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I've been using the Mil spec model I bought from extreeme outback. It works good, not the fastest trick on the planet, but very precise. (pricey too) :( Mayne

Anybody ever attempt to fab up something akin to this? Mayne

Thanks for all the info, I'll run with it while I build up. Mayne

How does one go about finding the loaded tongue weight on a trailer? I've only guessed, and I'm about to retro fit my M416 with a new tongue plus goodies to be mounted there. Mayne

The basic problem is TJ springs were never designed for loads. You could get a spacer lift starting at $100 or, Airlift has an air assist that is designed for stock TJ's. They run about $100 for the basic settup (without install) and go from there. Call your local 4wheel parts store for that, or...

I'm running an 05 TJ, I had to acquire a trailer and a roof rack, to fit my needs. I ca put all of my needs, and my wife and K9 in the jeep, but it becomes really top heavy. The jeep also likes to ride on the bump stops at this point. Personally I'm looking into an AirLift assist even with the...

Cool thanks, It looks to me like the fab route may be the way to go. There are a couple of local shops i could look up. Thanks Mayne:26_34_3:

Does any one know where I could score a set of wider fenders for my M416. I would like to cover the tires better. Mayne

Sorry about the late reply. I've run the Cooper ST's on my TJ for about a year now, and I've been satisfied. My jeep is a daily driver, so the tires do get used in all weather. I've had no problems with them in the rain, but I did have the center lugs siped at the dealer when I bought them. I do...

My lovely wife has decided to pass down her PDA to me, and I plan on using it for the jeep. I wanted to know if anyones run OziExplorer with a dell set up, or do I fork over large sums to Nat. Geo. for my software fix. Has anybody tried out Otterbox for a protective case, or any...

Depending on where, I camp with a .45 super auto, a dog, and/or .338 Winchester mag. I don't like the idea of having to shoot, but I've never needed more than one or two in the ground near where they stand. They don't like the noise anymore than anything else does. Not my idea of ideal, but...

Thanks, and sorry about the mix up on trailer owners.... that will teach me to reread details. Cool info on the hinges ntsqd, I'll look them up in the catalog I have at work. Thanks again everyone:)

I've seen them made by a few people, but I really think you may be better off buying. That way you have a better possibility of a correct weight rating on the rack. That and the windshield pieces are raduis bent .25" thick steel. That makes it a we bit difficult for the home fab gang. I...

Jeepcrz, I like that, very clean and functional. Very nice trailer as well. I hope that my jalopy will some day look more silk purse, and less sows ear. Lawrence, I've admired your build for many moons now, super clean I'd like to know where to pick up the pull pin...

That's brilliant and simple.... Why I could conceptualize that, I'll never know. Thanks so very much! I will run with that idea there, and maybe a removable hing pin settup. That way I can still haul work duty stuff in the trailer. Thank you again, Mayne

Thanks for the replies and the pic's, there are some fabulous trailers floating around this site. I like what you did on the M1o1 Desertdude, I'd go that route too, but the tube stock on my M416 is round, that is what's kinda throwing me a curve ball. Any ideas how I might be able to get...

I would love to see how the folks who have mounted lids on their M416s worked out the hinges. I'm having a little trouble visualizing how that would work out on mine, and I was hoping someone could take a few close pics of the hinge set up that they worked out. Thanks muchly Mayne

Okay, so in that case with the fridge running a fraction of full time, say even a third off the time on the high end, then an 80watt panel set up would more than take care of my needs. As it is any other electrical use would be far and in between. I do like the idea of a mini windmill, that...

So if I get this right, from the reply Martyn had and the info off your trailer site, I can figure an Engle 45 fridge will suck up 30 watts/hr @2.5amp/hr. If I assume (yes I know, very scetchy when one assumes) that the fridge compressor will run constantly. Then I need at least 60watts/hrs to...

I working on building up my old m416, and one of the areas I know little about is recharging the optima blue tops I want to add to it. The only real power draw I would have would be a fridge/freezer of the Engle-ish kind. I'd like to go solar, as I'm running a flat 4 plug and wire harness for...