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Shouldn't be a problem our Rangie did exactly this for 10 years when we sold it I removed the bar and there were no signs of stress etc, (the boat was timber making it a fair bit heavier). considering low speed and short distances when in use no, that's why so many do this mod.
Pezzer, nice work, however, I'd be a bit concerned at how low it is. Apart from the obvious reduction in front ramp angle, even with mine there are times when I can't wind the drawbar down far enough to connect the trailer without dropping the jockey and allowing the trailer to drop. I also concede that because the difference in height between the front and rear hitch and me using the same ball assembly adds to that difficulty.
To do it properly I either have to turn the ball over - (PITA) or carry another insert and ball with me.
Last edited by GQsweep; 22nd August 2013 at 09:17 AM.
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