Replacement Hinge Recommendation for MAXXD Dump Trailer

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I have a question I Brooke my tail gate off of my trailer and I need to replace the hinges how do I know what kind of hinges I need ?

asked by: Mark

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That's a pretty hard question to answer, but most likely the Dump Door Hinge # PLR1904-Z that you referenced would be exactly what you'd need. This hinge setup is very heavy duty and basically can be made to work on any standard dump as long as you have access to a welder.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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If your 2011 Tundra has the factory tow package, which includes the factory installed 7-way trailer connector on the rear bumper, it will be equipped with the tow package plug under the dash, as shown in the photo I've edited for you. Some models…

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Answer 2

We do have an aluminum hinge for you. While the Dump Door Hinge, part #PLR1904-Z, only comes in steel, the Butt Hinge from Polar Hardware, part #PLR1005, is an aluminum construction. It can be welded or bolted to your tailgate. I've linked to a…

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Answer 3

Most dimensions of the Polar Steel Dump Door Hinge #PLR1904-Z do appear on the photo from our website, which I linked for you, but I also went to our warehouse and measured the item to give two additional dimensions. These are shown on the second…

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For your ramp, I recommend a hinge like the Ramp Door Hinge - Steel #PLR1902 or the Dump Door Hinge - Steel #PLR1904-Z. Both of these have a built in zerk grease fitting. Then you can use springs like #RS16933RH and #RS16933LH. If you want further…

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The first step that you will want to take is to jack the trailer up on properly rated jack stands. Make sure the trailer is suspended securely before replacing the brakes. Once you have your new electric brakes installed and the hub and drum mounted,…

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Answer 6

We have just what you need. The part #AKEBRK-7-SA is a set of 7,000 lb capacity rebranded Axle Tek self-adjusting brake assemblies like what you currently have. These would be an exact replacement and will work well.

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Answer 7

Not super easily as it wasn't designed for that to happen regularly, but the bolt of the Dump Door Hinge #PLR1904-Z could be removed and the two pieces of the hinge could separate.

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Answer 8

Most likely it's possible but the level of modification you'll need to do is hard to say. We have ramp door hinge kits like the part #PLR1904-Z which you'd weld to the back of the trailer and then attach a ramp door to. But most likely…

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Answer 9

A 4-Way trailer connector has the basic lighting functions only; running lights, left turn signal and brake lights, right turn signal and brake lights, and ground. A 7-Way has these functions and a 12 volt circuit, a circuit for electric trailer…

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Answer 10

The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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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 12

To determine the size of the brake assemblies you need you have to measure the depth and width of the hub drum on the axle like what you see in the picture I attached. The most common size is 2-1/4 inch wide like the #T4071600-500 that you…

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