24HOURSOFNEVADA
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Your trailer is in amazing condition for it's age. It looks great.
Willman's Bantam BT3-C Expedition Trailer Buildup
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Willman
Active member
New Axle
Got an new axle with elec. brakes.......
Wired wheeled the leaf springs and gave them a fresh coat of paint.
Installing the new brakes...
Here she is!!! I found a used set of BF AT's in a 285 for a temporary fix on 16x8 Wheelers black steelies ( type B) to match the truck......going to 255's in the future.
The tires stuck out about 2".....Down the road...the 255's will help with that. I have about 2 1/2" in the fender at the bottom.
Still lots to do.....
Got an new axle with elec. brakes.......
Wired wheeled the leaf springs and gave them a fresh coat of paint.
Installing the new brakes...
Here she is!!! I found a used set of BF AT's in a 285 for a temporary fix on 16x8 Wheelers black steelies ( type B) to match the truck......going to 255's in the future.
The tires stuck out about 2".....Down the road...the 255's will help with that. I have about 2 1/2" in the fender at the bottom.
Still lots to do.....
- Rewire trailer for brakes
- Wire tow rig w/ brake controller
- bath!
- Lid for the RTT
- and the list goes on....
Desertdude
Expedition Leader
Clean machine. Your thoughts on extending the fenders?
Willman
Active member
Desertdude said:
I wish i had your type of fenders......
I thinking if taking a piece of black rubber to extend them out.
Something like this:
http://www.jcwhitney.com/autoparts/...08750/p-2008750/N-111+10201+600013135/c-10101
Any other ideas?
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Desertdude
Expedition Leader
Willman said:
Nice idea with the rubber...
I just finished the new custom hitch and fender widening on my second M101 - we took 1/8 X 4" steel extending the fenders from the tub outward - a bit easier on the M101 due to the angle bends (not round) I needed to go 3" to cover the tires.
Willman
Active member
Heres a good deal:
http://www.quadratec.com/products/92510_400.htm
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Something like this....or new custom fenders!
Willman
Active member
Desertdude said:
Right on DD....
Any pictures of the install???
I thought about doing that.......We have a metal roller in our Blacksmiths shop that would do the trick to get that material round to fit the fender......Rubber seems easyer and will give the Toyota flare look just like the tow rig.....Going for the matching look i guess...
blupaddler
Conspirator
Nic, looks really good!
Is that your shop in the background? Some nice metal work in there! :clapsmile :clapsmile :clapsmile
Oh, and DDude you need lighten your load and get rid of that second trailer.
Is that your shop in the background? Some nice metal work in there! :clapsmile :clapsmile :clapsmile
Oh, and DDude you need lighten your load and get rid of that second trailer.
computeruser
Explorer
Lookin' good! I continue to be envious, and may have to finally do something about that envy in 2008.
Do you happen to know (or could you measure) the width of the trailer at its widest point with stock tires? I'm assuming that the fender is wider than the hub, from the pictures and from samples I've seen. Since I'm super tight on driveway and garage space, I'd love to be able to park one inside of my regular utility trailer.
And for those who are in the know, is there any material difference in terms of overall width between the Bantam, M416, and M101 trailers?
Do you happen to know (or could you measure) the width of the trailer at its widest point with stock tires? I'm assuming that the fender is wider than the hub, from the pictures and from samples I've seen. Since I'm super tight on driveway and garage space, I'd love to be able to park one inside of my regular utility trailer.
And for those who are in the know, is there any material difference in terms of overall width between the Bantam, M416, and M101 trailers?
Desertdude
Expedition Leader
M101 size drawing (under frame size) the custom tongue is an additional 38.5 inches (approx.) out from the bottom tub edge.
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Actual outside dimensions - 48" X 73" tub - wheels & fenders 8" (each) Total width 64" (outside wheel to wheel) Length including tongue 111.5 "
Total footprint dimensions - 64" X 111.5"
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Actual outside dimensions - 48" X 73" tub - wheels & fenders 8" (each) Total width 64" (outside wheel to wheel) Length including tongue 111.5 "
Total footprint dimensions - 64" X 111.5"
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Desertdude
Expedition Leader
Willman said:
R U talkin to me? :shakin:
I'll go snap a few right now...Be right back :REOutArchery02: