My Strange Trailer

[Ovis Canis]

That thing looks great! What are the LxWxH on that thing. Axle of course is a must unless you can conferm it's a 3500 lb'er. With adding a little ground clearance you may consider taking the roof off and going with a flat top. That would allow you to lower the roof rack and help keep the top bellow the higth of of the jeep for less drag. And if the jeep fits the trailer fits.

 

[speed2005]

That thing looks great! What are the LxWxH on that thing. Axle of course is a must unless you can conferm it's a 3500 lb'er. With adding a little ground clearance you may consider taking the roof off and going with a flat top. That would allow you to lower the roof rack and help keep the top bellow the higth of of the jeep for less drag. And if the jeep fits the trailer fits.

Exterior box ximensions are 6'long 38" wide 40"tall .door is 21"w*32"h

How do I confirm the axle?

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[AFSOC]

Bummer. Thought jeeps were 5 x 4.5. That just Cherokees? I run a set of Cherokee wheels on one of my trailers.

TJs, LJs YJs XJs and ZJs are 5 x 4.5. JKs and WJs etc are 5 on 5.

 

[Ovis Canis]

How do I confirm the axle?

That may be difficult on that old of a trailer. You can search the axle for any markings of load capacity or a manufacturer of the axle and call them. It is very unlikely that it's a 3500. Manufacturers don't put that heavy of an axle on such small trailers. The nice things is if you order a new axle and leaf springs they will make the axle to your desired length and hub bolt pattern. I'm not sure what's in Ohio, but close to me in Texas is soutwestwheel.com. This will give you a good idea of whats available. When you order this way you can customize the length based on the hubs you want, so there would be no problem running the same as on the jeep. If you do this I would recommend having a total of eight wheels and tires. Four on the jeep, two on the trailer and two spares. This makes it easier to incorporate all those tires into your tire rotations.

 

[grnhornetcustoms]

Bummer. Thought jeeps were 5 x 4.5. That just Cherokees? I run a set of Cherokee wheels on one of my trailers.

When Jeep produced the JK the change was made to 5 X 5 from 5 X 4.5. Why they just didn't return to 5 X 5.5 is beyond me.

 

[rockwood]

Just get a new axle build for your trailer. Problem solved

 

[speed2005]

Just get a new axle build for your trailer. Problem solved

I rather not do an axle seap. Don't really care of the wheels match to be honest. I just want some decent black wheels and non white walled tires

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[jays0n]

Being able to carry just one spare if you plan to take this thing on highway trips is kinda a big plus, in my eyes well worth the effort and expense of doing an axle or hub swap. Just my $.02 worth though.

You can also find adapter plates to go from 6 on 5.5 to what you require. In my opinion almost as cheap and not much more difficult to do an axle swap. Plus you'll have an axle that is in known condition and you won't have to worry about how it may or may not have been treated in the past

 

[matthewp]

Being able to carry just one spare if you plan to take this thing on highway trips is kinda a big plus, in my eyes well worth the effort and expense of doing an axle or hub swap. Just my $.02 worth though.

You can also find adapter plates to go from 6 on 5.5 to what you require. In my opinion almost as cheap and not much more difficult to do an axle swap. Plus you'll have an axle that is in known condition and you won't have to worry about how it may or may not have been treated in the past

I will absolutely second this! The cost of a new axle is so low, it's well worth the expense of the swap.

 

[navigator]

Call me practical/cheap but I think if it were me, I would just flip the axle, upsize the tires and find a matching spare. Then use the trailer and see how it works for you and if you need a heavier axle/springs.

6X5.5 is a full size Chevy (and many Toyotas) pattern. You should be able to find some more modern rims on CL for cheap. You can then use it and see if you have a need for a heavier axle/springs. Many times you can get them with decent 32's or 33's with AT tread that will work for a trailer for a long time.

With a RTT on top, that box should have enough room for a lot of gear and your spare.

 

[Ovis Canis]

This is the only reason I suggest a 3500 lbs axle. Bumpy roads take there tole on axles. You know the point of use for your trailer better then anyone else so the current axle may be just fine for what you have in mind.

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you have reason


on this summer

my 2000lbs axel break donw !!!



i make upgrade 3500

old and new

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on this week end

 

[speed2005]

This is the crap the inside is lined with

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[fubar]

Hopefully not asbestos...

 

[M35A2]

Call me practical/cheap but I think if it were me, I would just flip the axle, upsize the tires and find a matching spare. Then use the trailer and see how it works for you and if you need a heavier axle/springs.

6X5.5 is a full size Chevy (and many Toyotas) pattern. You should be able to find some more modern rims on CL for cheap. You can then use it and see if you have a need for a heavier axle/springs. Many times you can get them with decent 32's or 33's with AT tread that will work for a trailer for a long time.

With a RTT on top, that box should have enough room for a lot of gear and your spare.

This.

 

[speed2005]

Hopefully not asbestos...

**** didn't even think of that! Wasn't that before the 80s? Was it in fake wood boards too or just paint?
Good thing I only ripped the door apart!

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