Type And Size Bolts To Attach Swivel Bracket To Carpeted Bunk Board.

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What type and size bolts do you use to attach the swivel bracket to the carpeted bunk board? Do you drill holes in the board and use washers and nuts for do you just use some kind of wood screws

asked by: Trey

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For bunk brackets we have CE Smith Bolster and Swivel Bracket Assemblies # CE10000G-4 as well as others at different lengths. To attach the brackets to the trailer frame you can use U-bolts such as # CE15283GA-2 which are 3-13/16 inches long, 3-1/16 inches wide, and have a 1/2 inch diameter. Or you could use # CE15283GA-4 which is the same thing only it comes with 4 U-bolts instead of 2.

These mounting slots, are a length of 2-3/4 of an inch. There is a width of a 1/2 inch spacing in between the slots. The swivel bracket portion has overall length of 3-1/2 inches. The overall width measures 1-3/8 of an inch. The overall height is 2 inches tall. The pre-drilled holes on the brackets diameter is 3/8 of an inch. The measurement separating the two center on center portion, is 2-1/2 inches. Nuts and washers are used to make the connections.

I have a video attached with all the measurements.

Connect the swivel brackets # CE10000G-4 to connect to the wooden bunks. You will just need galvanized wood screws.

expert reply by: Timothy G

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Answer 1

All of the swivel brackets we carry use a 1/2 inch fastener (sold separately) to attach the bracket to the mounting surface. The holes to attach to the bunk board are 3/8 inch. You should use the appropriate sized wood screw or bolt to attach the…

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Answer 2

The 9" CE Smith Bolster and Swivel Bracket Assembly item #CE10000G you were looking at, are our go to for replacement bunk brackets. We have had quite a few customers over the years use these on Escort boat trailers. These are sold individually…

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Answer 3

The only roller bunks we carry, see link, come in 4 and 5 foot lengths. They can be cut to the lengths needed though. So for example if you needed a 9 foot section you could get 2 of the 5 foot models and cut off 12 inches of one to get 9 feet. For a…

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Answer 4

The bunk brackets will attach to the trailer cross members using U-bolts. Since you don't need a swiveling bracket, the #CE10600G bracket you mentioned would work fine. I've provided a photo showing how the bunk board attaches to the bracket,…

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Answer 5

So the U-Bolt will secure the CE Smith Light Duty, Vertical Bunk Bracket #CE10603G with the ends pointing towards the back of the trailer. If you look at the picture you took it looks like those fasteners holding your current brackets could be…

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Answer 6

The CE Smith Bolster and Swivel Bracket Assemblies part #CE10000G-4 do not have a specified weight capacity as it can vary by the strength of the u-bolts used in conjunctions with these brackets as well as how many brackets are used per board. I know…

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Answer 7

The size 165/65-8 is the modern size name for your 16.5 x 6.5 -8 so we have exactly what you would need. If you have a 4 on 4 inch bolt pattern wheel currently you would want the part #AM3H200. If you have a 5 on 4-1/2 inch bolt pattern you would…

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Answer 8

Kenda is the name of the tire manufacturer, and Loadstar is the name of the model or tread design of the particular tire. If you click on the second thumbnail photo under the photo on the product description page, and scroll your cursor over it, you…

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Answer 9

You are correct. You will want to mount the longer 95 degree bracket of the CE Smith Heavy Duty, Vertical Bunk Brackets - 85 and 95 Degree Set #CE26233-34GA on the lower section of the angled crossmember on your boat trailer, and the 85 degree…

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Answer 10

For your boat trailer, the length of bunks is dependent on the boat and the trailer, so I would be hesitant to change anything from the factory. It soulds like you have a couple of 2 foot bunk boards that need to be replaced and you can use the CE…

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Answer 11

The CE Smith Galvanized Bolster and Swivel Mounting Brackets for Bunk Boards #CE10001G-4 come with nuts and bolts to attach the swivel brackets to the bolster brackets, but you will need to supply either lag bolts or other through bolt hardware to…

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Answer 12

In order to determine the torque rating for the lug nuts on your trailer you will need to know check out the chart I attached that shows all of the torque specs for all the trailer lugs available based on stud size, wheel material and wheel size.

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