Trailer Prop Guard Clearance

[Camp10]

I just got done completely refurbishing my trailer; axles, hubs, wheels, paint wiring. Now that I am all done, my prop guard on the trailer is a whopping 4" off the ground:eek:. It seems way to low. This is my first boat, not really sure if low clearance is the norm on these trailers. I put some heavy duty casters on the prop guard, but not to sure if this is going to work.
I would hate to go leaf spings over axle to gain more clearance if I need it, but I am kind of stuck. What do you guys think?

[pwderman]

I just got done completely refurbishing my trailer; axles, hubs, wheels, paint wiring. Now that I am all done, my prop guard on the trailer is a whopping 4" off the ground:eek:. It seems way to low. This is my first boat, not really sure if low clearance is the norm on these trailers. I put some heavy duty casters on the prop guard, but not to sure if this is going to work.
I would hate to go leaf spings over axle to gain more clearance if I need it, but I am kind of stuck. What do you guys think?

4" should be ok here's pics of my Hondo and I never had any problems. In the pics the skid is sitting on the ground so it's less when coupled up.

[poncho]

I just got done completely refurbishing my trailer; axles, hubs, wheels, paint wiring. Now that I am all done, my prop guard on the trailer is a whopping 4" off the ground:eek:. It seems way to low. This is my first boat, not really sure if low clearance is the norm on these trailers. I put some heavy duty casters on the prop guard, but not to sure if this is going to work.
I would hate to go leaf spings over axle to gain more clearance if I need it, but I am kind of stuck. What do you guys think?

When i bought my boat i drove cross country with a 6" drop bar to pick it up and the first time i towed it i realized that wasn't enough. I found a welding shop that had a 7" drop and it made all the difference,that 1" was night and day.

[RiverRacer]

I just got done completely refurbishing my trailer; axles, hubs, wheels, paint wiring. Now that I am all done, my prop guard on the trailer is a whopping 4" off the ground:eek:. It seems way to low. This is my first boat, not really sure if low clearance is the norm on these trailers. I put some heavy duty casters on the prop guard, but not to sure if this is going to work.
I would hate to go leaf spings over axle to gain more clearance if I need it, but I am kind of stuck. What do you guys think?

Heck 4" is high, mine was 3" and never had a problem ever, what do you want something like this, LOL...:D:D

http://i20.ebayimg.com/01/i/000/fc/a2/010b_3.JPG

[poncho]

Heck 4" is high, mine was 3" and never had a problem ever, what do you want something like this, LOL...:D:D

http://i20.ebayimg.com/01/i/000/fc/a2/010b_3.JPG

What the hell is going on with that?

[RiverRacer]

Didn't you see the original thread!..:D

[DaveA]

LOL, I remember that!

The offroad 4x4 version of a flattie trailer....:D:D:D

[poncho]

I`m thinking swamp buggy strap the boat and trailer together and go anywhere

[SPUN1]

My prop guard is @ 3'' when level and have'nt had much problem. Just look at transission's (sp) and speed bump's and approach with caution.:)

[warpt71]

Low is cool!!! Just drag the hell outa it slowly :D :D :D