Thanks, Sandy and Bill. Bill, you're right about the lag bolts. I've already had to replace several of them, rusted out to nubs. Replaced them with stainless screws. Think I'll replace both boards while I'm at it. Rick M17 #633 Lynne L On Tue, Apr 14, 2015 at 6:25 AM, Bill Wickett <billwick@gmail.com> wrote:
I think you will see that the bunk was held on by hex head lag bolts going through the bracket into the bottom of the 2 x 4. I have started by using a clamp on the center, bolting the center bracket down first. Then bolt the ends. Won't be too difficult.
Might think about replacing both at the same time. When you back out the old lags, you may notice that they have rusted away and their diameter is quite a bit smaller than the new. If the other board still seems sound, just move it an inch on the brackets so the new bolts are biting into solid material, not the old holes, which may be a bit punky.
Bill
On Mon, Apr 13, 2015 at 9:23 PM, Rick Davies <jdavies104@gmail.com> wrote:
Hi all,
One of the bunk boards on my Pacific trailer has broken right at the middle support bracket and needs to be replaced. Has anyone had experience doing this? Looks like a standard 2x4, I assume pressure-treated. Does it need to be pre-formed, or can the bend be muscled in as it's installed? Doesn't look too hard, but if there are any hard spots it'd be good to know in advance.
Thanks for any advice,
Rick M17 #633 Lynne L