Johnkn
Platinum Member
I ordered a new custom Sure Trac 18' 9900lb utility trailer with 2' mesh sides in August. After (2) months of delays it finally arrived at the dealer. I ordered it with (11) D rings, (5 on each side and 1 in the center front). I will use the trailer to move my new Kubota LX3310 TLB very occasionally and also just regular utility moving/picking up things. Well, guess what was not installed? Zero D rings. I have (2) options, weld and bolt on (or a 3rd I guess is to refuse the trailer and wait another ~6 months for another). I do not want to grind through fresh power coat in 11 locations, weld on rings and paint over it as it will just introduce areas for rust to start and moisture to get under the powercoat. Which leaves me with adding high-quality bolt on D-rings. Not super pleased about drilling 11 or 22 holes in the base of the frame, but if I did I can pack them with silicone to seal against rust. I'm considering high-quality clevis mounts from Ken's bolt on hooks but that would be expensive and probably overkill. Most 1/2" D rings are zinc plated, but most I've seen still tend to rust. Looking for the best bolt on D rings and hardware that will not rust over time. for hardware, I could use high quality grade 8 zinc chromate (yellowish) like Ken uses. thanks for the help, always something.......
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