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Old 05-11-2009 | 07:46 PM
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I'm building a drive guard on my trailer. What is the norm distance from the props to the gate? VV
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Old 05-11-2009 | 08:07 PM
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I'm building a drive guard on my trailer. What is the norm distance from the props to the gate? VV
6-10 inches ,,otherwise u will hit the road on a hump !!!!!!
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Old 05-11-2009 | 08:14 PM
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This is a really smart mod, I should make as well VV.

Plus the 6-10 inches DD recommends could also be a "crumple zone" should some Douche bag hit you.

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Old 05-11-2009 | 09:42 PM
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6-10 inches ,,otherwise u will hit the road on a hump !!!!!!
I have an extra set of wheelie bars that would look cool on each side.
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Old 05-11-2009 | 09:44 PM
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Originally Posted by Uncle Dave
This is a really smart mod, I should make as well VV.

Plus the 6-10 inches DD recommends could also be a "crumple zone" should some Douche bag hit you.

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I just hope I don't forget to swing it open.
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I just hope I don't forget to swing it open.
Actually it will not hurt anything if u forget,,,happened to me before .LOL

The boat floats up in the back !!!!

But its definitely safer to open it .HAHA
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Actually it will not hurt anything if u forget,,,happened to me before .LOL

The boat floats up in the back !!!!

But its definitely safer to open it .HAHA
yes that scared the **** out of me once
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here u go !!
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