Installing Boat Trailer Roller Assembly

Updated 04/22/2020 | Published 04/21/2020

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CE Smith Spool Roller Assembly for Boat Trailers - Galvanized Steel and Black Rubber - 4"

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$36.59

Replacement Cap Nut - Zinc - 5/8" - Qty. 1

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Question:

How do I fasten the bracket with 7/16 screws with the spool on the bracket. Seems hard to get screw and tools underneath black spool. Do I need to remove the spool so I can tighten screws after I drill holes in trailer. If I need to remove spool how do I do that? Do those end caps come off so I can get to spool long center screw? Or is it possible to fasten the ce 32100g with spool on the bracket. Thank you in advance

asked by: Gary S

Helpful Expert Reply:

The CE Smith Spool Roller Assembly for Boat Trailers - Galvanized Steel and Black Rubber - 4" # CE32100G can simply have a pal nut removed to pull out the pin and remove the roller and then install the bracket. Reinstall the pin and roller with the pal nut/cap nut. If you do this carefully it won't damage the pal nut, however if you don't then you can use # CE10801 to replace it.

It is possible to install the unit without removing the roller depending on the angle you use for the hardware.

expert reply by: Jason S