Trailer Bolster "slipping"? Pic

rothfm

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Been doing a ton of work to my trailer, coming out nice. Replaced all bolts, crossmembers, axles....

Also the upright "bolsters" or stanchons that support the 4 bunks I have. These are Tie Down brand Typical universal
bolsters. I have some 8,10,12 inches. Its a 20' Walkaround with 140hp Not super heavy, dual axle EZ Loader.

I purposely maked them all with a marker, where the crossmembers intersected the Bolster. First trip out, checked at the ramp. and noticed 3 of them lowered or slipped some. About 1-2" and the boat is noticably tilted and almost against the fender on one side.

I had these square U bolts pretty tight. Is it just a matter of tightening more? or is there something I can do further to prevent future Slippage?

bolster pic.jpg
 

Bondo

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Is it just a matter of tightening more? or is there something I can do further to prevent future Slippage?

Ayuh,..... Tighten 'em up, 'n/ or tack weld 'em,.....
 

rothfm

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Will jack em up, and CRANK EM DOWN! thought they were tight, but will go even more. THANKS!
 
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