torsion axle and tires go on tommorrow

[goddi69]

this is just the begining. built from scratch by myself. 3inch tube frame on bottom, steel plate for the bottom 16 gauge steel for the sides. its going to be heavy but will hopefully last a lifetime with more mods to come.

 

[skersfan]

How much does the trailer weigh and what weight axle are you using? Timbren or Dexter/Alko

 

[goddi69]

probably about a thousand pounds, I got a 3500 pound dexter axle

 

[skersfan]

Way too much axle for the weight of the trailer. Unless you plan to carry 2500 pounds around in it. You maybe able to control the bounce with tire pressure.

 

[goddi69]

Yeh I planed to be able to carry just about anything with this trailer. The box is 62 inches wide by 80 inches long. I want to be able to haul 4 wheelers snow mobiles, loads of gravel and ply woood. as well as camping trips. cant wait to add on it to it as time allows. First big welding project, using a mig welder, I think it came out all right. next time might go a little narrower been quite the learning experience

 

[Mark Harley]

Great job! The trailer turned out well.
Please post some action shots.

 

[goddi69]

made its mayden voyage

 

[biskit]

Great build, have you any pics of the axle/suspension you used. I like the looks of your trailer.

 

[Mark Harley]

Nice stance with the jeep!
Great results.

 

[goddi69]

yeh heres a view of the under

 

[skersfan]

Is it a bolt system, mine normally come with a perch that I weld to the frame and then bolt to the perch. Looks like the perch gives you a good amount of clearance. 45 degree?

 

[goddi69]

yeh it is a bolt on system by dexter,. yeh I got it with a 3 inch bracket and it is 45 degrees it really gives it some good height, know I just need a lift on my jeep tomatch a little better
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Is it a bolt system, mine normally come with a perch that I weld to the frame and then bolt to the perch. Looks like the perch gives you a good amount of clearance. 45 degree?

 

[skersfan]

I still think you have over sprung the axle. These things can be extremely harsh. If it is, lower the air pressure as far as you can when pulling empty or with a light load.

 

[goddi69]

thanks for the advice