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88skisupreme 
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 Topic: Tailer guide postsPosted: May-25-2006 at 3:00pm |
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what kind of metal should I use to add guide posts to my boat trailer? Also does anyone know what size pipe is usually used?
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duffnit
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Posted: May-26-2006 at 7:42am |
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Most trailers I've seen use 1&1/2" pipe. Some put a minimal bend (to the inside of the trailer) others are straight. Steel pipe works well and is easy to use. Once the guides are mounted use a piece of 2" (I think) plastic pipe (comes on a roll, found at most large hardware stores) to cover the pipe. Then just get a set of covered guide post covers. Usually fits snug on the 2" plastic pipe. Hope that helps. d
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Danny
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TRBenj
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Posted: May-26-2006 at 8:50am |
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I would like to add some guide posts to my trailer since the original owner had them removed. Would Home Depot carry a steel pipe that size? Who could bend it, a muffler shop perhaps?
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Posted: May-26-2006 at 9:36am |
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you can buy pre bent guide post from a trailer supply house.
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Posted: May-26-2006 at 10:03pm |
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You can also go by your local weld and fab shop and get them to hook you up. Either way it should be fairly reasonable. d
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