Dimensions of the CE Smith U-Bolts and Having Enough Threads
Updated 09/02/2025 | Published 06/24/2025
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Question:
My trailer rails are 3x2 in, Im trying to figure out if the CE15283GA will work with the CE smith CE10000G brackets for my application. Basically, Im trying to determine if I am going to have threads available on the u-bolt with the 2 inch width of the rail its going over, or if the threads will bottom out before I can get them tight.
asked by: Jarrod R
Expert Reply:
Hey Jarrod. There's 3-13/16" of usable space and threads inside the CE Smith U-Bolts item # CE15283GA-8. If your rails are only 2" wide you're going to have plenty of threads left after installing the CE Smith Bolster and Swivel Bracket Assembly item # CE10000G. The threaded portion of the u-bolt is 1-1/2" long.
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CE Smith U-Bolts - Galvanized - 3-13/16" Long x 3-1/16" Wide x 1/2" Diameter - Qty 8
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Jerred H.
9/2/2025
Hey Jarrod, how did the installation go with the U-bolts and brackets on your trailer? I'm asking because your experience could help others with similar setups.