PBRE M-series dinoot

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I built a J-series dinoot so thought I didn't have enough trailers ( 5 ) so tried my hand at
building a M416 replica. Started with a 2x3 1/8 inch wall frame. Still had 3 rubicon wheels
and tires so ordered a straight axle from dinoot . Added some extension to the frame so
I could build some steps/bumpers on the sides. Made them long since I didn't have any
idea what size or shape I wanted them

 

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The M-series or 416 is much easier to build than the J-series. I then mocked up the sides and
fenders on the frame so I could drill the holes to put things together. Also so I could decide
where to mount the fenders. I did move the axle up a little and will be adding a box on front.
From my experience on the 1st trailer I put the axle over the springs

 

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some more mock up with the from box.

 

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Mocking up the fenders. ended up putting them all the way up to the bend in
the box. A brick was the perfect spacer

 

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next was a floor the plans recommend a piece of 5/8 marine grade plywood
but I splurged and used a 3/4 inch piece. then mocked up and attached the
tailgate

 

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then to the step/bumpers . Once the fenders were attached I could have used a piece of angle
iron but I wanted to match the fender angle so use flat stock and then welded the corner for
custom angle iron. Still deciding on the length so the are long

 

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at this time in case I added a rack or a swing out tire carrier in the back I welded on pads

 

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Of course it started snowing but figured out I wanted an angle and cut and put the side
pieces on. For some unknow reason rather than bedlining the entire panels I only did
the parts that were attached to each other. This would cost me

 

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well it decided to turn into winter and was too cold to bedline in the garage so I down
the trailer down to the valley (phoenix) and did my bedlining there. The trailer is behind
the palo verde tree

 

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finally found some perforated steel to use on the steps

 

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of course the company name
Next I plan on using some dinoot no-weld rack parts to build a rack.
On the last trailer I welded the rack which is a pain. But will post the
rack build as I go along

 

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adding a No-Weld rack system from dinoot trailers.
Mark the bases with the orentation that I am using so I put them back where and how
they go. I learned the hard way when I drilled the holes with the base turned the wrong
way and had to weld them up and redrill.

 

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once you do an upright you get the idea and it goes fast
use edge lube and a good drill bit

 

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take your time and think thru what you are doing and it is straight forward
If you are making a telescoping rack to just remember that due to the bolts
you lose or gain, depends how you look at it some height. About 8 inches worth
I did the length as if I were welding and ended up too high but it is easy to
take apart and fix.

 

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done except for the cross pieces. I haven't figured out where I want them