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Old 04-23-2009, 02:32 AM
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there is way too much tongue weight on my trailer. even though my truck didnt come from the factory with a tow package a fullsize truck should not squat that much. ive already moved it back as much as i can. now i need to move the bunks back another 3-4 inches and i have about 3 inches past the transom.. only problem is the winch stand. i cant move that anymore.
Obvisously the winch stand is the key, with a single axle a little can mean alot 6 to 12"- dual not so much.
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Old 04-23-2009, 08:31 AM
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Is there a chance the axle is too far back? Moving it forward 3-6 inches can make a large impact on reducing tongue weight.
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Old 04-23-2009, 02:16 PM
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Is there a chance the axle is too far back? Moving it forward 3-6 inches can make a large impact on reducing tongue weight.
Maybe just get a different bow stop, honest 6" can make a world of difference just like a see saw. It will tow so much better without too much tongue weight. I wouldn't mess with the bunks yet, just tie it to a tree and move it back and or forward to see where it needs to be and either buy or make a bow stop and then move the bunks if needed.
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Old 04-23-2009, 06:15 PM
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ive looked at the axles before. i cant move them forward at all. it was my first option. they are mounted right where the trailer frame bends together towards the front.
egg, i was going to move the bunks back because i know ive gotta move the boat back, i heard that its not good for the transom to not rest on bunks. maybe i can try to learn how to weld on my bow stop/winch stand.
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Old 04-24-2009, 02:01 AM
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ive looked at the axles before. i cant move them forward at all. it was my first option. they are mounted right where the trailer frame bends together towards the front.
egg, i was going to move the bunks back because i know ive gotta move the boat back, i heard that its not good for the transom to not rest on bunks. maybe i can try to learn how to weld on my bow stop/winch stand.
much easier to buy one or let somebody else weld it [img]/forum/images/graemlins/tongue.gif[/img]

my transom hangs over the end of the bunks, don't think its a big deal unless its alot
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Old 05-19-2009, 09:57 AM
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Looks Like it could be Durney!!!! Lets make a date and make this Happen!!!!!!
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Old 05-19-2009, 01:22 PM
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Looks Like it could be Durney!!!! Lets make a date and make this Happen!!!!!!
Fine with me, but I will checking out Peanut Is. next week and will report back
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