Recent content by steamhammer

Did you often take it on any bumpy forest roads? I'm curious how well the body will hold up over time.

Wheels- I want to make it easier to move the trailer by hand, but also keep the weight down. The small stock tires feel every little bump, so going with larger tires will also help smooth out rough roads and trails. I upgraded to a 15'' rim to have more tires options to choose from. The stock...

Shocks- With the leaf springs located and installed, I was able to measure for shocks. I went with a set of Monroe 5752 - 4'' travel, 8.625'' compressed. Their vehicle application is a similar weight range to a loaded trailer and they have relatively appropriate dimensions. I ziptied the shock...

Leaf Springs- I am not a fan of this slipper spring. Initially, I pulled out a leaf, which actually gave me some decent springiness. But that ultimately left me feeling uneasy for loading it up and I really just don't like the mechanics of a slipper bouncing around in the retainer. I purchased...

Just picked up this Neon, and took its maiden voyage a few weeks back. Boy does this suspension need work. This thing rides rough. I plan to rebuild the suspension for better performance on moderate dirt roads. Looking forward to building this out and sharing for any other Neon owners out there...