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 Re: trailer hitch "clunks" on take off and stop
[Re: SteezMacQueen]
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08/30/20 02:13 PM
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Topwater2
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surge brakes. just the way they work. so what's the fix? Skeeter, I don't think it's "rattling". It sounds more like it may be the surge protector. There is no "surge protector" on a trailer - that's for your TV or computer power connection..... surge actuator. What about if lightning strikes your trailer? That's why you have Power Poles, aka lightening rods.
FishKen
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Re: trailer hitch "clunks" on take off and stop
[Re: fivebites]
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08/31/20 10:48 PM
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Re: trailer hitch "clunks" on take off and stop
[Re: fivebites]
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09/01/20 10:26 AM
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T Bird
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Randy, you need to have the trailer brakes bled. You have some air in the system. PM sent.
Last edited by T Bird; 09/01/20 10:33 AM.
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Re: trailer hitch "clunks" on take off and stop
[Re: fivebites]
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09/02/20 01:28 PM
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Holzer
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I have the same issue.
I've gotten to the point where I feel that there is not enough brake being applied.
I've had one brake actuator on my trailer that worked wonderfully and acted like a shock absorber between the truck and trailer applying the right amount of brake.
It broke eventually and I replaced it. Every since then I think someone is in the back of my truck hitting the cab or the tailgate with a sledge hammer every time I take off or stop.
Holzer My pic is gone 
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Re: trailer hitch "clunks" on take off and stop
[Re: Holzer]
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09/02/20 10:30 PM
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Stump jumper
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I have the same issue.
I've gotten to the point where I feel that there is not enough brake being applied.
I've had one brake actuator on my trailer that worked wonderfully and acted like a shock absorber between the truck and trailer applying the right amount of brake.
It broke eventually and I replaced it. Every since then I think someone is in the back of my truck hitting the cab or the tailgate with a sledge hammer every time I take off or stop. you probably did not bleed it properly
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2017 Tundra TSS 4x4 Crewmax 5.7L
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Re: trailer hitch "clunks" on take off and stop
[Re: fivebites]
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12/03/20 08:30 PM
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ReelSlow
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If your receiver has an adapter that reduces the side of the drop down that carries the ball, it may be a loose fit. Mine is and it clunks on take off and stops. I keep telling myself to grind the paint off and weld the reducer adapter the the ball carrier.
GOD is good!
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Re: trailer hitch "clunks" on take off and stop
[Re: Phoenix_Ed]
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12/03/20 09:15 PM
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Re: trailer hitch "clunks" on take off and stop
[Re: Stump jumper]
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12/05/20 03:38 AM
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Stump jumper
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I have the same issue.
I've gotten to the point where I feel that there is not enough brake being applied.
I've had one brake actuator on my trailer that worked wonderfully and acted like a shock absorber between the truck and trailer applying the right amount of brake.
It broke eventually and I replaced it. Every since then I think someone is in the back of my truck hitting the cab or the tailgate with a sledge hammer every time I take off or stop. you probably did not bleed it properly +1, after replacing my actuator and bleeding i get absolutely no clunking. Disconnect the light harness and try backing up. If no resistance then actuator/brakes are not working properly.
2200 Bay Champ/200 Mercury Optimax
2017 Tundra TSS 4x4 Crewmax 5.7L
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Re: trailer hitch "clunks" on take off and stop
[Re: Phoenix_Ed]
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12/06/20 02:34 AM
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SteveHummert
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