Greenmonkey
Adventurer
Where did u get the small coiled safety cables? Are they bike lock cables or something?
Light weight rock crawler trailer
- Thread starter Woods
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They are SAE approved safety cables. Mine are made by Master Lock Co. and I got them on clearance at a local UHaul. There are better deals online though. Here's a couple links:
http://www.drillspot.com/products/415960/Master_Lock_2829DAT_2PK_40_Safety_Cable?s=1
http://www.etrailer.com/Accessories-and-Parts/Dutton-Lainson/DL20119.html
http://www.drillspot.com/products/415960/Master_Lock_2829DAT_2PK_40_Safety_Cable?s=1
http://www.etrailer.com/Accessories-and-Parts/Dutton-Lainson/DL20119.html
Greenmonkey
Adventurer
Thanks
Next up - wheel spacers 
unk03:
Ordered the Teraflex spacers (only the best for my trailer) and they should be here any time.
unk03:Ordered the Teraflex spacers (only the best for my trailer) and they should be here any time.
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Have made a little progress on the trailer. The deck is on and I hope to mount fenders tomorrow. If I get the fenders mounted, I'll post some pics.
I was concerned about mounting the aluminum tread plate deck, to the steel trailer. The concern was rust, where the deck would wear through the paint on the frame. My solution was to take some 3M double sided tape and attach 1/16th inch EPDM rubber strips to the tops side of the frame. I think this will help keep the deck quiet too.
I wanted to do fenders that would flex on the outside. I ended up riveting some 1/4" fiber reinforced rubber to the fender tread plate. As backing, I used clear poly carbonate. I know that if I hit something, the poly carbonate will get sacrificed. I just wanted to protect the aluminum. The poly carb can be easily replaced. Some pics of the inside and outside of the fenders:
Imageshack took my pics down.
I was concerned about mounting the aluminum tread plate deck, to the steel trailer. The concern was rust, where the deck would wear through the paint on the frame. My solution was to take some 3M double sided tape and attach 1/16th inch EPDM rubber strips to the tops side of the frame. I think this will help keep the deck quiet too.
I wanted to do fenders that would flex on the outside. I ended up riveting some 1/4" fiber reinforced rubber to the fender tread plate. As backing, I used clear poly carbonate. I know that if I hit something, the poly carbonate will get sacrificed. I just wanted to protect the aluminum. The poly carb can be easily replaced. Some pics of the inside and outside of the fenders:
Imageshack took my pics down.
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PNWINFERNOPRO
@PNWINFERNOPRO
Coming along very well. Can't wait to see it completed.
VanIsle_Greg
I think I need a bigger truck!
Looking good man... love the size. Where did you get that tongue box from?
Looks like the place that I bought it from, is out of stock LINK
If you search for buyers polymer trailer box you'll find them LINK
BTW - if you like black, I think the Dee Zee box looks like it might be a better box: LINK
I spend a lot of time in the desert, so white was a better option for me.
If you search for buyers polymer trailer box you'll find them LINK
BTW - if you like black, I think the Dee Zee box looks like it might be a better box: LINK
I spend a lot of time in the desert, so white was a better option for me.
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Titanpat57
Expedition Leader
Great trailer...nice design!
VanIsle_Greg
I think I need a bigger truck!
Thanks for the links... checking them out now!
I've been slow with updates. The trailer made it to SEMA, via San Dunes at Dumont. It's tough to tell how smooth the ride is on dirt roads, but I didn't even know the trailer was there on the highway. I had to slap things together, trying to get the trailer ready for the trip. I'll be doing some finish work, before I post any more pictures.
I managed to source some good adhesive backed neoprene foam tape. With the lid hinges I used, I needed 1/4" and 5/8" foam tape to seal between the lid and the box. Both are 1" wide and I'm very happy with how it worked out. The supplier required a minimum purchase order. As a result, I have a bunch of 1/4" tape left over. If you're looking for 1/4" thick X 1" wide X 60' neoprene tape, then send me a PM. I can sell them for $20 per roll (CHEAP).
I managed to source some good adhesive backed neoprene foam tape. With the lid hinges I used, I needed 1/4" and 5/8" foam tape to seal between the lid and the box. Both are 1" wide and I'm very happy with how it worked out. The supplier required a minimum purchase order. As a result, I have a bunch of 1/4" tape left over. If you're looking for 1/4" thick X 1" wide X 60' neoprene tape, then send me a PM. I can sell them for $20 per roll (CHEAP).
