Measuring Replacement Pivot Bolt for Swing-Away Tongue Hinge to Buy at Hardware Store

Question:

Hi, I'm looking for a pivot bolt for my swing away tongue on a Trailstar trailer, Tracker boats. Not sure if I need to replace the whole bolt or just the bushing. Year 2008 Thanks!

asked by: Tim D

Expert Reply:

Our manufacturers don't offer the pivot bolts separately at this time, but you could easily pick one up at a local hardware store or a competing online retailer if they offer one. You just need a grade 8 bolt and lock nut that is long enough to go through the pivot hinge. The general rule is to use a bolt that is as long as the height of the frame plus 1.5 inch.

Our fold-away hinges come with bolts ranging from 4.5 inches long to 6.5 inches long depending on the height of the frame.

Our hinges also use 5/8-inch diameter bolts and are the most common hinges out there by a large margin, but I'd recommend measuring the size of the hole if you don't have the old bolt just to make sure you don't get the wrong size, I hate making extra trips to the hardware store.

expert reply by: Kyle S