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Old 08-04-07, 09:57 PM   #65
REZARF
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After all that work these past few days I couldn't help but put it up on the newly made chassis (though not done yet).

I wheeled my 3,500# axle under the frame and clamped it into place just to see how high my frame height is and to double check fitment of the spring and shackle hangers. They are still loose so I need to burn them in once I get the drawarm finished, as well as, weld in the spring purches.

I was pleasently suprised to find out I am within just about an inch of where I need to be in terms of height, and making the trailer level with the rig. This is one reason I will wait to weld up the axle, so I can see where the drawarm/hitch height ends up being. Then I will space the springs down from the frame the ~1" or so I need. The other reason to wait is it will be MUCH easier to get the drawarm level and square if I can flip it from one side to another without the spring hangers on the frame.
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