81 Calkins Trailer Coupler

jontoronto27

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The coupler for my trailer (as shown in pic) is in rough shape and I can't always tell if it's grabbing the ball properly (sometimes I can use the jack and the trailer will come right off) I bought a new coupler, 2" - Ball, 3" - Frame, and when I went to take the old one off, I noticed that the front bolt in the old coupler was actually 2 small bolts, because the tongue of the trail has collapsed a bit (almost tapered) at the opening. Any suggestions on how to straighten it out so I can put the new one on? I just want to use two large bolts.

P.S (I know the boat is hella dirty, this was the day I went and picked it up, I paid 750 for the whole thing, and I already bought another jack, LOL)
 

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tashasdaddy

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Re: 81 Calkins Trailer Coupler

get a sawzall with a metal blade and cut a couple of inchs off so back hole is the new front hole. also move the tongue jack back.
 
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