Pivot bolt/Hinge bolt sheared off. Anyone ever have this happen? You would think I was speaking a foreign language when I inquired about a replacement bolt at several locations here around Chattanooga. Two places actually perform service work on bass boats. The other was a dedicated specialty truck and trailer repair and sales operation. Could not get any online help. Oh well, guess I will head to the local hardware store in hopes of finding a grade 8 bolt in the correct size. I would love to hear from anyone that has experienced this issue. Sheared bolt, not lack of service. 🤣 thanks in advance.

If your local stores don't have what you need, you might try etrailer.com or eastermarine.com.

Are you talking about a swing tongue on your trailer or on the tow vehicle?

I’ve been searching high and low for a ball hitch that has cups for the keeper cables/chains instead of fishing them under the bumper to the frame mounted hitch. I have a buddy who has them and I haven’t been able to find a duplicate.

You mean on your trailer tongue, right? How about these?

https://bakesonline.com/products/trailer-swing-tongue-pin?variant=40905828466768&srsltid=AfmBOoonhXK591r5E-n7j0K2Dw1A3rrdB1AHdZIb7Tk3iKFMusBcjp8r8Zs

https://durasafelocks.com/products/swing-away-tongue-trailer-lock?variant=32042892624005&country=US&currency=USD&utm_medium=product_sync&utm_source=google&utm_content=sag_organic&utm_campaign=sag_organic&comet_source=google&comet_network=x&comet_campaign=20937390379&comet_ad_group=&comet_ad_id=&comet_keyword=&comet_type=smart&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=20934054470&gbraid=0AAAAADpflvjqT7ppxhcfBLQHh-sgaUrJ9&gclid=CjwKCAjwyOzSBhBTEiwAmxvJ-ukvBeh7BdrulOQ1h2sJrwOBNs9CI8OqMYxiS7LFJf_ZQ4lfNt3kcBoCeb0QAvD_BwE

1 hour ago, Leeboy said:

Pivot bolt/Hinge bolt sheared off.

I found a couple choices online. My post is awaiting approval because I put links in it. Just give it a few.

Hope you’re able to find a solution to get out on the water. Any particular trailer make or in the event we run into this problem?

Those bolts are pretty substantial, how did it get broken?