Java's Trailer build

[java]

got the wheels painted last night. makes a big difference IMO.

 

[AeroNautiCal]

That's a really neat build you've done!

Great work in challenging conditions (no workshop heat/snowing).

 

[java]

That's a really neat build you've done! View attachment 84812

Great work in challenging conditions (no workshop heat/snowing).

Thanks! Its been fun, first big project since I built the garage which is cool to!

 

[Dirtytires]

 

[java]

Got the shocks on later night, unfortunately we are super busy at work this week, so I probably wont get to spraying the trailer and its supposed to rain all next week and weekend so it might be awhile........

 

[Pikeman]

It doesnt rain in Seattle.....But I can't complain as you are making much faster progress than I am. Keep up the good work and the updates coming.

 

[java]

Trying to see to find wheels and tires. I have 265/70/17's from my truck, was planning on using them. But I can only seem to get 17x7 zero offset wheels, I have 6" between my hub face and the frame. The tire measures 10" do you guys think that 1" of clearance between the frame and tire is ok? That's about what the stockers are at.

 

[ericvs]

do you guys think that 1" of clearance between the frame and tire is ok?

I would say that would not be a problem. I guess the only issue would be if you were to air down (do you even have to air down a trailer??). But 1" would still be ample clearance even if you did IMO.
Are you going to run the same rims as on your truck? That would look sweet!

 

[java]

Double post sorry

 

[java]

I would say that would not be a problem. I guess the only issue would be if you were to air down (do you even have to air down a trailer??). But 1" would still be ample clearance even if you did IMO.
Are you going to run the same rims as on your truck? That would look sweet!

Airing Down will really only bulge the bottom of the tire. I'd love to run the same rims as my truck but 1 they are hub centric and 2 I can't seem to find it anywhere for a decent price or just two for that matter. Will probably end up with a black soft 8 steely

 

[java]

I would say that would not be a problem. I guess the only issue would be if you were to air down (do you even have to air down a trailer??). But 1" would still be ample clearance even if you did IMO.
Are you going to run the same rims as on your truck? That would look sweet!

Airing Down will really only bulge the bottom of the tire. I'd love to run the same rims as my truck but 1 they are hub centric and 2 I can't seem to find it anywhere for a decent price or just two for that matter.

 

[Titanpat57]

Coming along nicely Bud....love that front toolbox....keep up the good work.

Nice weather's right around the corner!

Pat

 

[java]

Coming along nicely Bud....love that front toolbox....keep up the good work.

Nice weather's right around the corner!

Pat

Not around here! I have a couple months before the weather gets "nice" . Have to spray the bed liner outside, I was told absolutely not in my dads shop, and he has the compressor that is big enough. So it has to be in the parking lot.

 

[Dirtytires]

Well I could think of worse places.. Build is coming along fine.:wings:

 

[java]

Well I could think of worse places.. Build is coming along fine.:wings:

yeah it is, i was just hoping to have it sprayed by this week. i sold my other trailer already so i need one that works now too....