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Firstly, thanks for your input. It is appreciated even if a bit sarcastic lol.
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CoralCruze -
I did not mean my post to be sarcastic, and if it came across that way, I apologize for that. The purpose of the post was to indicate - and ask for - the kind of information that you need to provide when you ask for help. Information such as what kind of tires you used as replacements is important. Yes, load range D tires are now available in 14 inch size, but that is relatively new. You stated that you made the change years ago, so the likelihood was that, like many of us, when you went to LR-D they were were 15 inchers.
The use of the term "alligator" to describe a piece of road debris refers to a piece of rubber tread from a big truck, so often seen lying quietly on the pavement. The name comes from the fact that the tread pattern on the piece looks like alligator hide, and if you hit one, it will jump up and bite you. The term is so common that I assumed you knew it, and if I was wrong, again I apologize.
You assured us that your trailer, which you have used for years, has never had anywhere near 3 inches of clearance, but has always been around 1 1/2 inches. But suddenly you are having a problem. Something has changed, and it seems reasonable for us to ask what. And it seems reasonable to ask why you are suddenly homed in on the axle.
This kind of info is really helpful as we try to assist in solving the problem. Nothing sarcastic is intended. At this point, I will back out of the discussion. Wavery has made some of the same points, and perhaps did so better than I did. Good luck.
Bill