Solution for 5/8 inch Keel Roller that Is Slightly to Large for Boat Trailer Shaft

Published 02/04/2016

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Yates V Keel Roller for Boat Trailers - Super-Heavy-Duty Rubber - 5" Long - 1/2" Shaft

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$15.95

Question:

I recently purchased 4 of the Yates YR-5213-5 keel rollers. The rollers that I replaced had a hard plastic sleeve. I just assumed the new rollers would come with the sleeves but they did not. I was able to remove the sleeves from 3 of the old rollers and reinstall in the new but ruined 1 of them on the reinstallation. Is this something that I can purchase? Also how much play should there be in roller shaft from side to side?

asked by: Anthony G

Expert Reply:

I wish we carried the bushing you are looking for but we do not. It sounds like you have a slightly smaller shaft on your trailer than what the # YR-5213-5 is designed for and would need the part # YR5213-4P that is designed for 1/2 inch shafts and not 5/8 inch like what you have.

There isn't a specific amount of play that is recommended, but you basically don't want the roller to be so tight that it would make contact on either side at the same time and wear the roller.

expert reply by: Jameson C