1966 M416 Stevens Trailer with aluminum top. Stock axle has been replaced with 3,500lb dexter axle with electric brakes that are also parking brake ready. Has been converted to a 12v system with a 7-pin connector to your tow vehicle. Main frame has been completely stripped and primed/painted...
How feasible is it for one person to install a complete lift kit themselves in a weekend that has light - medium mechanical ability and tools on a 2004 4runner WITHOUT XREAS?
Specifically this kit...
Looked at a bunch of trailers today and was unimpressed to say the least. Cross members were either the thinnest "C" channel I've ever seen produced, or the same thickness "Z" brace stuff, and a couple that was just thin angle iron. Definitely a rude awakening from being used to my M416 frame...
Any baseline on brands that may be generally better than others, or brands to outright avoid? I would be able to see the frame easily, but seeing into the walls will likely not be an option. Don't expect people will let me disassemble their trailer to look inside the walls.
Great info guys, definitely a lot of inspiration here and it gives me a lot more confidence in what I want to do. I REALLY don't want to get rid of my M416 but it's not going to be big enough to do a "sleep-in" build for 3ppl and a dog. Wife insists on not climbing a ladder and wants...
So my wife wants something enclosed and not sleep in a RTT or ground tent. This got me to looking at teardrops but at $8-10k for off-road they are a bit pricey. Would there be any issues or has anyone tried modifying a standard 5x8 enclosed trailer for off-road use? Obviously putting some...
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M416 Axle 1/2 rebuilt but have all parts for other half... new bearings, nuts, washers, brake springs, etc. 4 wheels you can have with axle. Decided to go with lighter axle with electric brakes.
So what I gather is I should be fine with this setup for an offroad trailer just need to pick up some new lug nuts and deal with it being a bit of a pain to align? Any big worries about using regular truck rims and tires? The tire I have mounted in the pic is my spare off the 4runner and I have...
So I have an M416 that I put a dexter 3500lb axle with the same bolt pattern as my 4runner so spare tires can be used interchangeably. My question is, since the hole in the center of my 4runner wheel is bigger than the hub of the axle will that put too much strain on the lug bolts? Is there a...