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CE Smith Wobble Roller Retainer Ring - Zinc-Plated Steel - Qty 1
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CE Smith Wobble Roller Retainer Ring - Zinc-Plated Steel - Qty 1
Part Number: CE10981
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CE Smith Accessories and Parts - CE10981
- Boat Trailer Parts
- Hardware
- Retaining Ring
- CE Smith
Secure a wobble roller on your boat trailer with the help of this retainer ring. It is constructed of zinc-plated steel to provide years of use.
Features:
- Retainer ring helps you to mount a wobble roller to your boat trailer's roller bunk
- Zinc-plated steel construction is sturdy and long-lasting
- For holding roller on 1-1/8" shaft size and 3/4" shaft size
- Made in USA
Specs:
- Diameter of retainer ring: 3/16"
10981 Zinc-Plated Steel Replacement Wobble Roller Retainer Ring by CE Smith
Video of CE Smith Wobble Roller Retainer Ring - Zinc-Plated Steel - Qty 1
Videos are provided as a guide only. Refer to manufacturer installation instructions and specs for complete information.
Video Transcript for Comprehensive Review: CE Smith Wobble Roller Retainer Ring
Hi, everybody. Andy here with etrailer.com, and today we're gonna take a real quick look at the CE Smith Wobble Roller Retainer Ring. This retainer ring is going to help you mount a wobble roller to your boat trailer's roller bunk. And the zinc plated steel construction is sturdy and long-lasting. And this is designed for holding a roller on a one and one eight inch and three quarter of an inch shaft size. And the diameter of this ring is three 16ths of an inch.
And this ring would need to be installed using a pair of pliers, or any tool that can help you bend the ring into place around that shaft. That's gonna conclude our brief look today. I do hope that it was helpful for you. Again, my name is Andy. Thank you for joining me.
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Ratings & Reviews
4.7
231 reviews
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Q
07/23/2021
I had to replace 8 rollers on my boat trailer,the rollers came on time like etrailer said they would and the ones I purchased fits my easy loader trailer perfectly.I pulled one hog ring off,and yes it snapped in half so I got ahold of etrailer again and got the heavy-duty hog rings got them today on time and they worked perfectly,I ordered the hog ring pliers forget buying them they will not work with the heavy rings.I used a vise to bend the rings close to a snug fit the placed them in the holes and used a set of channel locks to finish the job works perfectly, hope this helps other people out. Thank you etrailer associates for your help,will keep you in mind for future orders!
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Alan
04/26/2024
I bought everything I needed to rebuild my boat trailer from etrailer and have been very happy with the product and service. Was a successful rebuild, trailered my 18 Ft boat four thousand miles around Florida and back to Massachusetts on a fishing adventure with no issues.
Alan
4/28/2025
Product worked out great for me. Took a 5000 mile trip to Florida and back and fished a couple of weeks. No issues with the trailer parts bought here.
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Thomas
06/28/2026
Too hard to bend. Too big for 3/4 axle.
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George
07/16/2026
Worked as designed.
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Rich F.
10/09/2014
Needed these to replace rusted, worn clips on my Sea Lion trailer. Perfect fit, and the videos to help install were very useful. Great customer service too. Parts arrived quickly, and were nicely packed. Thanks etrailer!
Rich F.
10/9/2015
Working as stated after one year, all is good so far
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Jeffrey
08/08/2025
Great customer service with quick responses
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James
01/06/2018
All products I ordered are exactly as advertised. The shipping was super fast the person who helped me with order was very helpful. I will give a better review of product when weather breaks. Thanks for making my buying experience so easy.
James
1/6/2019
Everything worked out as expected
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Clay
07/05/2019
Tried to use these clips but they were impossible to crimp. I was replacing rollers on boat trailer. Not even my channel locks could budge these. Went with axle caps instead. Much easier to use. The reviews for special crimping tool for these got poor reviews overall. You can't really get a good grip with the channel locks because of the overlapping edge of the rollers that get in the way.
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Patrick
09/17/2018
They are installed and the trailer rollers stayed in place. Service was good and the product was what I expected.
The only issue was getting the right pliers to install the keepers
The only issue was getting the right pliers to install the keepers
Patrick
9/17/2019
No problems still working like new
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Jerry
09/10/2017
Requires a lot of pressure to install on the Wobbly Roller. I am not sure what tool would have made the installation easier. The angled hog ring pliers were too small.
Jerry
9/12/2018
Great!
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Peter
08/02/2019
Great Prices and selections. Very good correspondence with a slight delay on the order. Very prompt in receiving the order once stock was in. The Wobble wheels and the locks went on well. The replacement locks were of a better quality than what I took off. It caused me to grind the washers a little to make it all fit. It was a quality install, if I say so myself. Keeping Etrailer.com as a go to parts store.
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Daniel
07/23/2021
I installed these on my boat trailer and they were absolutely perfect for my needs. The rollers are now functioning 100% and I no longer have any rubber roller marks on the boat. A perfect solution to imperfect rollers.
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Frank
05/22/2018
Measured and ordered the parts to replace the rollers on my EZLoader trailer. Shipment showed up super fast and was able to get it done right the first time. There is a helpful video on you tube that shows how to install these rollers. My boat now glides on and off my trailer!
Thank you for the great service!
Thank you for the great service!
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Jeffrey
04/15/2025
Fast service and shipping, Quality product.
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Sharon
10/30/2021
Thank you so very much for immediately standing by delivery of our order. Our previous package must have been stolen, as we never received it . When I reported this to your company, I was immediately assured it would be reordered an shipped to me. Package received!!!! Thank you very much. Now we can repair the trailer.
Sharon Nichols
Sharon Nichols
Sharon
10/31/2022
Great
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Jim
09/27/2019
Just finished installation on ez loader trailer,nice fit,easy install.Used to replace 33 year old rollers that were shot.By doing so lifted boat up a couple of inches so it is no longer dangerously close to fenders.Can't comment yet on performance or longetivity but appear to be a decent product.I appreciate the speed with which they arrived,might be able to enjoy a couple more weeks on the water.The hog rings overall were larger than the existing but worked fine on 1" shaft.Thanks
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Tom
08/28/2017
The wobble roller retainer rings should be a must have for anyone with rollers on there trailer. Over time I have replaced almost all my rings ., especially if you use your boat, like me in salt water.
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Charles
03/24/2023
These worked well in replace my old boat trailer rollers that were all rusted. Easy to install.
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neal wynn
09/12/2016
The items I received were exactly what I wanted, being that my boat trailer is 30 yrs old. The rubber rollers were the same exact size as the ones that were 30 yrs old. Also, the shipment arrived way before I was expecting it. I will continue to shop at etrailer.com
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manyaday
07/19/2016
Great item. Fits well. Good price..... What more can I say?
etrailer is the best place to buy boat trailer parts. They offer fast shipping and better prices then [...], that's for sure.
etrailer is the best place to buy boat trailer parts. They offer fast shipping and better prices then [...], that's for sure.
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Michael
09/03/2025
Just what was needed, fast delivery, all good!!
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James
07/17/2021
Replacement trailer rollers and parts were exactly as described and arrived as scheduled. I would order again as needed
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John
08/19/2018
This is what I needed and work great! I had to replace my rollers on my EZloader trailer that is 30 years old.
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Chris C
09/01/2016
This was a replacement for the OEM product placed on my Tidewater trailer. It fit the bill exactly. Shai was very helpful getting the right size roller, washer, and hog clips to ensure that my installation went smoothly. I was in a rush and the 2-day shipping came through as well. Overall a great experience.
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Rob M
08/05/2017
Finally we have a Company that has parts available for EZ Loader trlrs 1985, The parts are perfect fit along with washers and hog rings. After thought had to buy Rocker bushings from another company, that's competition. Great Work
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