Review of Dexter Brake Actuator - Bolt On Surge Brake Actuator - DX29FR Video

We do have a potential solution for you, but the Replacement Inner Member #DX99FR is not a suitable replacement for the TDE 8000LP. The #DX99FR is made only for Dexter DX7.5L and Legacy UFP actuators. The pins will not line up with a TDE I am sorry…

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…

The Dexter Zinc-Plated Brake Actuator #T47457007K does not have an access hole to insert a screwdriver to bleed the master cylinder. You will have to use the old method with a 2x4 and the safety chains. While the trailer is disconnected from the…

That means braking axles, or how many axles have brake assemblies. So the #DX39FR can be used on a trailer with one braking axle, while the #DX99FR can be used on a trailer that has two braking axles.

Your TDE model LP7000 surge brake actuator will need to be entirely replaced as the master cylinder is no longer available for it. With this unique style coupler you will need either a Disc #DX63FR or Drum #DX53FR brake actuator which will need to be…

Yes, the Dexter actuators part #DX29FR and #DX27FR are interchangeable and either could be used in place of the other. The mounting patters are exact same.

Thank you for all of the photos and information! From what I can see it looks like you have a #84 spindle but that inner bearing blew out so you should be able to remove that inner sleeve that looks like it's still on the spindle (next to where…

To get the best braking power for your boat trailer you would want to have disc brakes on both axles. If you happen to be limited to one axle then you would want the rear outfitted. With a 5,000lb boat you likely have two 3,500lb torsion axles. The…

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.

You can either look for a model number on your Triton boat trailer, or you can just replace the entire actuator. Either way I am going to need a bit more info to be able to find an appropriate replacement. For instance if you needed a 2" coupler…

The Dexter DX7.5L A-60 Brake Actuator w Electric Lockout - Bolt On - Disc - 2" Ball - Zinc - 7.5K #DX56FR you were looking at is confirmed to work with tandem axle trailers like yours, and is a great option as long as your trailer uses disc…

To go from hydraulic drum brakes to disc brakes you need to know your axle capacity as well as the bearing numbers. You will need to take apart your current hub assembly and look at the bearings themselves; wipe away the grease and you should be able…