Recommended Replacement Brakes for a Dexter 6,000 lbs Axle

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Trying to confirm the right brakes for my trailer. Attaching 2 pictures: 1. Axle sticker 2. Existing brake stamp dexter. Trailer is a 2021 forest river Wildwood heritage glen 369bl.

asked by: Michael S

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Expert Reply:

Thanks for the pictures! Based off of the serial numbers you will need the Dexter Nev-R-Adjust Electric Trailer Brake Assembly Left Hand item # 23-464 and Right Hand item # 23-465.

The Electric Trailer Brake Kit item # AKEBRK-6 you were looking at will fit but they are not what you currently have on your Forest River.

expert reply by: Jerred H

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Dexter 6,000 lbs axle
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Answer 1

For brake components that are that old it would be the smartest and easiest to just replace the brake assemblies. Reason being the individual replacement parts are very specific in what assemblies they can fit but the replacement brake assemblies are…

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Answer 2

The Electric Trailer Brake Kit #AKEBRK-6 does include both the left and right assemblies but each side can also be purchased individually. The Left Electric Trailer Brake Assembly #AKEBRK-6L. The Right Electric Trailer Brake Assembly #AKEBRK-6R.

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Answer 3

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 4

Even though I cannot comment specifically on the grease you used because I am not familiar with it, I can tell you the best grease for trailer bearings is a a grease with a rating of GC-LB, which just means it is made to withstand very high…

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Answer 5

Hey Richard, thanks for reaching out! The Dexter DX7.5 Drop-N-Go Brake Actuator #099-175-00 is a great option for a replacement actuator because it's a direct replacement for the common Model 60 actuators that were popular in the '90s.…

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Answer 6

You will have to go with a sliding hitch to allow the trailer to make tight turns. For a trailer 8 feet wide the only bed length that's going to allow 90 degree turns without a slider is a stationary hitch. That being said you have two options.…

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Answer 7

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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Answer 8

Choosing the right height setting for your 5th wheel hitch is a combination of a few different variables. First of all you want your towing setup to be as level as possible. With your Montana High Country 340BH level you will want to measure from the…

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Answer 9

The B&W Companion OEM 5th Wheel Hitch w/ Slider for Chevy/GMC Towing Prep Package #BWRVK3775 you're looking at will work fine with your new Chevrolet Silverado. This hitch has 3 height adjustments so you'll be able to set the hitch height…

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Answer 10

Michael, that part number didn't come back to anything but we do have a few replacement ladder options for you to check out. Depending on how tall you need the ladder to be, something like the Stromberg Carlson Exterior RV Ladder #LA-401BA could…

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Answer 11

Hey Tim, thanks for reaching out! The Stromberg Carlson Base Pad Extreme for RVs and Trailers #SC33VR have a 6,000 lb rating for each Base Pad Extreme so you're looking at a total of 36,000 lbs for this kit of 6. Ideally your jacks will have the…

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