collar Lok style coupler and are needing to replace the spring. For that you would want the part # BD500354.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

I don't think you are doing anything wrong necessarily. There are 2 possible issues that I can think of causing the problem. First, the spring may not be the correct size. A spring that is too short and/or not the correct diameter would fall out.…

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Answer 2

Basically you will want to compress the spring part #BD500354 so that you can position it in place on your Bulldog Coupler. I attached a picture that shows where the spring installs at. It will just be a matter of compressing the spring to get it in…

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Answer 3

A trailer is always going to be limited by its weakest component. This means that even if everything else on the trailer (axle, hubs, wheels, suspension, etc) is rated for 7,000 pounds, you will still need to adhere to the 5,000 pound limit on the…

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Answer 4

Great news! The replacement spring you are looking for is the #BD500354. I have linked it to this page for your viewing and purchasing convenience.

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Answer 5

The Replacement Coupler Cap Spring #BD500354 is specific to certain model Bulldog Collar-Lok Couplers, however it can indeed be used on a 2-5/16" ball coupler as it's a confirmed fit for the Bulldog Collar-Lok #BD028463. If this is what you…

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Answer 6

Thanks for the photo; it looks like you have a low-profile latch and so the Replacement Coupler Cap Spring #BD500354 would work for your coupler.

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Answer 7

If your current springs have 5 leaves then going to a 7 leaf spring will increase the height of the trailer a little and make the trailer more susceptible to sway. Regarding capacity if you go with springs rated higher than what is required it will…

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Answer 8

The correct replacement for a Demco Master Cylinder 05680-C is the Replacement Master Cylinder part #5650. I spoke with Demco to confirm this for you.

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Answer 9

The correct replacement master cylinder kit we have for your Demco setup is the part #DM5918 which comes with the lock out replacement.

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Answer 10

Seal 171255UC has an inner diameter of 1.719 inches and outer diameter of 2.565 inches. A seal that has those dimensions would actually be #58846. I've added a link to a video review of this seal for you to take a look at.

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Answer 11

I did some checking and the hub/drum we offer that will work for you is the part #8-430-5UC3. This uses the same bearings as the 8-415 and will be an exact fit aside from the fact this is a non-ABS setup and the 8-415 came in an ABS setup and non-ABS…

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Answer 12

The manual lockout on your Atwood 85778 surge brake coupler is there so that you can back up the trailer without the brakes locking up on you. Yes you can safely tow your trailer with the broken manual lockout, you just have to make sure you…

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