4 in. Gate Caster with Adjustable Spring Bracket is designed to allow gates to open and close freely. It features a 125 lb. load rating and a spring-loaded clamp that acts as a shock absorber when the caster is rolling over rough or uneven surfaces. It also features a universal mount for wood or metal gates.
4-inch diameter black hard rubber wheel with 360-degree swivel and universal mount
Universal 1 x 4 in. mounting plate has dual 3/8 in. bolt holes and offers 1-3/4 in. vertical spring travel
125 lb. load rating
Spring-loaded design promotes easy open and close and eliminates gate sag over time and across uneven surfaces
A great choice for leveling heavy or aging gates while promoting ease of use over questionable terrain
Q:Are the metal surfaces galvanized? Can they be painted (the Rustoleum product I want to use to paint it black says it is not suitable for galvanized surfaces).
by|Dec 17, 2022
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A:Â Thank you for your inquiry. I am from the manufacturer. The metal surfaces are zinc coated steel. If you have any further questions, feel free to contact us at 1-800-645-8990 Mon-Fri from 8am to 5pm EST and a Product Specialist will be glad to assist or you can email us at customerservice@shepherdhardware.com
by|Dec 22, 2022
Q:What bolts/ screws are recommended for this?
by|Aug 7, 2022
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A:Â Thank you for your inquiry. I am from the manufacturer. A 3/8" screw would be a good recommendation. If you have any further questions, feel free to contact us at 1-800-645-8990 Mon-Fri from 8am to 5pm EST and a Product Specialist will be glad to assist or you can email us at customerservice@shepherdhardware.com
by|Nov 17, 2022
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Q:What size are the two holes?
by|Dec 17, 2021
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A:Â The mounting bolt holes are 3/8" in diameter. Thank you for your interest in Shepherd Hardware Products!
by|Dec 17, 2021
Q:installing this gate caster on a sloping concrete walkway where the gate travels (clearance -1/4"...
by|Jul 11, 2021
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A:Â Hi Ernie, Our gate caster can handle up to 1-3/4" of vertical travel so it should work for your application. Position the gate where the vertical gap to the ground is highest and mount with some of compression on the spring to ensure good support throughout the travel path. More compression will naturally occur as the gap to the ground decreases, the important thing is to have some compression on the spring throughout the entire travel of the gate.
by|Jul 12, 2021
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Jul 22, 2021
These casters did the job of leveling my gate and allowing it to close without each gate bumping ...
These casters did the job of leveling my gate and allowing it to close without each gate bumping up against the other. It was a relatively simple and easy fix. My prep work included measuring the distance for mounting the spring brackets, with spring compressed (I used clamps to compress the spring). For my gate, I needed to cut two pieces of 2x4 about 6 inches in length to add to the frame of the gate so I could have a proper mounting surface. I drilled holes for the bolts using the spring bracket as a template and I used 3 inch hex bolts, lock washers, and nuts for a secure fit.
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Jul 1, 2020
Great product works exactly as indicated. Life saver for heavy gates!
Great product works exactly as indicated. Life saver for heavy gates!
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Jun 4, 2020
It does the job. I used it for a long gate. FYI - It doesn't come with any bolts, lock nuts or wa...
It does the job. I used it for a long gate. FYI - It doesn't come with any bolts, lock nuts or washers which you will need to attach this to whatever you are attaching it to.
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May 25, 2020
Great wheel after modification!
As others have mentioned, this wheel is not meant to be a structural component, at least not for larger/heavier gates. I used this product to fix my sagging wooden privacy fence gate by removing the cotter pin and spring and using large washers as shims to get the wheel and mounting bracket to my desired height. Luckily, the wheel rides on my driveway which is fairly level; otherwise, this would not have worked.
I will likely be purchasing one more to fix another gate!
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May 3, 2020
Serves the job well on this heavy gate!
Serves the job well on this heavy gate!
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Feb 19, 2020
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It worked really well great to help fix a sagging gate.
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Mar 16, 2023
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Sep 12, 2022
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Aug 26, 2022
It did the job. I used it on a...
It did the job. I used it on a wooden gate that was 6'. The gate was braced, however is still sagged. Post deflection, most likely. I used this on a grass surface. The support allowed for easier movement.