How to Put Wheels on a Gate

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Written By
Mary Lougee
Mary Lougee
Published: Aug 16, 2010
Updated: Nov 20, 2021
2 minute read

Wooden Gates

Step 1

Place a 3/8-inch drill bit into a drill.

Step 2

Slide a wooden swing gate wheel onto the vertical post of the gate on the latch side. Mark the bolthole in the post with a marker. Remove the wheel.

Step 3

Hold the drill at a 90-degree angle to the gate and drill completely through the gate.

Step 4

Place the wooden swing gate wheel on the gate.

Step 5

Slide a 3/8-inch diameter bolt that is 4 inches long through the bolthole in the wheel.

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Step 6

Place a nut on the protruding end of the bolt. Turn the nut clockwise to tighten on the bolt.

Step 7

Place one pair of adjustable pliers on the bolt head with one hand and a second pair of adjustable pliers on the nut with the other hand. Hold the bolt head in position and turn the nut to tighten completely.

Metal Gates

Step 1

Slide a swivel swing gate wheel onto the vertical post on the opening side of the gate. The round part of the wheel adapter slides straight onto the metal gate.

Step 2

Place the bolt from the metal gate wheel kit through the bolthole to protrude on the other side of the wheel adapter.

Step 3

Thread the nut onto the bolt and tighten it clockwise until it is hand-tight.

Step 4

Place a pair of adjustable pliers on the bolt with one hand and a second pair of adjustable pliers on the nut with the other hand. Hold the bolt stationary and turn the nut clockwise to tighten it fully.

Tips

Metal gate wheels are available in standard sizes for 1 5/8-inch and 2-inch diameter farm gates and for chain link fence gates. Metal gate wheels include the bolt and nut with the purchase.

Wooden gate wheels are universal to fit any wooden gate size. This type of wheel does not usually include the bolt and nut with the purchase.

The wheel on a gate can face either outside or inside on a gate. Most homeowners place the wheel on the inside of the gate so it swings onto the property and does not require room outside of a gate.

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Mary Lougee

Mary Lougee has been writing for over 10 years. She holds a Bachelor's Degree with a major in Management and a double minor in accounting and computer science. She loves writing about careers for busy families as well as family oriented…

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