Small Garage, Big Project

[Tom Foolery]

How much of a ride difference was there and did it add additional lift?

Actually it was a perfect fit Titanpat57, and no height change at all. I just measured the existing shock and looked at the extended length of the new ones and switch them out. I haven't taken a test ride on rocky terrain yet, but if is definitely a stiffer ride as well as adding more payload capacity.

Monroe Sensa-Trac Load Adjusting Shock Absorber






Use this link to go through all the differnt Sensa-Trac shocks and find the one that will fit your extended and collapsed length needs. LINK

# Collapsed Length (in.): 11.125
# Extended Length (in.): 18.000
# Shock Stroke (in.): 6.875
# Weight: 16.03 LB

 

[tom]

Great looking project, and superb craftsmanship. I have a hard time taking my eyes off your welds though. Their like perfect. What type of welder are you using?

Thanks for sharing and getting me some what off the hook. My wife thinks I'm too anal when I do projects, but when I showed her the pics of your project she thinks you got me beat!

Great job, Tom

 

[Tom Foolery]

I'm using a Millermatic 180 Auto Set. Believe me, if an idiot like me can build a trailer, then anyone can.

 

[womacje]

I'm using a Millermatic 180 Auto Set. Believe me, if an idiot like me can build a trailer, then anyone can.

Sadly, if you're an idiot, I'm not sure what that makes me! Great craftsmanship. That's how I see my designs in my head but when I go to bold them they never come out quite that nice...

Well done!

 

[murphy744]

Hey Tom, nice build.
I'm getting ready to lift my 2005 Aliner trailer. I see that you purchased the springs from Quadratrac. Where did you go for the axle, shackles, ect....?

 

[Tom Foolery]

I got the axle at Hendersons Wheel in Utah. And all the smaller suspension parts from Branes 4X4.

 

[RAZORBACK]

Awesome work

Awesome trailer Tom. I applaud you sir.

 

[Tom Foolery]

Thank you :ylsmoke:

 

[ethernectar]

I wanted to have some rear shackles on the trailer, but since I had the frame at this stage, I felt it would be best to make my own and mount them this way.

How did you cut nice square holes like that?

 

[The Adam Blaster]

You can accomplish the same thing with an angle grinder.
Drill the holes in the corners, then line up the grinder. The grinder is probably faster, but can bounce around a lot more depending on your skill level, so might not be as accurate.
But the grinder is the much superior method IMO because it makes a ton of sparks! :wings::victory:


EDIT: I forgot to mention great trailer build Tom! I'll likely be stealing many of your ideas for my build this year.

Quick question though, how tall is your main box?

 

[Tom Foolery]

Yep, the grinder would have been faster for sure. I guess I felt the jig saw would have been more accurate following the cut line without too much slop. Actually, I'm kicking myself for not taking the rear bumper steel to work and doing it with their plasma cutter before assembling the frame.

 

[The Adam Blaster]

Plasma cutter makes even more sparks! lolol

 

[ethernectar]

Thanks, inspirational build for sure.

Was there a reason – other than weight savings – that you used the expanded metal on the outer platforms?

Thanks,

Matt

 

[Tom Foolery]

No, I just liked the looks.

 

[LandyAndy]

Hi Tom,

What a superb build & trailer you have there... :victory:

My trailer build is still on the back burner until I finish building our house, other wise the wife will kill me.... but looking at your's I'm itching to get started.

I was going to make mine with airbaged trailing arms but after seeing your axle setup I'm now in two minds to just simpilfy & go that route. How does it tow & do you get much bounce ?

Cheers & keep the pictures coming,
Andy