Ruger Trailers Denver
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lost-adventurer
Lost and loving it...
lost-adventurer
Lost and loving it...
I am running 16x8 and a 33" tire, I am not sure what Steve had to do to fit that specifically, but looks like you might have room. Did you test it yet? I would call Steve and ask him his opinion on the best way to go about it. I know guys have done spring overs with other trailers and that has achieved the lift but I wonder if Steve has a better option for you. curious to hear his perspective.
Using a 16X8 would give me more sidewall, which is good. Your trailer looks great with the 33" tires.
T-Rey1
Adventurer
Great idea, I will research it today.
I need to do this too. Its basic axle over leaf. Once spring is here I may put it in the garage and do it
lost-adventurer
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This is my weekend project. Trying to secure wheels and tires now.
Has anyone added a swing-away tire rack on the rear of their Ruger trailer? If not, where do you put your spare?
Has anyone added a swing-away tire rack on the rear of their Ruger trailer? If not, where do you put your spare?
T-Rey1
Adventurer
I changed the 5 lug hubs to 6 lug and got rims to match my truck
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lost-adventurer
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That looks great...the 5x5 lug pattern is the same as my JK. No changes necessary. :victory:
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lost-adventurer
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Change of plans..
After a day of research, my plan is to put the same 37x12.5x17 (with matching wheels) on the Ruger. Although the cost is about the same for either option, I will only need one spare for the entire rig.
Has anyone ran 37's on a Ruger? I will attempt a test fit this weekend after lifting the tub.
After a day of research, my plan is to put the same 37x12.5x17 (with matching wheels) on the Ruger. Although the cost is about the same for either option, I will only need one spare for the entire rig.
Has anyone ran 37's on a Ruger? I will attempt a test fit this weekend after lifting the tub.
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lost-adventurer
Lost and loving it...
Wheels on...
After a lot of measurements and discussions, we determined the safe option was 33's.
Now it's off to paint and decide on a spare tire carrier.
Please show pics of your spare tire set-up.
After a lot of measurements and discussions, we determined the safe option was 33's.
Now it's off to paint and decide on a spare tire carrier.
Please show pics of your spare tire set-up.
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Trailerguy
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Could you plz post pics of your RotoPax water carriers and how you mounted them. Any other changes the guys would like to see. Thanks
lost-adventurer
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Hi Lost-Adventurer.....how long have you had your Ruger trailer for? Reason I ask is I'm curious to the length of time before the powder coating on the frame started to rust? Were the Roto Pax water can mounts & propane tank a factory install or was it a DIY? If so can you provide more details. Nice trailer by the way. Really like the Ruger trailer design and seems like a excellent value.
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Overland Hadley
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Good eye Runt, I am wondering the same thing. I hate rust so much!
lost-adventurer
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If there is a weak spot on my Ruger trailer it's rust. My trailer is stored in a garage. The entire trailer is about to go in for paint or a Line-X protective coating in black. The trailer is 3 years old, it began rusting in year two. It should not be rusting.
The rotopax and propane tank are DIY with OEM mounts. The propane tank mount is from Overland Trailers http://store.adventuretrailers.com/products/5-lb.-Propane-Cylinder-Bracket..html
My next project is a tongue box to hold my ARB fridge and Arkpak battery pack. It will have a door on each side with a slide for each. I'm hoping to get the tongue box before the Overland Expo.
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Hmmmm.....was this trailer made before they started zinc priming there powder coating process I wonder? However the rust looks like its from rock chips which would happen on those points of impact no matter what. Big tires love to throw rocks. Any way they are nice trailers.....your nose box is a great idea!
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