I got a 6.5 x 16 recently. I need to transport a 2,300# tractor. I added two more vertical bars near the tire paths and three more hinges. I tacked the hinges on a rod to keep them lined up and once attached, cut off the rod. I made the hinges from rod stock and drilled through. Moves easily and very sturdy now.
Any gate should have a minimum of 4 hinges . As much use and abuse.gates receive in a years time would require it . Saving money is important but safety is priceless .Hes lucky that gate didn't fly-off and hurt someone .
Nice work. Have you had any luck repairing sprung trailer gates? When I lift my trailer gate the left side meets the trailer frame about 2" before the right side. I can manhandle it and get it latched but the gate always shifts to the right tot eh point you have to pry the gate left to close it. I REALLY DONT want to build a new one if I don't have to.
Yes , easiest way is to latch the good side and put some good clamps on it to keep it held firm . Then rig up a strap to a tree or firm object that’s not going to move and either push or pull the bent side with your vehicle slowly until you straighten it out
I got a 6.5 x 16 recently. I need to transport a 2,300# tractor. I added two more vertical bars near the tire paths and three more hinges. I tacked the hinges on a rod to keep them lined up and once attached, cut off the rod. I made the hinges from rod stock and drilled through. Moves easily and very sturdy now.
Very nice!! 👍
Very descriptive video!
Thank you sir
Awesome video!
Thank you sir!
Any gate should have a minimum of 4 hinges . As much use and abuse.gates receive in a years time would require it . Saving money is important but safety is priceless .Hes lucky that gate didn't fly-off and hurt someone .
Totally agree . This gate was actually very thin tubing and did not weigh much . Adding the 3rd to it should make it bulletproof .
Nice work. Have you had any luck repairing sprung trailer gates? When I lift my trailer gate the left side meets the trailer frame about 2" before the right side. I can manhandle it and get it latched but the gate always shifts to the right tot eh point you have to pry the gate left to close it. I REALLY DONT want to build a new one if I don't have to.
Yes , easiest way is to latch the good side and put some good clamps on it to keep it held firm . Then rig up a strap to a tree or firm object that’s not going to move and either push or pull the bent side with your vehicle slowly until you straighten it out
Good video brother. Like the strap as second hand. Learn something new all the time.
Thanks Cory!
Nice work! I might need work done on my trailer soon.
Thank you !!! Just let us know . We are in central FL.
@@Knottsqmw I know, I'm Wills friend. The owner of the trailer.
Oh ok great!
Boom! I'll bring my trailer over next.
Bring it on over!