Clearance question for those that have built telescoping racks with squre tubing

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jays on

Sure sounds like you have a plan. I hope it work smooth.

nd4spdse
Who actuators did you use ?

 

[dstock]

I'm not normally a truck bed trailer fan but THAT is awesome, well done! I've thought about it and went with replacing the entire leg. I ordered 1-3/4 for the upper sections and 1-1/2 for the lower (telescoping tubing so I know they will fit). I also ordered my actuators today too so hopefully in the next few weeks when work quiets down a bit I'll be doing some cutting! The upper square of the rack is 1-1/2 so I'll leave 6" or so of the legs attached to it, cut the existing gussets off, sleeve it into the new upper portion of the leg, plug weld it, weld around the top and replace the gussets with new ones. Once that's done I'll attach the actuators and hopefully I'll be all set. I'm adding shocks as well so this is going to handle like a completely different trailer when I'm done, cant wait to get it out and see how much more stable it is.

I think you made a good choice, helps take alot of the guesswork out. I got my actuators direct from Windynation which was cheaper than ebay, and really fast shipping. Get the brackets that go with them, you may even be able to weld the brackets directly to the support legs. Well worth the couple of extra bucks for the brackets. Have fun!

 

[jays0n]

You must have read my mind, got mine there as well, great prices when you bundle them all together and add the brackets too. I was hoping to weld them on like you mentioned. Everything is on its way, can't wait to get started!

 

[Nd4SpdSe]

I'm not normally a truck bed trailer fan but THAT is awesome, well done!

Thank you!

nd4spdse
Who actuators did you use ?

I use ones from Princess Auto, which is a place similar to your Harbour Freight that you guys have down in the USA. I went that way cause I can get them easilly, and I bought them on sale for C$50 each on sale, C$75 when not. They are the perfect length I needed, and are good for 280# lift and 330# static each, but I use twist locks on each corner a a security measure.