Mounting Boat Trailer Bunk Boards to Vertical Bunk Boards that Tilt
Question:
What hardware do you recommend for mounting a bunk board on its edge to vertical bunk brackets? I need the bunk board to pivot on whatever bolt or shaft is used because this is a tilt trailer application with pivoting bunks. Should I use a regular hex bolt and nut or some kind of pivot shaft with pal nuts on the end?
asked by: Tim
Expert Reply:
I like the idea of using a shaft and pal nuts. That way there is less of a chance of it binding up like what might happen if you used regular nuts and bolts. You would have to make sure the shaft has the capacity for the load that you are going to put on it. A shaft like # CE10727A as an example is a solid steel bar, 5/8 inches in diameter and while it does not have an official capacity it would be very sturdy. I have included a link to the other shafts we carry.
Products Referenced in This Question
Roller Shaft with Pal Nuts for Boat Trailer Rollers - Zinc-Plated Steel - 13" x 5/8"
- Boat Trailer Parts
- Rollers
- Roller Shafts
- 5/8 Inch Diameter
- Zinc-Plated Steel
- 13 Inch Long
- CE Smith
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Product Page this Question was Asked From
CE Smith Light Duty, Vertical Bunk Bracket - Galvanized Steel - 12-5/8" Tall - Qty 1
- Boat Trailer Parts
- Bunks
- Bunk Bracket
- 12-5/8 Inch Tall
- Galvanized Steel
- CE Smith
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