Availability of Surge Disc Actuator for Boat Trailer that Can be Manually Locked Out

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I have a boat trailer with a Titan 60X trailer tongue hydraulic brake with 7-way pig tail. I recently bought another vehicle and the new vehicle is extremely difficult to wire into the reverse light wire to deactivate w/ a solenoid to release the brakes. I have disk brakes on an aluminum tandem axle trailer. Do you offer a bolt on tongue that has Manual lockout capabilities so I can change to a four pin wiring pig tail?

asked by: Lee Z

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The Dexter DX7.5L A-60 Brake Actuator w Electric Lockout # DX29FR is for disc brakes and comes with a manual lockout key which you could use to manually lock it out and reverse the trailer without brakes locking up. It's a little odd but the surge disc brake actuators are basically all electric lock out so this would be your best option.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

Yep, you got it, the bolt hole dimensions are 3" x 2-1/2" for the Dexter DX7.5L A-60 Brake Actuator For Disc Brakes #DX29FR. This fits over a 3" x 4" tongue and the ball to opposite end length you stated does not matter, no.

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Answer 2

The manual lockout on your Atwood 85778 surge brake coupler is there so that you can back up the trailer without the brakes locking up on you. Yes you can safely tow your trailer with the broken manual lockout, you just have to make sure you…

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Answer 3

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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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

Yes, you can weld on the Dexter DX7.5L A-60 Brake Actuator w Electric Lockout - Bolt On - Disc - 2" Ball - Zinc - 7.5K item #DX56FR you referenced. You will want to make sure you remove the zinc coating and get down to the bare metal. I have…

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Answer 6

Traditionally, trailer manufacturers did not use electric brakes on boat trailers because the brake magnet wiring and trailer wiring did not always have the best insulation or water protection. These days, more and more manufacturers are using…

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Answer 7

We can get you a replacement for your TDE LP75 disc brake actuator; that's a 7,500 lb actuator that accepts a 2" hitch ball, and the correct option will depend on if your trailer tongue is 3" wide x 4" tall or 3" wide x…

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Answer 8

The Replacement Shock Absorber Spring Kit #TK71-758-00 is the correct shock for your UFP Surge Brake Actuator. The picture you included does not specify if it is for a disc or drum brake set, so I have found both for you to choose from. Disc Brake…

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Answer 9

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 10

The Dexter DX7.5L A-60 Brake Actuator w Electric Lockout part #DX29FR for disc brakes and part #DX27FR for drum brakes use 1/2" diameter mounting hardware. We have used both grade 5 and grade 8 bolts when doing installations of them but the…

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Answer 11

That's a really good question, and there is a difference between the 7,500 lb Dexter DX7.5L A-60 actuators for disc brakes; the differences are both in what they fit, as well as their length. - 14" Long & Top-Mounted For 3" Wide…

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Answer 12

The difference is the trailer tongue size the coupler was designed to fit. The part #DX29FR is designed to fit a 3 inch by 4 inch straight tongue whereas the part #DX56FR is designed to fit a 3 inch by 5 inch straight tongue. Aside from that they are…

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