Trailer for the wife

[Firehawkclone]

Extended tongue on our trailer. See build thread signature link below for more info.

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That's a clean setup. That plate from AT would save me some time, but can't seem to find it on thier site.

 

[GoldenTuna]

May I ask, where are you guys finding these trailers? I've been keeping an eye out on Craigslist, but that is not yielding any positive results.
Thanks in advance for your help.

 

[Mark Harley]

Craigslist, Ebay and Government Liquidations auctions also check on Steelsoldiers.com
But don't tell them you want to Expo it.

 

[toymaster]

Can the max coupler be ran all the time? Or do I need to build a reciever setup on the trailer to change out hitches?.

Yes and yes. I run mine 100% of the time on my expo trailer. The design is superior to a ball in every way especially when it comes to upward thrust forces. The design of the Max coupler requires a 2" receiver on the trailer tonge also.

 

[Firehawkclone]

Yes and yes. I run mine 100% of the time on my expo trailer. The design is superior to a ball in every way especially when it comes to upward thrust forces. The design of the Max coupler requires a 2" receiver on the trailer tonge also.

Thank you toymaster for the info. I knew in my mind it needed a 2" reciever on the trailer side, but I didn't type it. A by product of getting old. It a nice security option when leaving the trailer behind too.

 

[Firehawkclone]

I went by a trailer place and picked up 5/4.5 hubs cause I read this could be done. This will not work. The a typical hollow full floater spindle is to big for a normal 1 3/8-1 1/16 trailer bearings.

Are these the right springs for a BT3-C

 

[Firehawkclone]

This shouldn't make extending the tongue to hard at all. But I wanted to add a box on the front for battery's and maybe a future water pump. This will complicate the simple extention to almost 4' to clear my tire swing. That means a new a-frame tongue. Decisions

Edit: forgot picture

 

[Firehawkclone]

Is the longer front landing gear from a M101?

To much stuff to research.

 

[GoldenTuna]

Craigslist, Ebay and Government Liquidations auctions also check on Steelsoldiers.com
But don't tell them you want to Expo it.

Why wouldn't they want you to expo it? What should I tell them I'm planning to use it for?

 

[Chili]

Why wouldn't they want you to expo it? What should I tell them I'm planning to use it for?

I think he is suggesting steelsoldiers members don't want to see them modified and hacked up. They are more resto-oriented. IDK that, but I assume that is what he is saying.

 

[FredB]

Just get a new axle with the right hubs, easier than messing with the hubs, I think.

 

[Firehawkclone]

Just get a new axle with the right hubs, easier than messing with the hubs, I think.

I've been searching for days, and only found one reference to a 5-4.5 33x125 3.75 BS setup with measurements.

 

[Firehawkclone]

Picked up some steel for the tongue yesterday. The max coupler arrived also, and the kodiak tent. No work will be done today. I'm taking a few newbies up a local trail. Hopefully I can work on it tomorrow before I head back to work.

 

[VanIsle_Greg]

Kool trailer, great find.

 

[Firehawkclone]

Kool trailer, great find.

Thx buddy. Man you put a lot of work in to yours. I will not be doing a build like yours. The trailer would look nicer than the ZJ.