Options to Add a Brake Actuator to an Off-Road Trailer

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Would this work with a 2600 lb trailer? Want to add surge brakes to an off-road trailer that uses a pintle ring. Would changing the spring inside compensate for the weight rating difference?

asked by: Craig D

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Expert Reply:

As the Demco Hydraulic Brake Actuator # DM8759422 uses a compression shock that is designed specifically for this, it will not be able to be replaced with a smaller spring. That being said, this is pretty highly rated for a 2,600 pound trailer. Unfortunately, we do not have an actuator like this with a lower rating at this time.

What may be a better option, will be to go with an electric over hydraulic actuator, like the HydraStar # HBA16, and then pair it with the Lock N Roll Articulating Channel Tongue # 336TS508 for the trailer and the Lock N Roll # 336VS501 for your hitch. You will need to have a brake controller that can handle electric over hydraulic systems, like the Redarc # RED44FR, and a 7 Way on the back of your 2004 Lexus LX 470. If you do not already have a 7 Way, you will need to add the Universal Installation Kit for Trailer Brake Controller # ETBC7.

expert reply by: Lazer S

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Answer 1

The Dexter Electric Trailer Brake Assembly w/ Parking Brake #K23-086-00 and #K23-087-00 both utilize the 12V power from your electric brake controller for regular brake operation or the 12V breakaway battery for emergency braking, but utilizes the…

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Answer 2

The Extreme Off-Road Swing-Up Trailer Jack w/ Dual Wheels, #ORJW350D has an overall length of 18".

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Answer 3

Yes, the Extreme Off-Road Swing-Up Jack w/ Dual Wheels iItem #ORJW500D will work for your T@B 400 Tear Drop Trailer. It looks like your trailer comes with an a-frame jack. You would need to ensure you have enough space on your tongue to accommodate…

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Answer 4

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 5

Here is an image I have from the Xtreme Off-Road Swing-Up Trailer Jack #ORJW750D in zinc which will have the same dimensions as the black Jack #ORJW750BD you are looking at.

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Answer 6

I would use a protractor, see photo, place the protractor on the edge of the inside of one side of the trailer frame and the other inside edge of the trailer frame should be parallel with the 50 degree line on the protractor. Another way to verify…

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Answer 7

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 8

We do carry the 33" Ark Stabilizer Jack that you are looking for with part #ARK77FR. I was able to track down a few drawings that you should find helpful. These are for the 30" #ARK94FR and the 24" #ARK34FR Stabilizer jacks. I'm…

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Answer 9

I contacted the manufacturer about the lengths for these stabilizer jacks and have included the information they were able to provide me. The Ark Drop Down Corner RV Stabilizer Jacks #ARK34FR are 422 mm (16.6") collapsed and 600mm (23.6")…

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Answer 10

The Xtreme Off-Road Swing-Up Trailer Jack w/ Dual Wheels #ORJW350D does not come with the bearings installed. You can use something like a rubber mallet or a block of wood and hammer to tap them into place until they are flush.

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Answer 11

I definitely understand how safety chain capacities and determining exactly what chain rating you need for your trailer can be a bit confusing. To keep it as simple as possible, safety chain requirements state that the breaking strength of EACH…

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