Replacement Electric Brakes for an AL-KO 6,000 lb Axle

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I see that the description say that this will fit Al-Ko, but I just wont to be sure. the brakes on the trailer now are Al-Ko 12 X 2 - 5 hole flange. Axis safe-t-lube on axles. Axle weight on label is 6084 lbs and wheels are 16

asked by: Paul

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The Electric Trailer Brake Kit part # AKEBRK-7-D is exactly what you need to replace the 12" diameter x 2" wide electric brakes on your horse trailer with AL-KO 6,000 lb axles. However, the dacromet finish is only really needed for boat trailers so you can save some money by using the Electric Trailer Brake Kit part # AKEBRK-6.

expert reply by: Conner L

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The Kodiak Disc Brake Kit part #K2R526D is compatible with pretty much any idler hub with a 6 on 5-1/2" bolt pattern therefore you won't have any issues with the CE Smith Trailer Idler Hub Assembly part #CE13711. I have attached an install…

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Answer 2

I took a walk out to our warehouse to measure these TruRyde backing plates #TRU96FR. I have attached a few pictures for your reference. The backing plate is not flat on the back, so I measured from the "deepest" part of the plate- the…

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Yes, the 3" length of the shank is measured from the end of the spine to the mounting flange of the Trailer Idler Hub Assembly #52655IEU. I have noted that and the 2-1/4" diameter in the attached photo for you to reference as well. This…

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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 5

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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You will need the Red LED Trailer Clearance or Side Marker Light #328-K-52 or Amber LED Trailer Clearance or Side Marker Light #328-K-51 for your 2018 Forest River Sunseeker motorhome. These lenses have the same Top Command SAE-AP2-16 markings on the…

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The 40 amp fuse for your 2006 Chevrolet Silverado tow package is used for the 12 volt battery charge circuit. This fuse is located toward the front of the underhood fuse box closest to the front auxiliary positive post (see photo). There may be a…

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On a 2005 Chevy Silverado 1500, If you are facing the front of the truck looking at the power distribution box, there will be a post at the back left side and a fuse slot near it. It is that fuse slot that you will install a 30 amp fuse. I have…

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Answer 9

For your enclosed trailer application I have several suggestions for adding interior lighting that you can control directly via a switch. Since your current 4-pole trailer wiring does NOT include a 12V auxiliary power feed that could power inside…

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Answer 10

The only way you could power interior dome lights on a trailer without it being connected to a tow vehicle would be to power the lights with a battery like a breakaway battery. How you choose to wire up the batteries will in the end be up to you, but…

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If your old axles have a 5 bolt brake flange the assemblies like Dexter Electric Trailer Brake Assembly - 12" - Left Hand - 6,000 lbs part #23-105 or Dexter Electric Trailer Brake Assembly - 12" - Right Hand - 6,000 lbs part #23-106 will…

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Since Demco uses 3,500 drum brake assemblies part #DMSB24429M and #DMSB24428M what you'd need is similar 3,500 electric brake assemblies like the etrailer part #AKEBRK-35L-SA for the left hand side and #AKEBRK-35R-SA for the right hand side. To…

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