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The tailgate itself is fine strength wise. I stand on mine all the time. The weak point is where the tailgate chain attaches to the sheet metal handle for the locking pin and where the handle attaches to the pin itself.

Clever tailgate fix. I still am not a fan of the mil pins for keeping the tailgate closed because mine tended to walk out while flapping in the wind at freeway speeds. Be careful standing on that tailgate though, its just sheet metal holding all the weight. Tongue looks really nice. Good...

Seems like that spare location would get pretty frustrating. A swing out carrier or a side mount spare in front of the fender would be more practical since you would not have to move it to open the tailgate. Or put the trailer spare on the front of tow vehicle.

I was asking about the new axle. Old axle is not worth much more than scrap let alone shipping. Hubs, brakes, and springs might have some value.

Specs on the axle? Price? Looks like the spindles are adjustable. What is the weight rating?

Where did you order your new leaf springs from?

I also use tarps. They are much cheaper and can be used for other things. I recently upgraded from a canvas tarp to am 18 oz vinyl. Seems like most of the awnings I see poster are horizontal or slope back towards the vehicle which seems like an issue in rain. My current set up. The tarp...

A few more pics of the trailer out of the driveway. Learned a few things about canvas in a hurricane style rain.... Good people, good booze, and flat top fenders are hard to beat while camping in poor weather. Simple system to use the water from ice chest New vinly tarp that is...

Keep parking brakes or make sure to include them in the build.

It is easy to crank out a few cups with the aeropress. As long as beans are already ground :). Since they are so cheap, it is not a big deal to have more than one in operation and it's a good idea to have a spare for when you or someone else throws away the filter holder. I heat up a large...

AeroPress is the way to make coffee at home and away.

My guess is that the lids would be pretty heavy because the spans are longer and would require heavier materials. I haven't looked, but I am sure you could buy an off the shelf tonneau style cover for a standard long bed truck and make it work

I had the same thought process. Mine is in the same spot just without lights right now.

Ordered, Thank you! Very clean solution

Where did you get those lights?

Great job. I will add it this to the list of things I would do if starting over again.

I still suggest using a hole in the channel. If they are too long, just twist them a bit. It is clean and no extra parts or hardware are needed. Or just weld the angled brackets to the frame/tongue extension. You do want to try and keep that large link close to the spacers because you can...

Looks good. I used the original chains. Just ran a bolt through the bottom channel hole.

Good concept and build. Does it get a little tongue lite with the cooler off the rear?

Great build and story. I like your style. Looks like you have a pulley system to help lower the rack by yourself? I assume it raises on its own when you pull a few pins?