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I decided to also make my own tounge box, since I couldnt find the perfect size I needed. This was a fairly easy job, although it took the best part of a day. I have plenty of room for my electrical stuff, including a battery or two. There is a rubber seal that goes around the lid after its all...

Got quite a bit of work done over the past couple weeks. Thecamera batteries were dead for while, so I didnt get many of the suspension and water tank install while it was upside down, but you should be able to get the gist of it with the below pictures. I decided to go ahead and build a...

yeah... my chocolate lab ate 16 hot dogs one time, right off the hot grill. She was good to go, but we were stuck eating crackers. ~James

Sweet... I have two 96 Sport's, and I love em. Welcome to the Portal, and good luck with the build! You also should check out NAXJA.org for some really good info on XJ's. This is my baby, the other is my [stock] daily driver.

I am using two firestone airbags with custom built trailing arm and panhard bar set-up on a 3500lb solid Dexter axle. Sort of like the old school 67-72 chevy pick-ups. Dead simple, reliable, and functional. With a trailer, you basically just need something to keep the axle/spindle in place and...

I prefer the "20" pounder. Its actually only 16.1 pounds, but people call it a 20 pound cylinder. The same one we all use on our bbq grills. The main reasons I use this over the smaller ones? They last a LONG time, and you can find them ANYWHERE without having to find a place that will fill that...

Not now... but mine was far worse. They are easy to rebuild... I think the disco needs one Eric. ~James

Locking rear diff.... as in the whole axle assembly? What geare are in it? ~James

Not mine, just figured i would throw it out there. Guys doesnt know what it is obviously. Decent deal, heck of a winch. I already have one...so. http://atlanta.craigslist.org/sat/tls/1534673930.html ~James

So basically you are building a fully capable, modern drivetrain, wicked rig, that has tons of oldschool character. I dig that! That shell is in awesome shape for its age... this will be cool. ~ James

I have seen several just like the one posted for around 200 bucks on the ATL craigslist. You just have to be patient and get creative with the search. One will pop up. ~James

I had the firestones on my Toyota... made a nice difference when fully loaded. You should like these for towing that trailer! ~James

Good point on the drain... didnt think of that. I have a petcock that will fit right in there too. I just think the Shurflo with the built in switch will be easier, especially for those other than me using the system (wife, etc.). Not sure, the Shurflo is $60 bucks, and I already have this...

Im not even sure where I got the pump from, its a simple one, and it doesnt have a pressure switch. That would be ideal, what pump do you have? I thought about installing a valve, but then that gets to aggravating. Maybe I will try it with just the T and see how it works. It'll be easy enough...

Ok, so I have my suspension mostly done on my trailer, and I decided today would be the "install water tank, pump, and plumbing day" since the trailer is standing up on its end and I can work on the bottom easily. I got it all installed, but I am curious on the plumbing aspect. I dont have any...

Dude... I am pretty sure we are on the same forums, as I have seen that XJ everywhere... (Gargeforum, Naxja, Here...) Anyway... thats a crap load of work. Nicely done I really like the camper/trailer on a budget idea. When I first saw the picture of that rusty old 36 foot gooseneck, im thinking...

Yeah... Steel does some crazy stuff when you weld it. While this isnt my first fabrication rodeo, I dont know anything about trailers either, but im learning as I go! Bill, I seriously doubt it will be finished by then. I have too much stuff to do, and not enough cash to do it. We will see...

Michaels, most solid axles nowadays have a bend in the middle like I mentioned in the orginal post. This is to set the proper camber for the wheels. The reason I cut off of each end instead of one cut in the center was to keep the factory 'bent' axle like it should be. Here is a quote from the...

Next up, I fabbed up a mount for my propane bottle, and added a simple little spare tire holder. The propane mount holds a full size 16.6 pound (everyone calls them 20 pounders) propane bottle that you can swap out/find just about anywhere without worrying about trying to find a place to fill...

Got a little more work done. Most of this 'little' stuff takes more time thatn anything else... but anyway. I mentioned in an earlier post that the axle I picked up was too wide. I didnt know this until I got home. I took the sellers word for the measurement he gave me before picking it up...