Recommended Deck Hinges for a Taylor Made Bimini Top Aluminum Slide

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Please identify the deck hinge that fits into the slide rail. I will be purchasing the 30 inch aluminum slide rail and need the piece that sits on top on the slide rail and pins to the Bimini poles/ frame. Thanks in advance Tom Schex

asked by: Tom S

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Expert Reply:

Hey Tom, for the Taylor Made Bimini Top Aluminum Slide Assemblies # 369993030 you can use the Taylor Made Bimini Top Deck Hinges for Boat Gunwales # 3691204.

expert reply by: Bryce D

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Gwendolyn Y.

1/19/2026

Hey Tom, how did the fit turn out with the deck hinges and the 30-inch aluminum slide rail for your Bimini top? Knowing how they worked together could help others setting up the same system.

Answer 1

There are not track locks on the Taylor Made Bimini Top Aluminum Slide Assemblies #369993030. There are endcaps that cover the ends of each track to keep the sliders from falling out but no progressive locks in the track to keep it from shifting back…

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Answer 2

Bimini tops when properly installed can be opened up while on the water. The tracks part #369993030 are designed to have the hinges part #36911717 installed on them to provide the base for the bimini poles. These have to face up so that the pole…

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Answer 3

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 4

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 5

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 6

According to Blue Ox, it'll take an experienced installer about 4 to 5 hours to complete the installation of their #BX1128 Base Plate Kit on a 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The install isn't what I'd call super-difficult, but the installation…

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Answer 7

Hi Thomas! The distance from the center of the hitch pin hole to the center of the ball on the #BW77BR is 13-5/8". This is designed to fit a 2-1/2" receiver with a 10k rating for the 2" and 21k rating for the 2-5/16" ball. What…

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Answer 8

Probably not unless you want to cut that round hole into a 2-1/4" square. The Square A-Frame Jack w/ Footplate item #e74VV is designed for a-frame trailer's that have a square cut out not the standard 2-1/4" circular cut out which I am…

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Answer 9

The B&W Tow and Stow ball mount #BWTS10049B will have some great features. You can stow the mounting platform that has the 3 hitch balls (1-7/8, 2, and 2-5/16 inch) underneath your vehicle. This is nice because you will eliminate the possibility…

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