replacing pivot bolts

I recently bought a used 2003 3124KS, the previuos owner had some replacement pivot bolts ( allen headed bolts with acorn nuts ) in the spare parts that he gave me. The owners manual does not discuss a procedure for changing out these items, does anyone have any info to share about this ?

[ripp1202]

They could have been rusting on my 2004 Trailmanor my bolts rusted in 6 month and was staining the out side of the trailer!!!!!!!!!! The Rip

[commodor47]

There should be no need to replace the pivot bolts unless there is a problem with the support arm pocket. I replaced the acorn nuts (and washers) with stainless steel versions this winter. The original acorn nuts and washers were rusting and staining parts of the vinyl flaps. Removing and replacing the bolts should be fairly easy provided the shell is securely supported and you insert a rod to keep things lined up when removing the old bolt and inserting the replacement. I have not met anyone who has replaced the pivot bolts nor I have seen any posts on the subject.