yeah im gonna have to take some measurements when i get back home in may. the problem will be how to get a wider axle and where the spring perches would be.
that might be doable would have to reinforce it a bit but shouldn't be too hard
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yeah im gonna have to take some measurements when i get back home in may. the problem will be how to get a wider axle and where the spring perches would be.
that might be doable would have to reinforce it a bit but shouldn't be too hard
so after reading on a trailer site i can have the spring about 17inches from the hub face. the way this trailer is designed im gonna need every inch of that to have the tire stick out. should be ordering a axle here soon just have to wait till my 35's on the 4runner so i can use the old 33's to help mock up the spacing im gonna need. once i do that i can order the axle. with the correct hub faces.
made an attempt at a simple cad design of what i want my trailer to look like.
created a platform so i can still access the tub with tent deployed.
rear tire swing out, with camping table. also want to create a drop down gate style.
gonna use the old benches and make fenders out of them. also adding some more tongue support and making a floor for it to use in the future.
dont kill me for the cad drawing. it was the first attempt at one.
jscusmcvet
Explorer
Looks like a solid plan to me.
So I am starting to piece my axle together. how does this look.
this axle - $119 base comes with axle seats thats it. can customize the length of the axle, and the bolt pattern on the hub.
http://www.trailerpart.com/35ktraileraxle.htm
might need the hanger kit. need to double check my trailer. $17.95
http://www.southwestwheel.com/store...single-axle-hanger-kit-for-double-eye-springs
possibly 2 new leaf springs. $30.30
http://www.southwestwheel.com/store/p-192-sw4b.aspx
lastly spring over axle conversion kit. seems a little steep is there anything cheaper? $51.78
http://www.dexteraxle.com/inc/sdetail/1093/1099
about $220 prior to shipping.
anything wrong with this setup?
this axle - $119 base comes with axle seats thats it. can customize the length of the axle, and the bolt pattern on the hub.
http://www.trailerpart.com/35ktraileraxle.htm
might need the hanger kit. need to double check my trailer. $17.95
http://www.southwestwheel.com/store...single-axle-hanger-kit-for-double-eye-springs
possibly 2 new leaf springs. $30.30
http://www.southwestwheel.com/store/p-192-sw4b.aspx
lastly spring over axle conversion kit. seems a little steep is there anything cheaper? $51.78
http://www.dexteraxle.com/inc/sdetail/1093/1099
about $220 prior to shipping.
anything wrong with this setup?
Made progress
So I finally made progress on my trailer build today. I recently ordered a 45in #3500 lb axle with 6x5.5 lug pattern it showed up last week. I decided to get to work on it today.
here is the comparison picture of the 2 axles.
Untitled by Sean Scott, on Flickr
I dropped the old axle and mocked up the new one. had to make a few adjustments to make the tires fit but its on and looks nice.
Need to add fenders and start working on how i want to add my rtt.
here is the pics so far. still need to weld the spring seats on which will happen this weekend.
Untitled by Sean Scott, on Flickr
Untitled by Sean Scott, on Flickr
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Here is my dilemma, the studs and toyota lug nuts dont match up. i do not trust the lugs that came with it. this is what it looks like with the ones from the axle look like vs toyota.
Untitled by Sean Scott, on Flickr
look like they are seated nice but not sure.
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might go ahead and order these. this is cheaper and easier than removing and adding the right studs.
http://www.ezaccessory.com/Toyota_Lexus_OEM_Style_Mag_Lug_Nuts_1_2_p/5003t.htm
anything look off? any concerns with this setup?
So I finally made progress on my trailer build today. I recently ordered a 45in #3500 lb axle with 6x5.5 lug pattern it showed up last week. I decided to get to work on it today.
here is the comparison picture of the 2 axles.
Untitled by Sean Scott, on FlickrI dropped the old axle and mocked up the new one. had to make a few adjustments to make the tires fit but its on and looks nice.
Need to add fenders and start working on how i want to add my rtt.
here is the pics so far. still need to weld the spring seats on which will happen this weekend.
Untitled by Sean Scott, on Flickr
Untitled by Sean Scott, on Flickr
Untitled by Sean Scott, on Flickr
Untitled by Sean Scott, on Flickr
Untitled by Sean Scott, on Flickr
Untitled by Sean Scott, on FlickrHere is my dilemma, the studs and toyota lug nuts dont match up. i do not trust the lugs that came with it. this is what it looks like with the ones from the axle look like vs toyota.
Untitled by Sean Scott, on Flickrlook like they are seated nice but not sure.
Untitled by Sean Scott, on Flickrmight go ahead and order these. this is cheaper and easier than removing and adding the right studs.
http://www.ezaccessory.com/Toyota_Lexus_OEM_Style_Mag_Lug_Nuts_1_2_p/5003t.htm
anything look off? any concerns with this setup?
I bought some toyota style lugs that fit. if they dont work ill just have to buy wheel spacers to make it correct. I feel that these lug centric nuts should work
AA1PR
Disabled Explorer
Welded spring seat, first tow around the block
Today I got the spring seats welded into place and changed out the lug nuts to a toyota style lug nut that fits.
got the trailer hooked up after putting it all back together to see how it looked.
Untitled by Sean Scott, on Flickr
Untitled by Sean Scott, on Flickr
Untitled by Sean Scott, on Flickr
Ill take better pictures soon. looks pretty good behind their. really need to add a rack so i can see it better while pulling it.
I noticed this today the slipper spring seat area looks like it could be an area of concern. any thoughts?
Untitled by Sean Scott, on Flickr
Today I got the spring seats welded into place and changed out the lug nuts to a toyota style lug nut that fits.
got the trailer hooked up after putting it all back together to see how it looked.
Untitled by Sean Scott, on Flickr
Untitled by Sean Scott, on Flickr
Untitled by Sean Scott, on FlickrIll take better pictures soon. looks pretty good behind their. really need to add a rack so i can see it better while pulling it.
I noticed this today the slipper spring seat area looks like it could be an area of concern. any thoughts?
Untitled by Sean Scott, on Flickr