A Little Different M416 Trailer Build

[PacificNorthWestJeeper]

I will make tube fenders that resemble the GenRight fenders.

 

[PacificNorthWestJeeper]

This might be a bit late for you, but I found this a while back and saved it to calculate what gas springs I would need for my lid when I get to it (hopefully next year)

http://www.gecea.com/hatchlifters/gas-springs

Very helpful calculator, thank you.

 

[RobertJ]

Made a little more headway this weekend.
I welded on the spring mounts and then reinforced them so they will slide over obstacles a little easier...
Next up is welding on the spring perches to the axle....

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Did you fab up your spring perches and mounts and if not, where did you purchase? going to run same tires on my 416 thats on my JKU and want to lift that way. Thanks

 

[Silverhorse]

Nice work, gonna be way cool!

 

[PacificNorthWestJeeper]

Did you fab up your spring perches and mounts and if not, where did you purchase? going to run same tires on my 416 thats on my JKU and want to lift that way. Thanks

I bought this basic kit: http://www.trailerpartsdepot.com/p-3569-axle-hanger-kit-double-eye-single-axle-trailer.aspx
Then I had some spare ¼ steel plate laying around that I cut up and used to help brace the bracket against hitting boulders and other trailer debri....

 

[PacificNorthWestJeeper]

Thank you...
My gas shocks for the lid came in today.
I was able to get them changed to 200 pounds before the company shipped them to me.
I hope to get some time in the next few days to install them...
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[PacificNorthWestJeeper]

Installed the gas springs today. 200 pounds is a little too much, but I think I can deal with it. The top opens easily but pulling it closed takes a little effort.
I'll see how it goes and maybe down grade to 150 pound springs in the future. I also started on making the rear supports for the rack. Once finished, these will be welded to the rear cross member to support the foundation for the telescoping rack.
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[mb1k]

Very nicely executed. Your project is the best inspiration for what I have planned for mine.

 

[PacificNorthWestJeeper]

A few more baby steps today.
Cut and welded up the expanded metal to set the tongue box and propane tank(s) on.
Also made a small platform/base to weld the vertical 2in tube for the collapsable rack.
Hope to make some more headway this weekend.
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[Copasspupil]

Nice what maker of the box

 

[PacificNorthWestJeeper]

Nice what maker of the box

Picked it up at Harbor Freight.
http://www.harborfreight.com/2-34-cu-ft-steel-trailer-tongue-box-60302.html

 

[PacificNorthWestJeeper]

Installed the rear telescoping mount bases.
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[PacificNorthWestJeeper]

After trying to save and improve the original frame I finally gave up.
Time for a do-over.
Starting off with 2x3 3/16 wall tube.
Ditching the Pintle Hitch setup up and going with the Max Coupler.
Played with my dimple-die set on the gussets, worked out okay.
Had some time this week to make a little headway..
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[tymbom]

Is there a reason why you made the lid open on the left side? It seems like it would be better to have it open from the passenger side in case you pull off the side of the road you're not on the traffic side getting stuff out... Cool build, it's basically what I'm planning to do with mine.

 

[PacificNorthWestJeeper]

Is there a reason why you made the lid open on the left side? It seems like it would be better to have it open from the passenger side in case you pull off the side of the road you're not on the traffic side getting stuff out... Cool build, it's basically what I'm planning to do with mine.

I put the opening toward the driver side in case someone tries to break into it while I am at a stop light. This way I have a clear center mass shot versus trying to shoot over the trailer and that jacking up my field of fire. If I knew I was going to have a passenger with me each time then having it open from the passenger side would be fine because it would be easy to outflank the person and have crossing fields of fire.
Other than that, No, no real reason.