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    how to raise a boat trailer

    I have a 20 foot triton aluminum boat on galv. trailer and sits kinda low. Was wondering the best, easiest, and cheapest way to raise about 3 to 4 inches.

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    Re: how to raise a boat trailer (rooster402)

    You may cause loading problems if you do that. You may have to back in until the tow wehicle is too deep in order to float the boat. Why do you want to raise it?
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    Re: how to raise a boat trailer (CatFan)

    <table width="90%" cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 align=center><tr><td>Quote, originally posted by CatFan &raquo;</td></tr><tr><td class="quote">You may cause loading problems if you do that. You may have to back in until the tow wehicle is too deep in order to float the boat. </td></tr></table>


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    Re: how to raise a boat trailer (CatFan)

    front roller on trailer catches on pavement with any kind of incline.

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    Re: how to raise a boat trailer (rooster402)

    <table width="90%" cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 align=center><tr><td>Quote, originally posted by rooster402 &raquo;</td></tr><tr><td class="quote">front roller on trailer catches on pavement with any kind of incline.</td></tr></table>

    Is it hitched level?
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    Re: how to raise a boat trailer (CatFan)

    yea pretty much, if i raise hitch much the backs going to hit

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    Re: how to raise a boat trailer (rooster402)

    Is this a single axle trailer? If you replace the leaf springs with the next higher rating you will move the trailer up approx. an inch. I did this on my trailer to get a bit more clearance for the fenders.

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    Re: how to raise a boat trailer (tcesni)

    yes its a single axle trailer wheres the best place to get springs from

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    Can u fit bigger tires on there?

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    No tires already tight

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    Re: (rooster402)

    wow never seen one this before, i would try calling the MFG and see what they think, they built the thing it should work right.

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    Re: (bob o)

    You may just need some longer link straps. I belive yours might be 2 1/2" I would contact Terry at Marine Master Trailers or maybe email some pic's of the problem to him. You don't mention what year it is but he may be able to rectify the problem at little to no cost.

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