What Clamping System is Used for 60" Long CE Smith Post-Style Guide-Ons for Boat Trailers CE27648

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On the video for this guide post it shows I beam clamping system. But reviews for this guide post with pictures are showing U bolt clamping system. What is the clamping system on this boat guide? Thx

asked by: Donald J

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The 60" Long CE Smith Post-Style Guide-Ons for Boat Trailers # CE27648 are designed to be installed on I-Beam frames just like you noted in the review video (attached).

Some of the review photos you're seeing are from other CE Smith guide-ons that we sell for other trailer frame designs.

expert reply by: Jon G

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Bud

7/17/2020

I need replacement galvanized u bolts for a 1 1/2 inch wide guide on.

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Chris R.

7/22/2020

The closest set we have is the pre-galvanized U-Bolt Set # CE11416, which have a 3" width and a 6" length.

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Answer 1

The U-Bolts that are included with the CE Smith Post-Style Guide-Ons #CE27638 require holes that are 2" apart center on center.

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Answer 2

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Answer 3

The best size guide on to get would be the one that works based on where you would attach them to your frame and the height of the boat. Ultimately that is up to you to decide. We have the #CE27620 which are 40" tall and also the 60" tall…

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Answer 4

The CE Smith Post-Style Guide-Ons #CE27648 are going to be for your larger boat trailers that will use an I-beam frame. For your 2008 Bear Trailer with the square frame I recommend the CE Smith Post-Style Guide-Ons with LED Lights #CE27760. These…

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Answer 5

Would you be able to send me some pictures of what your current lights look like and the triangular plugs that you mentioned so I can help you get something that works best?

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Answer 6

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Answer 7

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Answer 8

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Answer 9

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Answer 10

The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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Answer 11

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Answer 12

Even though I cannot comment specifically on the grease you used because I am not familiar with it, I can tell you the best grease for trailer bearings is a a grease with a rating of GC-LB, which just means it is made to withstand very high…

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