FlashHole's M416 trailer Build

[rockwood]

You should be somewhat concerned.

Here is why extending the tongue will be the first part part of phase 2.

So I was right first time.......

 

[Mark Harley]

How are you on the lathe? How about making an extended lunette with swivel hitch.

 

[Flashole]

How are you on the lathe? How about making an extended lunette with swivel hitch.

That's well beyond my level of expertise. I like it though!!

 

[VanIsle_Greg]

I thought about doing something like that, just ended up extending a spare Lunette I picked up. Worked like a charm, drilled the cast for a large grade 8 bolt and had a friend carefully weld a receiver tube extension on to the end. I think it all cost me (including the lunette) $80.00?

That is a really nice piece.

 

[Mark Harley]

Ok anouther option:

Sell your original M416 lunette mount on ebay for $326.00 plus the lunette for $200.00. "painted up in OD color first"

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Casting-Dra...v8wHhbrA%3D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc#ht_55wt_1162

This will give you enough money for the new extended tongue with 2" receiver tube.

 

[VanIsle_Greg]

Ok anouther option:

Sell your original M416 lunette mount on ebay for $326.00 plus the lunette for $200.00. "painted up in OD color first"

This will give you enough money for the new extended tongue with 2" receiver tube.

OMG... that is crazy expensive. lol Rusty as hell and missing the drop leg parts too. Wow...

 

[Septu]

I have to echo what everyone else has said... looks amazing!

 

[Flashole]

Update

Wanted better looking tail lights and a hitch receiver for a bike rack or cargo rack. A rear bumper is a nice looking way to go about it. So, I finally mustered up the motivation to make it happen.

Bought a 10' 2x4 x 1/8" tube and cut it to a nice shape.


Used some 2x 1/8" flat bar to cap the ends.


All the parts cut out and ready to weld


All welded up


Making the cut outs for the tail lights.




Painted, installed and wired.


It's too freaking hot here to be working outside, so I am done with thing until it cools off

 

[Mark Harley]

It turned out very nice!

 

[VDBAZFJ]

Looks great! How did you attach to trailer? Is the hitch tied into trailer frame?

Thanks!

 

[Flashole]

Looks great! How did you attach to trailer? Is the hitch tied into trailer frame?

Thanks!

Thanks!

Its just bolted on with 4 bolts on each side and large washers. The receiver is not tied into the frame. It's certainly not tow rated, but I really don't think the weight of bikes or even coolers will cause any problems.

 

[DonBeasley]

Came out perfect. I like the lights!!

 

[VDBAZFJ]

That really is a great idea. Now that I see pics on computer rather than phone I can easily see where you attached it. Nice work!

 

[VanIsle_Greg]

Nice... I like this!

 

[Flashole]

Came out perfect. I like the lights!!

Thanks for the comments guys!

Don, have you had any weight on your bumper? If so, have any issues?