How to Install Wobble Rollers on Older Boat Trailer

Updated 08/21/2018 | Published 08/20/2018

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Yates Ribbed Wobble Roller - Heavy-Duty Rubber - 4-3/8" Diameter - 3/4" Shaft

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$17.40

CE Smith Wobble Roller Retainer Ring - Zinc-Plated Steel - Qty 1

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$3.57

CE Smith Wobble Roller Washer for 3/4" Shaft - Zinc-Plated Steel - Qty 1

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$4.33

Angled Hog Ring Pliers

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Question:

I have an older model boat trailer and the wobble roller shaft looks to have the rollers retained by the ends of the shaft being compressed at the factory. Like a machine comes down with force leaving areas with protruding metal retaining the roller. There are no holes at the end of the shaft. I want to replace the rollers. Looks like I will have to grind the end of the shaft to remove the old rollers. Question is, how do I retain the new rollers.

asked by: Rick

Expert Reply:

If you have enough of the shaft still intact then you can use the CE Smith Wobble Roller Retainer Ring # CE10981 and a Wobble Roller Washer # CE10983 for the Yates Ribbed Wobble Roller # YR343R-6P for a 3/4" shaft. Otherwise you may need to get a new shaft and use the above products to secure the rollers.

To install the retainer ring you can use ring pliers like part # PTW88003.

expert reply by: Jon G