My friend has been storing a Cape cutter on the trailer for about 3 years. The axle was supported by wooden blocks to take the weight off the tyres. When the blocks were removed and the trailer lowered to the ground, the suspension arms continued to rotate until they met the brake activation lever. I think it is coincidental that it didn't drop below this height and remove the levers. Can someone with a South African trailer (with disk brakes) confirm that the suspension arms should support the boat rather higher than this? Ive pasted photos showing the position below. Assuming that there is a problem and the suspension has failed, what is the solution?
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