How to Remove a Pal Nut

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How do you remove the pal nuts from the roller shaft when both are heavily rusted? Thanks

asked by: Terry

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A pal nut is not re-usable, so there is no need to be overly gentle when removing it. Simply grab the nut with a pair of pliers and bend it off. Once you apply a bit of pressure, the nut will bend which will allow you to easily remove it.

We offer replacement pal nuts for a 5/8 inch roller shaft, part # CE10801.

expert reply by: Mike L

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Answer 1

Most boat trailer bow and keel rollers do use pal nuts like #CE10801 to secure the rubber roller to the support shaft and mounting bracket. From your photo I cannot tell quite what type of set-up you have. Since most of our rollers use galvanized…

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Answer 2

Since the Yates Wobble Roller #YR530R-6P you mentioned is made for a 3/4" bolt it may not be ideal for that application. Instead I recommend the #YR530R-5P which is the same 5" x 3" roller but made to fit a 5/8" bolt. Provided the…

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Answer 3

Since your main concern is the marks on the hull of your boat I recommend going to the Yates TPR Ribbed Wobble Roller. These rollers are constructed of thermal-plasticized rubber which is a non-marking, non-scratching material. It is stronger and…

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Answer 4

The Yates Ribbed Wobble Roller #YR500YW-6P has a bushings that measures 3/4" inner diameter the whole way through so it will reflect the angle of the shaft you're needing to install it on, so it will work great for your application as long…

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Answer 5

Looks like you have the Yates Ribbed Wobble Rollers part #YR530R-6P installed on your Shoreline boat trailer. We do not carry any pieces that are internal of the roller like a bushing if that is what you are referring to. We carry the retainer rings…

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Answer 6

We carry wobble rollers with a few different inner diameters. What you will need to do is measure the inner diameter of the ones you currently have as well as the outer diameter of the roller and then check out the link I attached to see all of the…

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Answer 7

At one time, wobble roller was a patented term, but now the term wobble roller and rocker-roller are interchangeable. The #DL21564 roller you mentioned has an integrated bushing that makes the roller track straight on the shaft it's installed on,…

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Answer 8

You will need to measure the rollers that are on your EZ Loader trailer to determine if the Dutton-Lainson Rocker Roller, part #DL21562 will fit. The Rocker Roller #DL21562 has a diameter of 4-1/4 inches and a length of 4-1/4 inches. They are…

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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

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 11

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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Answer 12

Hey Andrew! Yes, Furrion does have a Chill Cube model with a heat pump. This was actually just released for aftermarket sale. You will need a complete system to make the switch, new R32 units aren't backwards compatible with old R410A systems.…

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