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  • DamonLinkous
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    Link to this post Posted: Feb 05, 2008 - 05:00 PM
    I would like to get more clearance under my Hobie 18 by raising the double rollers in relation to the trailer frame.

    I have these double rollers on each corner, attached with U-bolts. Anyone have ideas and steer me to the correct pieces to add/change? Even a couple of inches would help a lot.
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  • Garret

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    Link to this post Posted: Feb 05, 2008 - 07:30 PM
    Can you weld? Do you have a drill press and large vise?



    edited by: Garret, Feb 06, 2008 - 12:31 AM
  • DamonLinkous
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    Link to this post Posted: Feb 06, 2008 - 01:45 AM
    GarretCan you weld?

    I don't know, I've never tried it. icon_biggrin
    GarretDo you have a drill press and large vise?

    Yes

    I've been looking for a source for simple taller brackets that are holding the center of the double rollers that I could swap in, with no luck.

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  • dsltrc

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    Link to this post Posted: Feb 06, 2008 - 12:15 PM
    best bet is to take the whole thing to a trailer company (or any fabrication shop)... they will have the know how and the tools to make what you want...
  • turtlecat

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    Link to this post Posted: Mar 06, 2008 - 01:37 AM
    Dont know if I'm to late to comment on this one but what the heck. I have the same rollers and padded them with carplet for non marking reasons, and prevent chipping the boat on close metal. That small amount in height worked well. If its complete height your after the 2 brackets that hold the roller assy. to frame can be elongated by simple welds. Cost less than a Franklin in my part of the world (assuming 2 assy.) Dont forget Muffler shops do great welding...CHEAPLY.

  • hdx

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    Link to this post Posted: Mar 08, 2008 - 04:16 PM
    get longer u bolts and put some blocks in there

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