I have sourced a set of 4 stock jk rubicon wheels and tires to match my jeep and bought the steel for the trailer frame. I will have a limited time in the shop i'm welding it up in, so i need to have all the parts needed to roll it home before i start building. So i have a few questions and any responses would be much appreciated. I will be using yj springs so i was wondering where to get weld on front spring hangers. also, spring perches that would work with yj springs and a 2 3/8" diameter trailer axle and what u bolts would be required. Or, do i just use a square tube axle and drill the spring centers where they're needed. If i use a square tube axle are spring perches even needed? and also where is a good place to find wheel spacers to allow me to use the jk wheels and how thick of a spacer do i need to clear the hub. And one more question. Has anyone used extruded aluminum decking for their trailer. I saw it somewhere and now cant find it. I would describe it like t&g deck boards. Like i said i would buy parts as needed which would make the process easier but i dont have much time to build.And it's my first trailer build so it's a learning experience. I just like to be prepared instead of scratching my head. thanks
Gathering parts for the build!
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Spring stuff
Here is where I'd check for spring hanger stuff
http://www.quadratec.com/
http://www.4wd.com/
Remember that CJ's had the rear springs that measure 2" just like the YJ. So any rear spring mounts would work.
Give yourself more time than you think, something will come up.
Here is where I'd check for spring hanger stuff
http://www.quadratec.com/
http://www.4wd.com/
Remember that CJ's had the rear springs that measure 2" just like the YJ. So any rear spring mounts would work.
Give yourself more time than you think, something will come up.
actually iv'e found rear hangers(shackle end) already. I get catalogs from both of those companies. and now i found front hangers at www.ruffstuffspecialties.com, lots of good stuff there, everyone should check out that company. and i believe yj springs are 2 1/2" wide. but thanks jeepdork, great name.It probably describes a lot of people on here.
Yeah your right cj are 2" front 2.5 rear yj 2.5 front and rear.
lilgription
Observer
Ballistic Fabrication is a company I always order from. They have all kinds of spring hangers and custom corner braces etc. They service the offroad buggy world. Awesome to deal with and have fast shipping. Checm-em out
sbwrench
Observer
What brand are the springs and shocks?
Pikeman
Adventurer
Slumlord- go to Dexter Axle and look up a local retail distributor. Their standard 3500# trailer axle is a 2 3/8 tube with or without electric brakes and they will mount the spring perches where you want them. You will need to know the Hub face to hub face(aka WMS-WMS) measurement and also spring center to Center for the perches. Can be oredered in matching lug pattern. You can also get the 2200# axle but I am not sure tube diameter on that one. www.etrailer.com will have a lot of the other parts you will need from lights to include Ubolt kits.
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