Can I Weld on a Bolt on Brake Actuator?
Question:
Replacing Atwood weld in actuator on A frame style trailer w/ 4 side channel. In question #537386 mine looks identical to that customers, down to the blue color, your rep Samual C recommends a Dexter weld on. My question is: Welding this in would block the back pin to remove the inner slide. If i raise it above the top of the channel to expose the pins, it leaves little welding surface unless maybe I add a plate to extend the bottom lower. I notice that the Dexter bolt in model extends lower at the bottom. Can i just weld in that model and use that lower portion for more weld surface? Or do you have ideas on how to weld this in prior to purchase **which roughly keeps my original tongue length**. Lastly it would be great to have the dimensions of the outer housings currently i only know the length.
asked by: E P
Expert Reply:
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 attached a couple of diagrams I made with the dimensions on both actuators.
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Dexter DX7.5L A-60 Brake Actuator w Electric Lockout - Bolt On - Disc - 2" Ball - Zinc - 7.5K
- Brake Actuator
- Surge Brake Actuator
- Agricultural
- Construction
- Marine
- Travel Trailer
- Utility Trailer
- Bolt-On
- 7500 lbs GTW
- 2 Inch Ball Coupler
- Disc Brakes
- Electric Lockout
- Dexter
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Dexter DX7.5L A-60 Brake Actuator w Electric Lockout - Weld On - Disc - 2" Ball - 7.5K
- Brake Actuator
- Surge Brake Actuator
- Agricultural
- Construction
- Marine
- Travel Trailer
- Utility Trailer
- Weld-On
- 7500 lbs GTW
- 2 Inch Ball Coupler
- Disc Brakes
- Electric Lockout
- Dexter
more information >
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