Detailed Breakdown of the Dexter Brake Actuator with Manual Lockout Video

The ALKO 4,400 lb axles use the same bearing sizes as the standard 3,500 lb alxes. If you want USA made bearings, I recommend the Bearing Kit #TMK52VR. This kit comes with the Timken brand bearings which are all made here in the USA.

In order to engage the reverse lockout on the Titan Brake Actuator with Manual Lockout part #T63FR you will need to insert the lockout tool which should be included, into the channel directly behind the coupler. I have pointed this channel out for…

Hello Gregg, I think I can help shed some light on what is going on. Basically, there are two ways to stop surge brakes from actuating when backing up the trailer. The first and most popular way to do this is to use a surge brake actuator with a…

The Dexter DX7.5L A-60 Actuator #DX56FR you have is designed to be mounted on the end of the trailer frame as seen in the image below. Based on how your actuator was mounted the Actuator #DX89FR would best install like your current actuator. If you…

As your 2008 Ranger Boat Trailer has a swing away tongue with the Tie Down Model 70LP brake actuator the Dexter Disc #DX73FR or Drum #DX67FR actuator is likely going to be your best option. Both of these are a weld on application so you would need to…

Thanks for the pictures of your actuator Corey, I can see you have an Atwood coupler which like you mentioned is no longer available so it would be time to replace it with something current. Since you would prefer a manual lockout actuator (don't…

Thanks so much for the info as well as the photo, but I took a look and there are no replacement parts for the master cylinder and shock you mentioned, which means the best option is going to be a brand new hydraulic brake actuator. To get the…

Hi Brian; the reason you aren't seeing an anti-rattle hitch pin for towing is because they're all designed to fit hollow shanks. A ball mount like the #BWTS10035B you were looking at is going to have a solid shank which means the anti-rattle…

Thanks for the pictures! It looks like you have a 3" x 5" channel so the Dexter DX7.5L A-60 Brake Actuator item #DX33FR will work for you. You will need to measure the width of the top of your channel to confirm this will fit.

In most cases, you can just simply add brakes to the existing axle and you don't need an entire new axle. That said, this is all based on the axle capacity and I don't have any way to look this up for you. If you have a 3,500 lb axle for…

If the axle tag on the trailer does not include the axle capacity then you'll have to pull the hubs and either measure the bearings and seals or record their part numbers. The most common bearing combo is a L68149 (1.378" inner diameter) and…

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…