How to Remove Cap Nut on Roller Shaft

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How do you remove existing cap nuts? Do they just pop off? What tool is needed to remove them?

asked by: Rebecca

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Cap nuts, like the part # CE10801, are best removed with a pair of pliers to pry it off. Since these are intended to be used only once you need to make sure you have some replacements handy for when you need to put them back on. This part is for a 5/8" roller shaft. If you need something else I have linked our selection for you to check out.

expert reply by: Jon G

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The wheel/tire size is a little different, but there are a few other subtle differences. • The #CE48810 can handle boats up to 12 feet long, while the #CE48870 can handle a boat up to 14 feet long. • The #CE48810 is 11-1/2 feet long, while the…

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Answer 2

Hey, thanks. You're not so bad yourself! Going to a larger tire size is possible but there are a few things to think about. Chief among these things is clearance. When going from an 8 inch tire to a 12 inch tire the diameter will increase by 4.4…

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Hey Kyle, thanks for reaching out! The CE Smith Multi Sport Plus Boat and Kayak Trailer w/ Bunks #CE48870 can handle up to a 14' boat that weighs up to 800 lbs. As long as your SCAMP sailboat is within those specs you'll be good to go.

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Hey Bob, The 48810 comes with a 72" long tongue so the Replacement Extra Long Trailer Tongue for CE Smith Multi-Sport Trailers #CES45FR at 90" would give you an additional 18" to the total length of the trailer.

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First, thank you very much for your repeat business and kind words. The Yates Keel Roller #YR10000 referenced in your question is exactly what you need to replace the rollers on your boat trailer. I actually went out to our warehouse to take a look…

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Usually when we see cracking around the sidewall of a trailer tire it means it is starting to dry rot and needs to be replaced with a new tire, like the Westlake 235/80R16 #WE76FR. Tires have a lifespan of 3-6 years or 10,000-12,000 miles, whichever…

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Removing cap nuts like the part #CE10800 requires grabbing the outer flange with a set of pliers to pry open the cap enough how to pull the cap off.

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The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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Answer 9

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.

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Answer 10

Hey Bryan, that's a good question. The pricing can definitely be misleading, but I wouldn't use it to judge the quality of the tire. A lot of that comes down to promotions, inventory, and whether you're looking at a tire by itself or…

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A 4-Way trailer connector has the basic lighting functions only; running lights, left turn signal and brake lights, right turn signal and brake lights, and ground. A 7-Way has these functions and a 12 volt circuit, a circuit for electric trailer…

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Hi Paul, you’re definitely on the right track here, and I can help you narrow this down with confidence. With your tandem 3,500 lb Dexter axles and 33 inch spacing, both the Dexter EZ Flex part #K71-652-00 and the Lippert Road Armor part #LC53CK are…

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