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Originally Posted by cantdrv55
I have a 6’ and 4’ piece that make up my 10’ gate.
I like the idea of strengthening the gate posts with boards all around then driving bolts through to secure them. It would definitely be a PITA to dig them out but probably easier and cheaper than jackhammering my expensive a55 driveway. If I can’t save the gate posts, I’ll replace them with galvanized steel.
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I'd like to see the pictures but from what you describe as a split at the top, my first thought would be to sandwich 2 steel plates on either side of the split with thru bolts.
you could mortise them in with a chisel or a router (if you have room) so they aren't noticeable.
edit, a few 1/2 inch or 5/16 thru bolts with countersunk fender washers (all galvy) would probably do the job.
Then, if you just have wood screws in the hinge hardware, replace all those with thru bolts too.
Whoever designed that setup did you no favors sinking the posts in the driveway, but they look solid in your pictures.