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That's bigwalton's suBtle way of saying I'm a bit anal-retentive with things. :sombrero: Your feedback is always welcome (and I appreciate all that you have given so far, Don). As an bit of a "downer" update, I did run into a frustrating moment this weekend. I paid a premium price for the...

I'll be building a lightweight frame on the plastic bed, then skinning the outside with flat panels. It'll look very "finished off" when I get done. Craig

Here's mine... 2005 Unlimited with budget boost & 31" BFG MT KM2s. I have stored it in the winters since new to keep it out of the salt (at 39 yrs. old, it's my first new vehicle ever). It has 40K miles on it, and I have no intentions of ever getting rid of it. Future plans are custom...

The parts are arriving... Here's the Tacoma bed, along with the new CJ springs and newly-mounted BFG KM2s (31" x 10.5"). My axle should be arriving tomorrow, and then I'll be able to start making some decent progress. Craig

Good suggestion...agreed. What about an LED? Good idea. Good idea. However, both of my vehicles have a 7-round hook-up, and I don't plan on loaning the trailer out. The trailer plug/jumper is still a consideration, though. I don't mind spending more to do it right once (not just with...

I got the receiver welded into the tongue bracket (pics to come soon). I received my CJ-7 suspension components, and should be taking delivery of my ABC 3500-lb. axle early to mid next week. I'm waiting on addressing the spring hanger positioning & final tongue trimming on the frame (which...

I'm interested in this topic, as well...subscribed. :) I'm using an '05 Tacoma bed for the bed of my trailer. I'm wondering if three (3) 2" x 3" crossmembers is overkill. The outside frame rails are 2" x 3" x 1/8". Craig

I'm starting to think through the wiring on my trailer project (build thread in my signature below). I'll be using a 7-round pigtail, and plan(ed) on buying pre-sheathed 7-round wiring once I know exactly how long I need it. I won't have 12V power in the nose box initially, but want to...

That's a great approach...I have used a similar one at times. :) Craig

I'm a big fan of the pizza cutters, and ran them on my old CJ-10a. What year is your CJ, though? I'm very familiar with CJs, and it seems like you'd have to do quite a bit of trimming to fit these tires without a lift. My buddy ran them on his Scrambler with 2 1/2" of lift (looked/worked...

I just placed an order for the same axle from ABC this week. Randy was extremely helpful, an I was very impressed with the service. I talked previously to someone at Dexter, and was very turned off by her arrogant attitude (just my personal experience with Dexter, despite them being a popular...

I just talked with Randy at ABC. Wow, what a nice guy to deal with! He's going to grab me a couple measurements with the hub and give me a call back so I can confirm my Ravine wheels will mount up. I hope to order the 3500-lb. axle from him today or tomorrow. :victory: Craig

Well, I got the Tacoma fenders stripped off the bed today, and positioned the bed on the trailer frame in-progress. It's helping my motivation to start envisioning how it'll look completed. I believe I have decided on my suspension set-up. I'm planning on using just the main leaf from a set...

I don't, unfortunately. I'm going to call abctrailerparts tomorrow to ask some questions, and possibly order one of their axles. I'm still wondering how different the Gambler wheels are from the Ravines. I did measure the center holes in the Ravines, and the pilot hole is only 1 15/16" in...

Just came from there...$140 for a 3500-lb., but it was REALLY wide. I think the narrowest they had was 72". They're going to call tomorrow to find out what widths they can get. Craig

Nice! I love the factory-looking decals. Austin Jeeps kit? Craig

VERY cool resource, lmantagne! Thanks! :victory: Interesting about the Gamblers. Do either of you happen to know the I.D. of the hole? I can't imagine it would be different (or much different) than my Ravines. I have no issue ditching the Jeep center caps to make it work. I'll keep...

This Subaru trailer project only has 4 lugs. Are some Subarus 5 x 4.5"?

A quick measurement was around 2 1/8". I have heard of people opening up the center hole, but the (w)hole idea was to be able to use my factory Jeep spare as a spare for the trailer, as well. That means I'd have to modify that wheel, as well (which I don't want to do). Seriously, I had no...

What a find (and in my home state). I miss my old '76 Chief. And that price isn't unreasonable given the amount of time/money people put into bodywork on rusty FSJs. Craig