Sexied Up the Snowbear

gavman · 04-01-08, 06:25 PM

So are the mud-flaps legal or not?
Wondering what you stateside guys think?

TheGillz · 04-01-08, 08:33 PM

Useless without a top, but I don't see how they could be illegal.

KOWBOY · 04-01-08, 09:08 PM

Legal as hell in Elwood, TX ... but then again ... anythang is.

Generally speakin', I believe most law enforcement personnel would prefer to see fenders rather than mudflaps.

Brian in Oregon · 04-01-08, 09:15 PM

Not legal in Oregon. Have to have fenders unless there is a body above the tire.

Niner · 04-01-08, 09:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brian in Oregon

Not legal in Oregon. Have to have fenders unless there is a body above the tire.

I wonder how the Semi Tractors without a trailer get away with driving in Oregon?

Brian in Oregon · 04-02-08, 10:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Niner

I wonder how the Semi Tractors without a trailer get away with driving in Oregon?

Different rules for different classes of vehicles and trailers.

gavman · 04-02-08, 11:05 PM

How about this one, both it and mine are insured commercial, I use mine for my construction business...

Brian in Oregon · 04-02-08, 11:39 PM

Well, in Oregon, container trailers do not have to run fenders. Specific exemption. Mud flaps are required, though.

jasonmt · 04-03-08, 12:51 PM

The one problem I have seen on a few of the SnowBear trailers with the extendable tongue is that the welds on the front trailer/tongue bracket tend to crack. Might be something to look at on yours.

gavman · 04-03-08, 10:50 PM

Yup that happened already, 400 clicks and a ferry ride from home too

Still made the last ferry of the night and have since replaced it with some 3x3x3/16 wall tube

gavman · 04-03-08, 10:51 PM

Couple more

TJDIV · 04-07-08, 12:34 PM

totally custom.

JJS · 04-07-08, 12:46 PM

That's a bad ass trailer. Are those common/available in the US?

Rainy Day FZJ · 04-09-08, 06:57 PM

Yes, costco and home depot.

How much weight caused it to buckle? or was it the constant overloading.

I have one and worried about the same thing.

gavman · 04-09-08, 09:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rainy Day FZJ

Yes, costco and home depot.

How much weight caused it to buckle? or was it the constant overloading.

I have one and worried about the same thing.

Had way too much weight on there, But i agree it is a weak link on this trailer and if you use it allot I would recommend replacing it.
The front and rear door is removable on these trailers and is a very cool design in that it also doubles as a loading ramp.
Oh and it also tilts too...

04-01-08, 06:25 PM	#1
gavman IH8MUD Junior Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Vancouver Canada Posts: 128	Sexied Up the Snowbear So are the mud-flaps legal or not? Wondering what you stateside guys think? Attached Images

04-01-08, 09:08 PM	#3
KOWBOY Unwise One Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Elwood, TX TLCA# 1133 Posts: 3,102	Legal as hell in Elwood, TX ... but then again ... anythang is. Generally speakin', I believe most law enforcement personnel would prefer to see fenders rather than mudflaps. __________________ I'm the President of The White Trash of the Elwood Chapter and Proprietor of The 3X's Ranch and Retirement Home .... and you ain't. ......

04-01-08, 09:15 PM	#4
Brian in Oregon IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 1,181	Not legal in Oregon. Have to have fenders unless there is a body above the tire. __________________ 1971 FJ40 w/ Chevy 350, Mark's of Australia bellhousing kit, 1979 4-spd transmission & transfer case, 12.50x33x15 tires. Rust free, original paint, wheel wells not cut. http://objllc.com/USSA.htm

04-02-08, 11:05 PM	#7
gavman IH8MUD Junior Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Vancouver Canada Posts: 128	How about this one, both it and mine are insured commercial, I use mine for my construction business... Attached Images

04-02-08, 11:39 PM	#8
Brian in Oregon IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 1,181	Well, in Oregon, container trailers do not have to run fenders. Specific exemption. Mud flaps are required, though. __________________ 1971 FJ40 w/ Chevy 350, Mark's of Australia bellhousing kit, 1979 4-spd transmission & transfer case, 12.50x33x15 tires. Rust free, original paint, wheel wells not cut. http://objllc.com/USSA.htm

04-01-08, 08:33 PM	#2
TheGillz IH8MUD Junior Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Boise, ID Posts: 101	Useless without a top, but I don't see how they could be illegal.

04-03-08, 12:51 PM	#9
jasonmt IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Edmonton/ Fort Mac. Posts: 379	The one problem I have seen on a few of the SnowBear trailers with the extendable tongue is that the welds on the front trailer/tongue bracket tend to crack. Might be something to look at on yours.

04-03-08, 10:50 PM	#10
gavman IH8MUD Junior Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Vancouver Canada Posts: 128	Yup that happened already, 400 clicks and a ferry ride from home too Still made the last ferry of the night and have since replaced it with some 3x3x3/16 wall tube Attached Images

04-03-08, 10:51 PM	#11
gavman IH8MUD Junior Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Vancouver Canada Posts: 128	Couple more Attached Images

04-07-08, 12:34 PM	#12
TJDIV IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Upper Michigan Posts: 1,827 Blog Entries: 3	totally custom. __________________ Genetics Load the Gun, Lifestyle Pulls the Trigger. Classic Toyota My Crazy Dog Ride Squaw Valley What are you "sinking" about? My Pics Mac VS PC

04-07-08, 12:46 PM	#13
JJS IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 2,046	That's a bad ass trailer. Are those common/available in the US? __________________ Toyota still builds real Cruisers. They sell them overseas.

04-09-08, 06:57 PM	#14
Rainy Day FZJ IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Bainbridge Island Posts: 250	Yes, costco and home depot. How much weight caused it to buckle? or was it the constant overloading. I have one and worried about the same thing. __________________ 95 FZJ80 -sold 2004 Dodge 2500 Cummins tow rig 1997 BMW M3 sedan 2005 21' Rampage toy hauler to carry the Honda ATV's

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