Will Dexter DX7.5 Actuator Fit in Place of a Tie Down Model 70E Actuator

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Currently a TieDown Model 70E is on my boat trailer. This actuator needs to be replaced and I am wanting to replace it with a Titan Item # T47154207K. Will this work as a direct replacement or will I need to drill new mounting holes? Thank You

asked by: Tripp

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Helpful Expert Reply:

If your trailer tongue is 3 inches wide and the mounting holes for your existing Tie Down actuator are 3 inches apart on center then Dexter Zinc-Plated Brake Actuator, Item # 099-175-20 (replacement for Titan 60) will fit. I have linked a video review of this actuator for you.

expert reply by: Michael H

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Answer 1

For a disc brake model with an electric reverse lockout solenoid you can use #099-175-20.

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Answer 2

The linked page displays all 2-inch ball couplers that bolt on to a 3-inch trailer tongue. Some do use the same 3-inch hole spacing, such as Titan #T4845000 and the Fulton #F223000301, but other hole patterns are included on some couplers, such as…

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Answer 3

The Demco Hydraulic Brake Actuator w/ Electric Lockout #DM62VR does not hold residual pressure in the brake line when the surge brake is not being pressed. This will allow you to use it with the Kodiak disc brakes on your trailer.

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Answer 4

To replace the Tie Down 70E disc brake actuator, I recommend the Dexter DX7.5 Drop-N-Go Brake Actuator #099-175-20. This unit fits on a standard 3 inch trailer frame channel and has mounting bolt holes 3 inches apart on center. You may have to…

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Answer 5

The Dexter DX 7.5 actuator part #DX89FR that you referenced is a very similar design to the Tie Down LP 7000 that you referenced. This would be a great replacement solution that may not bolt up exactly the same but would still work great.

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Answer 6

The easiest replacement solution for the TieDown 70E actuator is the Dexter DX7.5 Drop N Go Brake Actuator part #099-175-20 which is very similar to what you have now but has been improved. We do not have a replacement cable setup for your current…

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Answer 7

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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Answer 8

The replacement I recommend for an Atwood Surge Brake Actuator 85778 is the Demco Hydraulic Brake Actuator part #DM62VR. It has the same ball size, offers a bolt-on install, and has a greater capacity. The only difference is it has an electric…

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Answer 9

Hi Jeremy; that's a good question and you'll actually need to go ahead and re-do the set up of your weight distribution system after adding the Timbren Rear Suspension Enhancement System #TDR1500DS to your 2019 Ram 1500. So it wouldn't…

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Answer 10

While we don't have replacement parts for a Model 70LP actuator, we do have a great replacement for it. Like the 70LP, these actuators are a fit for a 2" hitch ball, but they just have a slightly larger capacity at 7,500 lbs. You didn't…

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Answer 11

What a lockout on a hydraulic brake coupler does is prevent the brakes from applying when you back the trailer. An electric lock out is tied into the reverse lamp circuit on the vehicle so that when the vehicle is shifted into reverse the solenoid in…

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Answer 12

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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