frenchlayer
Observer
i like it, nice work
Compact Utility bed turned Expedition trailer (CUB)
- Thread starter waterboy222
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waterboy222
Adventurer
Can anyone offer advice on shocks? Its so incredibly bouncy, Im hoping its only because the shocks are bad and not enough leaf springs or something. It is REALLY bouncy, I can rock it back and forth with one hand.. If I put air shocks on it, will it cure that or just need to replace with regular shocks?
waterboy222
Adventurer
I am in love with the timbren setup but its not in the cards this year. The frame that's under it is still the frame from the Chevy s-10.. If I'm going the axleless route, I'll do an entirely new frame. And that's more work than I'm willing to start at the beginning of travel season!
waterboy222
Adventurer
http://www.expeditionportal.com/forum/threads/140464-Compact-Utility-Bed-expedition-trailer
For Sale.. Decided I couldn't do the travels I wanted without bringing my dirtbike along. Going to build from the ground up..
For Sale.. Decided I couldn't do the travels I wanted without bringing my dirtbike along. Going to build from the ground up..
Kabob1865
New member
So, I bought the trailer from @waterboy222. Sorry for the lapse in the build thread. I don't feel like I have done anything substantial, but I've done a lot of fine tuning.
I use the trailer primarily for tailgating at Oklahoma State football games, but also for overlanding, so it had to be road worthy and compatible with my 2006 LJ.
Phase I
1. Lock-n-roll hitch. The pintle hitch was loud and heavy
I use the trailer primarily for tailgating at Oklahoma State football games, but also for overlanding, so it had to be road worthy and compatible with my 2006 LJ.
Phase I
1. Lock-n-roll hitch. The pintle hitch was loud and heavy
Kabob1865
New member
The next project was solving the bounciness and making this a better basic trailer. I added trailer brakes to the existing 3500 lb axle with a 5 on 4.5" bolt pattern to match my LJ. I upgraded to new 285/75r16 BFG KO2's on Rubicon wheels. I can use the spare tire from my jeep on the trailer. I redid the wiring using a waterproof junction box with a 7-pin and 4-pin plug.
Through a process of elimination and upgrade, I ended up scrapping the original s-10 suspension. I sourced new HD package S-10 leaf springs, Pro Comp ES9000 shocks, bar pin eliminators, 1.5-2" add-a-leaf lift, new spring hangers, Supersprings helper springs.
Through a process of elimination and upgrade, I ended up scrapping the original s-10 suspension. I sourced new HD package S-10 leaf springs, Pro Comp ES9000 shocks, bar pin eliminators, 1.5-2" add-a-leaf lift, new spring hangers, Supersprings helper springs.
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Choff
Adventurer
When you scrapped the original s-10 axle and leafs, what new axle and hubs did you go with??
I have a s-10 box with the original frame and axle, I need to get new axle for the frame width to mount GM 6 Bolt wheels.
Great build and upgrade-I like the trailer-looks very solid
Choff
I have a s-10 box with the original frame and axle, I need to get new axle for the frame width to mount GM 6 Bolt wheels.
Great build and upgrade-I like the trailer-looks very solid
Choff
Herbie
Rendezvous Conspirator
If you just want 6-bolt wheel pattern stuff, look at the Canyon/Colorado. 2003-2005 Astro/Safari also went GM 6-bolt, but was a wider axle than the S10.
brushogger
Explorer
I've been following this trailer since the original builder sold it. I've kicked myself ever since for not buying it.
Gizzard Stone
Overlander
Super cool What does it weigh? The commercial tool boxes look like a good option, but are probably heavy.
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Kabob1865
New member
Waterboy222 put on a custom 3500 lb trailer axle with leaf spring perches welded on the top. I ordered new hubs and brakes from etrailer.com. They were an excellent resource with articles, videos and email support. I will measure the width of the axle this weekend and get back with you.
Kabob1865
New member
Electrical
Next I tackled the electrical system. I rewired the trailer lights to a waterproof junction box with a 7-pin and a 4-pin plug. I wanted to be able to tow the trailer legally with any vehicle. Again etrailer.com was a great resource. I added a 12 volt deep cycle marine battery in the front compartment inside a "smart box". The smart box has a simple 3 light battery gauge, a 12 volt cigarette type socket and a dual USB outlet for cell phone charging on game day. The 7-pin plug has a 12 volt hot wire that charges the battery while in transport. I mounted a battery tender solar panel to the roof to charge the battery while parked. I mounted a Honda eu2000i to the front to run the satellite, tv, and tent lights for my tailgate. The generator gets left at home on overland treks because the solar panel does a great job quietly recharging during the day.
The battery compartment is a cluster, but I plan on getting an sPod SCS at the end of September.
Next I tackled the electrical system. I rewired the trailer lights to a waterproof junction box with a 7-pin and a 4-pin plug. I wanted to be able to tow the trailer legally with any vehicle. Again etrailer.com was a great resource. I added a 12 volt deep cycle marine battery in the front compartment inside a "smart box". The smart box has a simple 3 light battery gauge, a 12 volt cigarette type socket and a dual USB outlet for cell phone charging on game day. The 7-pin plug has a 12 volt hot wire that charges the battery while in transport. I mounted a battery tender solar panel to the roof to charge the battery while parked. I mounted a Honda eu2000i to the front to run the satellite, tv, and tent lights for my tailgate. The generator gets left at home on overland treks because the solar panel does a great job quietly recharging during the day.
The battery compartment is a cluster, but I plan on getting an sPod SCS at the end of September.