Can Boat Trailer Wobble Roller be Replaced with Larger Diameter Roller

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can I increase the size of roller. pending all are the same and the diameter is correct. IE. 4 in to 5. or 3 to 5.

asked by: Steve K

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Yes you can go to a larger diameter wobble roller very easily by just replacing what you have with one that has all dimensions matching except outer diameter. The part # YR500YW-7P has an outer diameter of 5 inches, a width of 3 inches and a shaft diameter of 7/8 inches.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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If you have enough of the shaft still intact then you can use the CE Smith Wobble Roller Retainer Ring #CE10981 and a Wobble Roller Washer #CE10983 for the Yates Ribbed Wobble Roller #YR343R-6P for a 3/4" shaft. Otherwise you may need to get a…

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Answer 2

We carry boat trailer hardware though not all parts for the Yates Ribbed Wobble Roller 5" Diameter #YR500YW-6P. We do offer Wobble Roller Washer for 3/4" Shaft #CE10983 and Wobble Roller Retainer Ring #CE10981. I have added a link for you…

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We have a 5 inch diameter Yates Wobble Roller that fits a 3/4 inch diameter shaft. For that you'd need the #YR500YW-6P and you'd be set.

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There are only a few rollers that we carry that list specific trailers that they will fit. For everything else, you will need to go by the dimensions of the roller to determine if it/they will fit your trailer. I have included a link to the wobble…

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Answer 5

Boat trailer wobble rollers like #YR500YW-7P and not trailer-specific or brand-specific so if their dimensions match up you'll be fine using them as replacements. The key things to note are the size of the shaft hole in the roller, which is about…

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Answer 6

All of the boat trailer bolster brackets we carry such as #CE10001G-4 are strong enough for general use so they do not carry specific weight ratings. These particular brackets are beefy 11-gauge galvanized steel. For bunks we offer carpeted lengths…

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Answer 7

Thank you for including a photo of your Venture trailer that is missing some parts that hold its wobble roller in place. It looks like the trailer has one of the Yates non-marking rollers that are shown on the linked page. Based on your 1-1/8-inch…

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Answer 8

Basically, you put the open end around the shaft on each end of the roller then use some pliers to clamp it closed so it is tight to the shaft. This allows the roller to roll but stay in position. I made a video showing what this would look like for…

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Answer 9

Since you have a 7/8 inch wobble roller shaft you would want the part #YR500YW-7P as it is designed to fit a 7/8 inch shaft and is the same diameter as the roller you referenced, 5 inches. I attached a review video for you to check out as well.

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Answer 10

It would be best to stay with the sizes you currently have (assuming everything is working well), as changing the roller diameter can affect how the hull meets up with the bow stop or rollers if your trailer is so equipped. One of my friends had the…

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Answer 11

I went out to the warehouse and pulled Yates boat roller #YR500YW-6P. The inside width where the shaft goes is 1-1/2 inches. I have included a link to a video review of this roller for you. Some related items you may also need are the retainer ring,…

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Answer 12

The part #YR500YW-7P is a 5 inch diameter, 3 inch wide wobble roller designed for a 7/8 inch shaft that would be basically exactly what you are looking for.

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