Availability of a Flexible Brake Line for Use with a Fold-Away Trailer Coupler

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can you tell me how to fix the hard brake line when i cut the toung to add a folding bracket to my tounge Thanks

asked by: Mike R

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Since your existing brake line going to the brake actuating coupler on the trailer tongue is a hard line, it will need to be replaced with a flexible line, like # 18018-SF, at least to the point where the Fulton Fold-Away Coupler Hinge Kit, # FHDPB330301, is installed.

expert reply by: Michael H

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Answer 1

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.

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Answer 2

The difference between an load range C and load range D tire in the same size is the capacity and psi rating. The two tires will still have the same dimensions and fit on the same wheel. The D rated tire has a higher capacity. For a ST175/80D13…

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Trailer wheel bearings are specific to the spindle that is installed on the axle that is on your trailer. You will need to safely support the trailer, remove the wheel and tire, remove the grease cap, remove the cotter pin and washer that secures…

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The 5.30-12 tires, being wider, are going to make more contact with the road. This means that the noise, and heat build up will be higher than a 4.80-12 tire but the rolling resistance will actually be less because the tire is larger diameter. The…

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A BT8 spindle would have a diameter of .99 of an inch where the bearings would both install and would have a diameter of 1.24 where the great seal would ride. That would require a hub part #AKIHUB-440-2-1K for an idler hub. A BTR spindle would have…

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Hey Richard, thanks for reaching out! The Dexter DX7.5 Drop-N-Go Brake Actuator #099-175-00 is a great option for a replacement actuator because it's a direct replacement for the common Model 60 actuators that were popular in the '90s.…

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To determine the size of the hub assembly you need to purchase you have to determine which bearings are in the old assembly. If the old assembly has L44649 inner bearings, you would use the hub you chose #8-258-5UC1. If the inner bearings are marked…

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Answer 8

Oddly enough I can't find a decent u-bolt that we carry that would work well for your application.

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Answer 9

Load range B trailer tires are going to have a lower capacity than C load range tires. Basically that, psi rating, and the ply rating are the only differences. A higher load range tire would last a little longer than lower load ranges of the same…

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Answer 10

I have a solution for you but the part #CE10190GA-4 is not available in a half kit so what you would want is the part #CE10190GA with the swivel bracket part #CE10206G. We don't have the bolt and nut though so you would need to supply that…

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Answer 11

Hey Kevin, for your Demco DA70 actuator you can use the Reverse Lockout Solenoid for Demco Hydraulic Brake Actuators #DM11993.

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Answer 12

Yes, the CE Smith Bunk-Style Guide-Ons for Boat Trailers - 60" Long - 1 Pair #CE27600 can work on the inside of a pontoon boat. Based on the photo you may prefer the CE Smith 90-Degree Bunk Board Guide-On Kit #CE27600K90 which will includes…

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