Boat Tie Downs - 501 - 850 lbs

When choosing tie-down straps like the BoatBuckle G2 Retractable Tie-Down Strap, #IMF14220, you will want to keep a few things in mind. Boat tie-downs are designed for normal highway driving. The purpose of most boat tie-downs is to strap the…

Hey Case! I double checked with Firestone and found that none of the air bags that fit the 1996 F-250/F-350 are compatible with an in-bed hitch. The brackets install in the same location as the brackets for a gooseneck. If you want to install the…

Hey Darrel, since you like the DeeMax 7k slip on kit the part number you'd need is the #DE46AR which comes with the slip on rotors and the needed actuator and lines. So for an idler hub what you'd want is the part #8-231-50UC1 and you'd…

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.

The BoatBuckle G2 Retractable, Ratcheting Bow Tie-Down Strap - Steel - 43" Long - 833 lbs - Qty 1 #IMF14220 has a break strength rated individually. This has a break strength of 2,500 lbs but a safe working load limit of 833 lbs. You want to…

The Dexter Trailer Idler Hub Assembly for 3,500-lb Axles item #84545UC1-EZ fits a item #L68149 bearing which has a 1.378" inner diameter. I would not recommend using this hub on a boat trailer. Instead, you'll want a galvanized one like item…

The purpose of most boat tie-downs is to strap the lightest object to the heaviest object, meaning you will want to choose a tie-down with a break strength that exceeds the weight of the lightest object. Your transom straps are used in conjunction…

I recommend using the BoatBuckle Heavy Duty Ratchet Transom Tie-Down Straps in either a 2' #IMF14206 4' #IMF14207 or 6' #IMF14208. You will want to find the appropriate length depending on your boat and trailer. These straps are all rated…

That is an excellent question and one that I am sure many people have regarding their tie-down straps. Quite often people buy tie-down straps and use them maybe a handful of times throughout the year. If something goes wrong and they need to replace,…

The #84 spindle is just a common way to identify the spindle dimensions typically used for 3,500 lb axles. So instead of listing out the parts, people can just say they have #84 spindles and it's easier to know what fits it. The CE Smith Trailer…

Georgia, it sounds like the winch you're currently using may not be rated high enough to support the weight of your ski. That, or the bolt itself is not beefy enough. To make sure this does not happen again, I'd suggest using a winch that is…

Load range B trailer tires are going to have a lower capacity than C load range tires. Basically that, psi rating, and the ply rating are the only differences. A higher load range tire would last a little longer than lower load ranges of the same…

When choosing tie-down straps like the BoatBuckle G2 Retractable Tie-Down Strap, #IMF14220, you will want to keep a few things in mind. Boat tie-downs are designed for normal highway driving. The purpose of most boat tie-downs is to strap the…

Hey Case! I double checked with Firestone and found that none of the air bags that fit the 1996 F-250/F-350 are compatible with an in-bed hitch. The brackets install in the same location as the brackets for a gooseneck. If you want to install the…

Hey Darrel, since you like the DeeMax 7k slip on kit the part number you'd need is the #DE46AR which comes with the slip on rotors and the needed actuator and lines. So for an idler hub what you'd want is the part #8-231-50UC1 and you'd…

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.

The BoatBuckle G2 Retractable, Ratcheting Bow Tie-Down Strap - Steel - 43" Long - 833 lbs - Qty 1 #IMF14220 has a break strength rated individually. This has a break strength of 2,500 lbs but a safe working load limit of 833 lbs. You want to…

The Dexter Trailer Idler Hub Assembly for 3,500-lb Axles item #84545UC1-EZ fits a item #L68149 bearing which has a 1.378" inner diameter. I would not recommend using this hub on a boat trailer. Instead, you'll want a galvanized one like item…

The purpose of most boat tie-downs is to strap the lightest object to the heaviest object, meaning you will want to choose a tie-down with a break strength that exceeds the weight of the lightest object. Your transom straps are used in conjunction…

I recommend using the BoatBuckle Heavy Duty Ratchet Transom Tie-Down Straps in either a 2' #IMF14206 4' #IMF14207 or 6' #IMF14208. You will want to find the appropriate length depending on your boat and trailer. These straps are all rated…

That is an excellent question and one that I am sure many people have regarding their tie-down straps. Quite often people buy tie-down straps and use them maybe a handful of times throughout the year. If something goes wrong and they need to replace,…

The #84 spindle is just a common way to identify the spindle dimensions typically used for 3,500 lb axles. So instead of listing out the parts, people can just say they have #84 spindles and it's easier to know what fits it. The CE Smith Trailer…

Georgia, it sounds like the winch you're currently using may not be rated high enough to support the weight of your ski. That, or the bolt itself is not beefy enough. To make sure this does not happen again, I'd suggest using a winch that is…

Load range B trailer tires are going to have a lower capacity than C load range tires. Basically that, psi rating, and the ply rating are the only differences. A higher load range tire would last a little longer than lower load ranges of the same…