How to Determine the Correct Replacement Boat Trailer Roller Shaft, Roller and Caps

Question:

My current roller shaft length is 13 1/4inch but all i see that you offer is 12 3/4 my middle roller is 9inch long with two end caps that measure 1 3/4inch length x 2inch diameter x 1/2inch shaft hole. Will the 12 3/4inch shaft, Yates 9inch roller and 2- 2inch Yates end cap rollers work for me? Could you please relay to me the proper part numbers I need?

asked by: Bruce

Expert Reply:

The Roller Shaft with Pal Nuts for Boat Trailer Rollers # CE10705A (12-3/4"), Yates Side Guide Roller for Boat Trailers # YR9202-4 and Rubber End Cap 2" for 1/2" Shaft by Dutton-Lainson # DL21560 will provide you with the same length (9") roller and overall length of 16.75" as your current set-up and all work together.

The difference is in the length of the roller shaft. Your current one being 13-1/4" and this one being 12-3/4". This will most likely work, but it would just depend on the distance between the brackets that hold the shaft in place. This is something you would need to measure to ensure there is enough of the shaft on each side of the bracket to attach the caps.

expert reply by: Scott S