The j-bolt style of gate hinge is one you will often see used on both aluminum gates and iron gates. The large 7in ones get used on the bigger arched driveway gates and the smaller 5.5in ones on pedestrian and shorter gates.
The j-bolt gate hinges are super-strong, adjustable and easy to install for the average person. However, they can also be a bit confusing when you see them for the first time.
In the video below, we go through how the j-bolt gate hinges work, adjust and get installed to help alleviate any confusion on how they work. They are much easier to explain in visual format than over the phone or via email!
Check out the video!