Can E-Tracks Be Cut Or Bent for Installation?

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I have a enclosed trailer with a beaver tail. I'm running the etrack rail from the flat to the incline of the beaver tail, do I cut the etrack rail or can it be bent?

asked by: Claude F

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Expert Reply:

E-tracks, like the Erickson Horizontal E-Track # E19148 can be cut down to fit your application. We do not recommend bending the E-track, but rather cut or use smaller pieces and lay them in a way that makes up for the bend.

expert reply by: Bryce D

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Answer 1

E-track is not flexible to be bent around a dovetail like you have. You'd have to trim the track at the angle change and attach it in flat sections across the dovetail.

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Answer 2

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Answer 3

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Answer 4

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Answer 5

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Answer 6

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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Answer 7

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Answer 8

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Answer 9

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Answer 10

You are correct that is a 3,500 lb axle. If you want a bearing kit the #BK2-100 you looked at is the right one. This comes with a #L44649 outer and #L68149 inner bearing along with a #58846 (10-19) grease seal. If you want a replacement idler hub you…

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Answer 11

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Answer 12

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