Trailer Couplers
- How to Convert a Trailer with Surge Brakes to Electric Over Hydraulic Brakes
You can convert surge brakes to an electric over hydraulic braking system. To do this, you will need an electric over hydraulic actuator and a brake controller. For an electric over hydraulic actuator, I recommend looking at the Carlisle HydraStar… view full answer... - Surge Brake Actuator to Replace Atwood 82543
The closest option we have to replace your Atwood 82543 actuator is part #8605001. However, it doesn't have the lockout like your Atwood does. To add a lockout use #T4748800 but it's an electric lockout unlike the Atwood's manual lockout.… view full answer... - Disc Brake Kit for 5,200 lb Axles
There are disc brake kits for a 5,200 lb axle, and if you are only looking for an over-the-hub rotor of hub and rotor assembly. If you have a 6 on 5-1/2" bolt pattern and are only looking for an over-the-hub kit the correct part is the Kodiak… view full answer... - Replacement for Atwood 61101 Brake Actuator
The Demco Hydraulic Trailer Brake Actuator part #8605001 should be a direct replacement for the Atwood 61101 Brake Actuator that you have now. This is a bolt on option that mounts on 3" centers. The review you are referring to, the customer did… view full answer... - Converting Trailer from Surge Brakes to Electric Brakes
First you will need to remove the old hydraulic equipment. Remove the surge coupler or actuator, remove all the lines, and finally remove the brake assemblies. If you have 10 inch diameter hub and drums, you may need to replace those as well. If you… view full answer... - Difference Between Dexter and etrailer.com Brand 12 inch Brake Assemblies
Dexter brake assemblies like the part #23-458-459 are essentially the best ones on the market. They use the best materials and and incredibly reliable and well-made. That being said the etrailer.com brand assemblies part #AKEBRK-7-SA are also very… view full answer... - What To Do With Surge Coupler When Switching to Electric Actuator
The HydraStar Marine Electric Over Hydraulic Actuator part #HS381-9067 is an excellent all inclusive option and what I recommend using. Once you switch over you'll need to lockout your existing coupler or if this cannot be done weld it up or just… view full answer... - Recommended 8 Lug Trailer Hubs for Timbren Axle-Less Trailer Suspension #TASR7KS02
For an 8 lug hub assembly that is compatible with the Timbren Axle-Less Trailer Suspension #TASR7KS02 that you referenced, I recommend the Dexter Trailer Hub and Drum Assembly #42866UC3-EZ. This hub features an 8 on 6-1/2 inch bolt pattern and is… view full answer... - Recommended Complete Disc Brake Conversion System For 10,000 lb Dexter Axles
To replace your leaking seals, you will want the Unitized Oil Seal #10-51. This is a confirmed fit for your hubs. I've attached a video of an oil seal installation on a similar hub to help. For your disc brake conversion, you will need to use the… view full answer... - Parts Needed for Hydraulic Drum to Disc Brake Conversion
The axle spec didn't come through, but that isn't an issue as Dexter has clear fits for their 7K axles. The Kodiak Disc Brake Kit - 13" Hub/Rotor - 8 on 6-1/2 - E-Coat - 7,000 lbs #K2HR79E you asked from is a confirmed fit. You will need… view full answer... - Recommended Replacement Brake Actuating Surge Coupler for Atwood 85778
Thanks for the photo. That is a great help for getting you the correct replacement. I recommend the Demco Hydraulic Trailer Brake Actuator - Drum Brakes - Zinc Plated - 2" Ball - 6,000 lbs #8605001 for a nickel plated option. This coupler does… view full answer... - Recommended Disc Brake Kit for AL-KO 6,000 lb Axles
For your AL-KO 6,000 lb axles, you will want the Kodiak Disc Brake Kit #K2HR858AE that will fit the same #42 spindles used on that axle. This kit will give you the calipers, discs, and oil cap, but you will need to get the bearings and seal… view full answer...