Trailer bunk bolts

[east tx skier]

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I used lock washers and haven't had any negative results from doing so. My experience with double nuts is that they hold well without anything else. But I can't see that loctite would be a problem.

[DanielC]

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I just used split lock washers when I redid my trailer bunks. A blob of a silicone seal will hold the nut on, it it ever loosens.
You might try to find a store specializing in nuts and bolts for the trailer hardware. Much cheaper than marinas, boat dealers, or even the big box home improvement stores.
If you are in the Portland, Oregon area, Oregon bolt, in Tigard is a great place for most hardware.

[SANCasey]

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I used a flat washer, split washer and then the nut when I redid mine. I do not think there is any need for loctite, but it would not hurt. Just check to make sure it is compatable with stainless. This is all very simple and took about an hour. Make sure to countersink the carraige bolt and to drill the through hole the same size as the bolt or slightly smaller to help prevent the carraige bolt from slipping. Not sure if they are cheaper than one of the big boxes, but Fastenal would have all the stainless fasteners.