Dexter Damper Model 60 Trailer Brake Actuator Shock Absorber, Zinc-Plated Steel

The Dexter Damper Model 60 is the shock absorber component for Model 60 surge actuators, engineered to smooth out braking pulses and reduce shock loading on the trailer's brake linkage during towing. It is built from durable steel with a zinc-plated finish that resists corrosion in the wet, road-spray conditions trailer actuators are routinely exposed to. This damper is sold as an individual replacement part; the surrounding actuator housing, linkage, and other hardware are sold separately. It fits Titan and Dico Model 60 Actuators, extending to 6-1/4 inches and collapsing to 4-15/16 inches, matching the working range of the original damper it replaces. At 1.08 pounds, it is a straightforward drop-in replacement for a worn or seized shock absorber, restoring proper surge-brake actuation without requiring replacement of the entire actuator assembly. Because it is manufactured to the same dimensions and material specification as the unit it replaces, it installs in place of the original damper on compatible Model 60 actuators. This part is intended for trailer owners and service shops replacing a single worn component rather than rebuilding the full surge actuator.

Specifications

• Brand: Dexter
• Manufacturer Part Number: 053-012-00
• Product Category: Trailer Brake Actuators
• Material: Steel
• Finish: Zinc-plated
• Extended Length: 6-1/4 inches
• Collapsed Length: 4-15/16 inches
• Weight: 1.08 pounds
• Compatible Actuators: Titan and Dico Model 60 Actuators

Fitment

• Titan Model 60 Actuators
• Dico Model 60 Actuators

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Dexter Damper Model 60 used for? It is the shock absorber component of a Model 60 surge actuator, absorbing braking pulses so the trailer's surge brakes actuate smoothly instead of jerking.

What actuators does part number 053-012-00 fit? The Dexter Damper Model 60 is designed to fit Titan and Dico Model 60 Actuators.

What is the damper made of? It is made of durable steel with a zinc-plated finish, which resists corrosion from road spray and wet towing conditions.

What are the extended and collapsed lengths of this damper? The Dexter Damper Model 60 measures 6-1/4 inches extended and 4-15/16 inches collapsed.

How much does the Dexter Damper Model 60 weigh? It weighs 1.08 pounds.

Does this damper work on Dico Model 60 actuators, or only Titan? Yes, the 053-012-00 damper is compatible with both Titan and Dico Model 60 Actuators.

Does this come with the rest of the surge actuator hardware? No, only the damper (shock absorber) is included; other Model 60 actuator components are sold separately.

Is this a direct replacement for a worn actuator damper? Yes, the Dexter Damper Model 60 is built to the dimensions and material specification of the original damper it replaces, allowing it to install in place of a worn unit on a compatible Model 60 actuator.

Will this damper resist rust after repeated exposure to water? The zinc-plated steel construction of the 053-012-00 damper is intended to resist corrosion during normal towing and launch exposure.

What part number should I order to replace my surge actuator's damper? Order Dexter part number 053-012-00, the Damper Model 60, if your surge actuator is a Titan or Dico Model 60.