Knightpredator
Observer
Lid is completed, now off to get it skinned in 14 gauge steel.
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My M416 Trailer Build
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Mark Harley
Expedition Leader
Very nice fab work on the lid.
Knightpredator
Observer
Thanks man, my buddy helped me do most of it. He builds steel gates for living so he made it look easy..lol
Mark Harley
Expedition Leader
The combo looks great.
Matching wheels on the trailer?
I like the limb lifters they will keep the lights from damage.
Very cool!
Matching wheels on the trailer?
I like the limb lifters they will keep the lights from damage.
Very cool!
Knightpredator
Observer
Yeah I would love to do matching rims and tires. It is just hard to come by 2 of those Rubi wheels at a good price.
highlandercj-7
Explorer
Worst case wait till your JK needs new tires, lest that's my plan. When my tires hit around half tread, I'm going to put the set that's on my JK on the trailers and get new take offs for the JK. There are always folks on craigslist selling there new or like new oem tires and wheels because they put a bigger aftermarket set on. A set of 4-5 wheels and tires like your Ruby wheels sells for 1000-1500 around here. Perdy much near or less than what new tires alone cost.
DonBeasley
Adventurer
Nice job on the lid. Post photos once it has "skin" on it. How much do you think it weighs?
highlandercj-7
Explorer
Knightpredator
Observer
Thanks
Knightpredator
Observer
Thanks. I got the 14 gauge back today and the lid with it sitting on it weighed in at about 185 lbs. going to weld it up this weekend, so will hopefully have pics up of that then.
In the mean time did a few other things.
I added my Rotopax to both sides.
Added a Jetconnex connector (sorry so dark)
Got my roof rack in
And best of all my RTT arrived!
I so can't wait to get it all together.
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Knightpredator
Observer
Thanks, well I made a lot of progress welding the skin on. Also got the hinge brackets welded. Going to paint it and get the weather stripping this week.
Also permanently mounted the Tongue box.
Also permanently mounted the Tongue box.
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piratexpress1369a
Explorer
Also added some lights to the jeep.
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great build .. what is the deal with the cables from the windshield to the hood?
great build .. what is the deal with the cables from the windshield to the hood?
Knightpredator
Observer
Thanks! They are "Limb Risers" they keep low hanging branches from scraping across my hood. The branches catch the cables and get pushed up and over. That way they don't damage my light, hood, or windshield.
piratexpress1369a
Explorer
ah cool now i understand thanks