Trailer Surge Brake Actuator Option For 3-1/2 Inch Wide Trailer Frame
Question:
I have a need for a trailer brake coupler with break actuator. It needs to accept a 2 inch ball. Here is my problem. It has to go on a 3 1/2 inch frame.
asked by: Darrell W
Expert Reply:
Almost all trailer brake actuators are designed for 3 inch wide trailer frames, the only option would be to weld a coupler on top of your 3-1/2 inch frame. The issue with this for you is that the options for those only accept a 2-5/16 inch hitch ball, so if it all possible you would need to switch to that, with either the 1 inch diameter shank 2-5/16" Hitch Ball # C40005 or 1-1/4 inch diameter shank 2-5/16" Hitch Ball # C40030.
If you can go to the 2-5/16 inch hitch ball, then you can weld one of the Titan couplers onto the top of your frame, with the right option depending on if you have drum brakes or disc brakes:
- Drum Brakes: Titan Brake Actuator # T1607500
- Disc Brakes: Titan Brake Actuator # T4749600
Products Referenced in This Question
2-5/16" Hitch Ball - 1" Diameter x 2-1/8" Long Shank - Chrome - 7,500 lbs
- Trailer Hitch Ball
- Trailer Hitch Ball
- Standard Ball
- Chrome-Plated Steel
- 2-5/16 Inch Diameter Ball
- 2-1/8 Inch Shank Length
- 1 Inch Diameter Shank
- 7500 lbs GTW
- Class III
- CURT
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Dexter Brake Actuator - Painted - Drum - 2-5/16" Ball - Weld On - 12,500 lbs
- Brake Actuator
- Surge Brake Actuator
- Fabrication Coupler
- Weld-On
- 12500 lbs GTW
- 2-5/16 Inch Ball Coupler
- Drum Brakes
- No Lockout
- Dexter
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Dexter Brake Actuator - Painted - Disc - 2-5/16" Ball - Weld On - 12,500 lbs
- Brake Actuator
- Surge Brake Actuator
- Fabrication Coupler
- Weld-On
- 12500 lbs GTW
- 2-5/16 Inch Ball Coupler
- Disc Brakes
- No Lockout
- Dexter
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2-5/16" Hitch Ball - 1-1/4" Diameter x 2-5/8" Long Shank - Chrome - 15,000 lbs
- Trailer Hitch Ball
- Trailer Hitch Ball
- Standard Ball
- Chrome-Plated Steel
- 2-5/16 Inch Diameter Ball
- 2-5/8 Inch Shank Length
- 1-1/4 Inch Diameter Shank
- 15000 lbs GTW
- Class IV
- Class V
- CURT
more information >
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