Screw-in Gate Hinge Installation Tips

[@Preagan62]

Thank you I almost did what you did with vice grips decided to check on RUclips as always there’s somebody out there with the answer again I appreciate it

[@dstmars1]

Great tips! I'm near buying that gate kit and just doing my research and I was curious why they say to install the top hinge facing down. The only reason I can think of is for security purposes so an intruder can't lift the gate off the hinges to gain access but for non-security residential purposes I think I'll install both hinges facing up. Thanks

[@aftershock2222]

Thanks, I needed to know what size drill to use.

[@sethkeith6698]

So simple but yet so effective and people won't think of it lol it's always the simple things

[@RadiantHealthForAll]

Thank you. Ive marred up several of them over the last couple years 😂

[@thegribblereport8383]

Like anyone would see

[@wheyez1]

I was just going to use a section of pipe, but I was hoping for a socket I could use my impact on.

[@thomasedwardking7286]

Simple but brilliant

[@rickydon516]

thanks for taking the time. Can you tell me how you found the center of the posts?

[@idahodiy]

I just eyeballed it which was fine. If you want it to be precise you can use a center finding jig or a set of calipers

[@rickydon516]

@@idahodiy thanks...you were right. I eyeballed it and it worked out. Thanks for replying.

[@brandonmcneil1937]

They need to face opposite direcrions. Otgerwise if it ever gets picked up on, it will fall off of the hinges

[@idahodiy]

I leave them like that on purpose so I can remove the gates. People don't steal gates around here

[@brandonmcneil1937]

@idahodiy Understood. I guess I just have a habit of picking up on a gate when i open it and I would tend to pull it off the hinges everytime lol

[@logandeancook]

Thank you Owen wilson

[@toddc5638]

Box end wrench would work

[@Rmx82]

Where can I purchase that tool you used to screw on the screw hook?

[@kristinfrancis]

It’s the actual hinge that goes on the gate

[@logandeancook]

How do you put the gate on so that someone can't just lift it off?

[@idahodiy]

Mount the hinges facing different directions

[@justin73615]

How do you do this without a drill

[@idahodiy]

You need a drill

[@surfsalterpath]

.... rub the threads w/bar soap. Slide right in.

[@winros]

J bolt's