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    Surge Brake replacement parts

    Here is a pic of the swing-away tongue. I was looking at it considering replacing it with a 3"x4" tube and bolting on an actuator. I had planned to use this actuator https://www.etrailer.com/Brake-Actuator/Dexter/DX83FR.html The original trailer tongue is a nice piece of design work from...
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    Surge Brake replacement parts

    @Scott Danforth looking at the plastic sleeve in this instruction sheet from TDE it looks like it might be a challenge. I do have a bit of the whiteplastic that fell out of the actuator. It is 0.155" thick material with grooves cut about half way through.
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    Surge Brake replacement parts

    @dingbat thanks for the post. I had seen this kit and should have mentioned that on the website https://trailerparts.com/trailer-brake-master-cylinder-for-drum-brakes-fits-tie-down-reg-models-lp70-and-lp75.html the following statement at the bottom of the page: No Longer Includes: Plastic...
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    Surge Brake replacement parts

    2010 Tahoe Q7i, trailer with swing-away hitch. The integrated surge brake is Tie Down engineering model 70LP. The plastic slider plate(inside the surge brake) is breaking up and needs to be replaced. it is what separates the actuator housing (Tongue) from the coupler (hitch). Tie Down...
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    Smart Tabs

    Hey guys, I am ready to install the smart tabs on my '10 Q7i. (lakes are swollen here in Texas (Most ramps closed in Houston area) so it is a perfect time to do boat chores. I have looked at Rob's videos on the install and what to watch out for (thanks again Rob) and I have two questions...
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    2010 Tahoe Q7i Creaking noise on passenger side:

    Any of you have a creaking noise under the passenger console? I notice it most when a passenger is sitting on the passenger side cooler up against the passenger side console. I also notice that the kickboard under the passenger console screws into another part of the hull and has some effect...
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    Lowrance LST 3800 Depth Finder -- Silencing Shallow Depth Alarm

    Lowrance LST 3800 Depth Finder -- Silencing Shallow Depth Alarm Tahoe Q7I came with this gauge. The shallow depth alarm works great. When it goes off, I silence it by pressing the MENU Key and take action accordingly. Somehow I ended up doing a factory reset on it last week and now the only...
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    tahoe Q7i questions

    Re: tahoe Q7i questions I got a 2010 q7 new in 2012. Other than some carb problems, it has been running great. I did want to chime in on the conversation though; Anchor Storage: I keep mine in an old soft cooler bag under the floor. the thickness of the cooler bag keeps it from banging...
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