Hey there rustED, I know that you saw this thread linked over on my new build thread, but I thought I would add the link here as well so anyone following your build could go check it out as well. Here it is:
Home Built Independent Suspension
Good luck with your build! I'm excited to see how this turns out for you.
Mike
Thanks for posting the link here. I've been reading through, alot of good info! I'm starting to rethink the idea doing the independent suspension, I think I would be getting over my head with all the camber and toe in/out adjustments, lol, especially the limited tools at my disposal.
Hey rusteED... I am in the same boat as you with having an uncompleted trailer project. I like your tailgate hinge is that a stock piece off of a truck tailgate or did you fab it yourself?
Just my opinion but why not leave the trailer as is and use it first before making any big changes. Get narrower tires for the trailer and then it won't look as wide.....
Hello yj4trails. Everything on the tailgate was built from scratch except the T handle, I got the handle off an old canopy. The latch mechanism works really good, just a couple springs and bolts, some cable and clamps, it was pretty inexpensive.
*EDIT* I just realized that you were probably talking about the hinge that supports the tailgate when it's down, lol. Yeah it's off of an 83' toyota pickup, I had to modify it, I'm waiting on the other side, since I might change the tailgate a little, I might not have to modify it when I'm finished.
I keep going back and forth on leaving the trailer as is, or changing it. I want to run the same size tire as my 4runner (35x12.50) so that I can carry one spare for both. I have an idea that I might post up later that would probably be the easiest fix for running a narrower axel and keeping the tire size I want. I really wish I would have found this site before I started my build!
Thanks! Just read your build, your trailer is truly awesome, I might have to "borrow" some ideas!