Cobra trailer lug bolts

[Hartley Falbaum[_2_]]

I am looking for information about the size of lug bolts used on Cobra trailers. Spindlebarger is currently closed until 10 August.

The Cobra manual indicates some lug bolts are 14 mm, instead of the usual 12mm. It also indicates a 15" wheel is sometimes used instead of the usual 14" (or 13" on older trailers).

I'd like to know how to identify which trailers use 14mm bolts, and which use 12mm. I don't have trailers available except my own, or I would just pull a bolt and measure. Mine is a 14" wheel, 5 bolts, 12mm.

If anyone out there in r.a.s. actually knows, please help.

Thanks in advance

Hartley Falbaum
Georgia, USA

[OHM Ω http://aviation.derosaweb.net]

On Wednesday, August 1, 2018 at 10:10:15 AM UTC-5, Hartley Falbaum wrote:
> I am looking for information about the size of lug bolts used on Cobra trailers. Spindlebarger is currently closed until 10 August.
>
> The Cobra manual indicates some lug bolts are 14 mm, instead of the usual 12mm. It also indicates a 15" wheel is sometimes used instead of the usual 14" (or 13" on older trailers).
>
> I'd like to know how to identify which trailers use 14mm bolts, and which use 12mm. I don't have trailers available except my own, or I would just pull a bolt and measure. Mine is a 14" wheel, 5 bolts, 12mm.
>
> If anyone out there in r.a.s. actually knows, please help.
>
> Thanks in advance
>
> Hartley Falbaum
> Georgia, USA

Hartley,

My first thought is to just measure the diameter of the threads on the lug bolts with a caliper -- which may be VERY obvious to everyone.

However, I believe your question is really how someone ELSE would identify their trailer's lug bolt size by, for example, telling you the serial number of their trailer. Correct?

I suspect, but don't know, the important thing is the model number of the axle/brake assembly which may be more indicative of sizes of things. AL-KO seems to be the most common provider of the axle/brake assembly for Cobra trailers (not to mention the tongue and coupler assembly). For example, the AL-KO model number is what I had to use to order replacement (AL-KO) brake pads.

This number is stamped on the back side of the brake backing plate which means crawling on the ground. A picture of the AL-KO model number of my Cobra trailer is shown here > http://aviation.derosaweb.net/asw27/documents/Trailer.

I don't know of some reference manual that equates the model number to the size of lug bolts. https://www.tauntontrailers.co.uk is a good resource for AL-KO parts. You might drop them a line. BTW: "lug bolts" are called "wheel bolts" in the UK (following their logical terms like "lift" and "torch" for the US equivalent "elevator" and "flashlight"). Always good to know the lingo!

Best of luck, John OHM Ω

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Take a lug bolt or nut to Discount Tires They can match most metric bolt or nuts.

[Charlie M. (UH & 002 owner/pilot)]

I believe if you read the original post, he does NOT have access to other trailers.
Otherwise, yes, take a sample to a local spot and match it up.

[CindyB[_2_]]

On Wednesday, August 1, 2018 at 8:10:15 AM UTC-7, Hartley Falbaum wrote:
> I am looking for information about the size of lug bolts used on Cobra trailers. Spindlebarger is currently closed until 10 August.
>
> The Cobra manual indicates some lug bolts are 14 mm, instead of the usual 12mm. It also indicates a 15" wheel is sometimes used instead of the usual 14" (or 13" on older trailers).
>
> I'd like to know how to identify which trailers use 14mm bolts, and which use 12mm. I don't have trailers available except my own, or I would just pull a bolt and measure. Mine is a 14" wheel, 5 bolts, 12mm.
>
> If anyone out there in r.a.s. actually knows, please help.
>
> Thanks in advance
>
> Hartley Falbaum
> Georgia, USA

The other painfully obvious choice, to avoid two trips or two orders, is to order BOTH and just return what doesn't work.... or save the other size to pawn off on an owner who had the other size on the airfield.

But then I'm the one who gets sent to the hardware store three times for one plumbing job. Smile.

Cindy B

[Hartley Falbaum[_2_]]

On Wednesday, August 1, 2018 at 11:10:15 AM UTC-4, Hartley Falbaum wrote:
> I am looking for information about the size of lug bolts used on Cobra trailers. Spindlebarger is currently closed until 10 August.
>
> The Cobra manual indicates some lug bolts are 14 mm, instead of the usual 12mm. It also indicates a 15" wheel is sometimes used instead of the usual 14" (or 13" on older trailers).
>
> I'd like to know how to identify which trailers use 14mm bolts, and which use 12mm. I don't have trailers available except my own, or I would just pull a bolt and measure. Mine is a 14" wheel, 5 bolts, 12mm.
>
> If anyone out there in r.a.s. actually knows, please help.
>
> Thanks in advance
>
> Hartley Falbaum
> Georgia, USA

Thanks all for the replies. I'll do some independent research and wait for Spindlebarger to come back on the 13th.

[Waveguru]

Be sure to watch this informative tutorial on lug nuts from the Red Green Show:

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=9NTkb1nA3sQ

[Charlie M. (UH & 002 owner/pilot)]

Oh geez, not even looking at the video, but knowing of Red Green videos, I can only imagine......

[AS]

On Sunday, August 5, 2018 at 2:34:55 PM UTC-4, Waveguru wrote:
> Be sure to watch this informative tutorial on lug nuts from the Red Green Show:
>
> https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=9NTkb1nA3sQ

Classic quote from that show: "If the girls don't find you attractive, at least they should find you handy"

Uli
'AS'

[Charlie M. (UH & 002 owner/pilot)]

Yep........LOL.......sorta what I thought. I believe my better half thinks I'm handy........;-)

[OHM Ω http://aviation.derosaweb.net]

Hartley - Keep us informed.

While we wait, here is an instructive video on how to turn a car+trailer around if you are stuck at the end of a dead end street. Been there, done that.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e7LuHW4BIlU

[Hartley Falbaum[_2_]]

On Wednesday, August 1, 2018 at 11:10:15 AM UTC-4, Hartley Falbaum wrote:
> I am looking for information about the size of lug bolts used on Cobra trailers. Spindlebarger is currently closed until 10 August.
>
> The Cobra manual indicates some lug bolts are 14 mm, instead of the usual 12mm. It also indicates a 15" wheel is sometimes used instead of the usual 14" (or 13" on older trailers).
>
> I'd like to know how to identify which trailers use 14mm bolts, and which use 12mm. I don't have trailers available except my own, or I would just pull a bolt and measure. Mine is a 14" wheel, 5 bolts, 12mm.
>
> If anyone out there in r.a.s. actually knows, please help.
>
> Thanks in advance
>
> Hartley Falbaum


WOW! Great minds think alike! Exactly how I did it too!
> Georgia, USA