Re: Zinc Plated or Galvanized
 

Hey do ya have a pic of these bolts? are they shinny or dull in color?

Re: Zinc Plated or Galvanized
 

This is what I bought

SQUARE U-BOLT
Galvanized
t's New and Includes Two 1/2" Hex Nuts, Two Spring Washers and Two Flat Washers
Suitable for 3" Square Pipe
Thread Dia & Pitch = 1/2" - 13
Inside Width = 3-1/8"
Inside Length = 4-3/8"
Threaded Length = 1-1/2"
Grade 5


http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c3...ulv/db_1_b.jpg

They actually look more like this finish

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c374/rtmulv/e4_1.jpg

Re: Zinc Plated or Galvanized
 

Hey Mulv,

I have been overhauling my tandom EZ Loader trailer and have been buying my parts from Eastern Marine in Newark DE. So far I have replaced all four drum brake assemblies, jack, winch cable, lights, surge brake coupler, both equalizers and replaced all brake lines with stainless steel lines. Yeah, I know, I should have replaced the drum brakes with disc brakes, but right now, money is an issue. As you know, I have a leaky 60 gallon fuel tank to fix or replace and some regular engine maintenance issues to perform before striper season. I know you live in the Philly area and the reason I mentioned Eastern Marine is the quality of the parts they have supplied me so far, price, and the quick delivery. If I order on-line, and select UPS Ground, (cheapest) I receive the parts next day in Doylestown PA. I haven't ordered parts such as u-bolts yet but EM also has hot dipped and stainless steel fasteners.

Ed G.

Re: Zinc Plated or Galvanized
 

Hey Ed, Glad to see you here on the site. I'm familar with Eastern Marine, their prices are the best around in my opinion. I ordered these bolts hastily over Ebay because they were cheap and it looks like I may have gotten what I paid for.

Re: Zinc Plated or Galvanized
 

What about Boaters World ??? Herad that there was one in Newark I guess, or Wilmington. Across from the airport on rt.13. I was gonna check it out on Wednesday.

Re: Zinc Plated or Galvanized
 

Zinc plated stainless is one thing, but "zinc" as far as I know are the standard grade bolts that any hardware store (lowes, Hdepot) would carry.

I could be wrong, its happened before...hey once I met this guy Skools and I thought he was a fairly "normal" guy. ::) ;)

Re: Zinc Plated or Galvanized
 

Till he went and bolted 4 Johnson 225's on a dingy boat with zinc bolts lol. :o

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Hey Geekie welcome, your about 45mins from me, Whitehouse Station NJ. Hunterdon County

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I was wondering if they were cadmium plated. I did a Google search and found this to be interesting.

http://www.finishing.com/4000-4199/4144.shtml

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Hey Mulv stick'em on the trailer tell us how they are in 6 months ;D