CE Smith Boat Guide-Ons Recommendation for a Trailer with 3x5-1/2 inch Frame

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I have a 3x 51/2inch I-beam trailer and would like to know if the u-bolts supplied are long enough or do I need to buy longer ones ?

asked by: John C

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Expert Reply:

I have a solution for you, but the U-bolts included with the CE Smith Post-Style Guide-Ons for Boat Trailers # CE27636 are only good for trailer frames that are up to 5-1/2 inches.

You would also need the CE Smith Extra Long U-Bolt Kit part # CE11416 as this will work on frames up to 6 inches so it would work well for you.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

Hey Justin, the CE Smith Post Style Guide Ons part #CE27635 that you referenced has corner brackets like you mentioned and not bent tube for the 90 degree turn. The one picture shows an outdated version of the guide ons and I just sent an update to…

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Answer 2

The CE Smith Post-Style Guide-Ons for Boat Trailers - 75" Tall #CE27636 has base bars that are 23 inches long to the outside of the bend. The bars adjusts out to 19" from trailer. I've attached a photo to help.

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Answer 3

The I-beam clamps of the Guide Ons part #CE27635 that you referenced are confirmed as a fit on I-beams that are between 2-1/2 inches and 4-1/2 inches wide so the kit would fit your 4 inch wide I-beams.

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Answer 4

The metal tubes inside the CE Smith Post-Style Guide-Ons for Boat Trailers - 75" Tall #CE27636 are the uprights. These uprights, which are available at part #CE27605PG, measure 39" tall.

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Answer 5

We have the Replacement Upright #CE27605PG which can be used with the 75" CE Smith Post-Style Guide-Ons #CE27636. The replacement upright is a new style and will work in place of the older style which mounted the 2 posts together with a bracket.…

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Answer 6

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 7

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 8

The 5.30-12 tires, being wider, are going to make more contact with the road. This means that the noise, and heat build up will be higher than a 4.80-12 tire but the rolling resistance will actually be less because the tire is larger diameter. The…

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Answer 9

The difference between an load range C and load range D tire in the same size is the capacity and psi rating. The two tires will still have the same dimensions and fit on the same wheel. The D rated tire has a higher capacity. For a ST175/80D13 like…

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Answer 10

The two sizes you mentioned are pretty similar and fit many of the same 15 inch wheels. The 205/75-15 fits rim widths of 5 inch to 6 inch whereas the 225/75-15 fits widths that are 5 inch to 6-1/2 inch. The 205 is 27.1 inches tall and the 225 is 28.4…

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Answer 11

It sounds like you are speaking of the wires for the brake magnets. If this is correct, you will need to connect one of the wires to the brake controller output wire on your trailer connector and the other wire will need to be grounded to a clean…

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Answer 12

The #84 spindle is just a common way to identify the spindle dimensions typically used for 3,500 lb axles. So instead of listing out the parts, people can just say they have #84 spindles and it's easier to know what fits it. The CE Smith Trailer…

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