Started building after months of researching - Page 2

camcruiser13 · 06-02-08, 11:22 PM

nice build up. geez i need a trailer

pint · 06-03-08, 09:43 AM

Nice work! Cool trailer!

spressomon · 06-04-08, 11:22 AM

Another interesting trailer build thread! Great job!

STB Power Systems · 06-04-08, 02:41 PM

Thanks guys, cann't wait to get back home and work on the trailers. Plan is to push forward with one of the trailers to get it to a usable state then. Then once we are happy with the performance and setup we will complete the second trailer and make any required modifications to the first one.

But for now here is the couple photos I have to add to this thread, one of my new Hannibal roof top tent, set the tent up on the garage floor just to check it out. The second is of my current set up, not very good for the trails but sure tows nice behind the cruiser on the highway.

Loaded up and ready to head to Alabama for the 2007 Southern Cruiser Crawl. Late sixties Boler 13' camper behind my 1989 BJ74.

spressomon · 06-04-08, 05:31 PM

I'm liking the looks of your BJ74!!!

Greg1190 · 06-05-08, 12:02 PM

That's not fair..........you guys have skills! I see the potential side business. Who knows maybe a future retirement plan. Good work guys. Keep it up and post more pics.

TheGillz · 06-26-08, 02:50 PM

Updates, we need updates.

REZARF · 06-26-08, 11:43 PM

x2

STB Power Systems · 07-02-08, 02:36 PM

Hey Guys,

Been slow going, due to the fact that the weather has been so nice my last two shifts home that I got side tracked, riding the motorcycle. Hope to get some time in next week when I get home. I did start mocking up the top mounts for the air bags.

REZARF · 07-25-08, 10:50 PM

Bump

LCOwner · 08-01-08, 07:58 AM

Are you going to use a constant source of air for the bags or just fill with a schrader valve to desired height?

62FJ40 · 08-07-08, 11:19 PM

That is going to be an awsome trailer, What did it cost t have all the bends done?

Splittilps · 08-12-08, 04:17 PM

Any more progress?

STB Power Systems · 08-12-08, 08:09 PM

Hey guys, well i finally got out to the garage for a couple of days and made some progress on the trailer. I will be posting some pictures tomorrow, have to upload them.

titanpat57 · 08-12-08, 08:13 PM

Hurry up dammit..the suspense is killing me!!

STB Power Systems · 08-13-08, 11:54 AM

Okay here they are, got a couple days in the shop to work on the trailer. Did some more welding on the frame, added the upper air bag mounts, and built the tongue.

STB Power Systems · 08-13-08, 11:58 AM

And a few more with air.

Started to add the tail lights, run out of time back to work

STB Power Systems · 08-13-08, 12:03 PM

Wanted to take it out for a road test, but the weather was not cooperating (raining). So some action pictures to come in a couple weeks, when i get back home.

alia176 · 08-14-08, 08:25 AM

No shocks planned?

STB Power Systems · 08-14-08, 08:36 AM

I will be installing shocks, just had to get the bags in and working so i can check the suspension travel.

The Dude · 08-17-08, 01:28 PM

Great looking trailer. Did you find the Lock and Roll hitch locall? I haven't been able to find one here in Saskatoon...

NAEP3 · 08-17-08, 05:24 PM

Awesome build. I wish I had the means to build something like this.

~C

STB Power Systems · 08-18-08, 07:45 AM

I bought the lock and roll hitch from Adventure Trailers, great communication and was shipped quickly. I had the hitch in a few days. Or another option could be to go direct Lock N' Roll Trailer Hitches

Scott

NAEP3 · 08-19-08, 08:23 PM

I need to learn to weld so I can make my own trailer.

~C

STB Power Systems · 08-20-08, 01:17 PM

I have a couple good friends who are welders, that help out and assist. I am alright with the the heavier material like the frame and the suspension. When it came time to weld the seams on the 14 guage box i had on of my friends come out and weld it for me. I was in charge of the grinder, ended up with much better welds then i could do myself.

Scott

73fj · 08-20-08, 04:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NAEP3

I need to learn to weld so I can make my own trailer.

~C

Practice, practice, practice. Everybody is a booger welder when they first learn.

NAEP3 · 08-22-08, 07:34 PM

I could just buy one, but the satifaction of building is better.

~C

titanpat57 · 08-22-08, 08:51 PM

Very nicely done..the suspension is fantastic. Keep up the good work and the pix and updates coming please.

73fj · 08-23-08, 10:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NAEP3

I could just buy one, but the satifaction of building is better.

~C

I could not agree more. I will be starting my aluminum tubbed trailer this week. ( Hijack over )

STB Power Systems · 08-29-08, 06:02 PM

I've got updates,

06-02-08, 11:22 PM	#31
camcruiser13 Me and my Big Wheel Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: in the garage after dark in UT Posts: 5,042	nice build up. geez i need a trailer __________________ cc ------------- 76' fj40 camcrusier13 build threads the following are links, just click, go on try it Traction Bar Sliders Ram Assist Bumper Poison Spider Style Shackle Reversal Half Doors if your doing it im sure ive done it, need help just ask.......

06-03-08, 09:43 AM	#32
pint IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Parker, CO TLCA# 17493 Posts: 1,059	Nice work! Cool trailer! __________________ 2000 UZJ100, OME 865, OME T-bars, Slee Diff Drop, Slee SliderSteps, TJM T3, PowerStop Cross Drilled & Slotted Rotors, 295 Terra Grapplers M101 Trailer - Sold 1993 Bontrager Race Lite MTB

06-04-08, 11:22 AM	#33
spressomon IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Reno Posts: 4,817	Another interesting trailer build thread! Great job! __________________ Modded '99 for overlanding/exploring: 35's, 4.88's, AO drawers, Slee rr, TJM fr, ARB fr locker, ear candy, Waeco CF-50, PowerGate with 2nd battery, home brew sliders & t-case skid plate, 9.5XP/X-line, LF 170's, OEM 864's, Foxes x 4, 12mm BL, Carl's UCAs, ... KE7NCM

06-04-08, 05:31 PM	#35
spressomon IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Reno Posts: 4,817	I'm liking the looks of your BJ74!!! __________________ Modded '99 for overlanding/exploring: 35's, 4.88's, AO drawers, Slee rr, TJM fr, ARB fr locker, ear candy, Waeco CF-50, PowerGate with 2nd battery, home brew sliders & t-case skid plate, 9.5XP/X-line, LF 170's, OEM 864's, Foxes x 4, 12mm BL, Carl's UCAs, ... KE7NCM

06-26-08, 11:43 PM	#38
REZARF IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Louisville, CO TLCA# 13041 Posts: 2,812	x2 __________________ Drew F. Rising Sun 4x4 Club 76 FJ40, 85 fj60 Engine and Ignition, 35" MTR's, Warn 8074, 4" of lift TPI, snorkeled, racked, Mini-truck P/S... and sometimes running. Friends don't let friends drive Thornbirds... My camping trailer build up thread.

06-04-08, 02:41 PM	#34
STB Power Systems IH8MUD Rookie Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Wetaskiwin, AB, Canada TLCA# 17501 Posts: 36	Thanks guys, cann't wait to get back home and work on the trailers. Plan is to push forward with one of the trailers to get it to a usable state then. Then once we are happy with the performance and setup we will complete the second trailer and make any required modifications to the first one. But for now here is the couple photos I have to add to this thread, one of my new Hannibal roof top tent, set the tent up on the garage floor just to check it out. The second is of my current set up, not very good for the trails but sure tows nice behind the cruiser on the highway. Loaded up and ready to head to Alabama for the 2007 Southern Cruiser Crawl. Late sixties Boler 13' camper behind my 1989 BJ74.

06-05-08, 12:02 PM	#36
Greg1190 IH8MUD Junior Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Pico Rivera Posts: 80	That's not fair..........you guys have skills! I see the potential side business. Who knows maybe a future retirement plan. Good work guys. Keep it up and post more pics.

06-26-08, 02:50 PM	#37
TheGillz IH8MUD Junior Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Boise, ID Posts: 82	Updates, we need updates.

07-02-08, 02:36 PM	#39
STB Power Systems IH8MUD Rookie Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Wetaskiwin, AB, Canada TLCA# 17501 Posts: 36	Hey Guys, Been slow going, due to the fact that the weather has been so nice my last two shifts home that I got side tracked, riding the motorcycle. Hope to get some time in next week when I get home. I did start mocking up the top mounts for the air bags.

07-25-08, 10:50 PM	#40
REZARF IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Louisville, CO TLCA# 13041 Posts: 2,812	Bump __________________ Drew F. Rising Sun 4x4 Club 76 FJ40, 85 fj60 Engine and Ignition, 35" MTR's, Warn 8074, 4" of lift TPI, snorkeled, racked, Mini-truck P/S... and sometimes running. Friends don't let friends drive Thornbirds... My camping trailer build up thread.

08-01-08, 07:58 AM	#41
LCOwner Hudson's Dad Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Madera, CA Posts: 509	Are you going to use a constant source of air for the bags or just fill with a schrader valve to desired height? __________________ If you’re not part of an organized volunteer group working on the trails, YOU are the problem.

08-07-08, 11:19 PM	#42
62FJ40 IH8MUD Rookie Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 73	That is going to be an awsome trailer, What did it cost t have all the bends done? __________________ '76 SBC, PS, SR '69 factory soft top '62 basket case

08-12-08, 04:17 PM	#43
Splittilps IH8MUD Rookie Join Date: May 2008 Location: Saskatoon Posts: 9	Any more progress?

08-12-08, 08:09 PM	#44
STB Power Systems IH8MUD Rookie Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Wetaskiwin, AB, Canada TLCA# 17501 Posts: 36	Hey guys, well i finally got out to the garage for a couple of days and made some progress on the trailer. I will be posting some pictures tomorrow, have to upload them.

08-12-08, 08:13 PM	#45
titanpat57 IH8MUD Junior Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Beacon NY Posts: 85	Hurry up dammit..the suspense is killing me!! __________________ Fat, Drunk and Stupid is no way to go through life Son....

08-14-08, 08:25 AM	#49
alia176 IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Tijeras, NM TLCA# 15941 Posts: 3,337 Blog Entries: 1	No shocks planned? __________________ TLCA # 15941 KE5LED Currently working PA

08-17-08, 01:28 PM	#51
The Dude IH8MUD Addict Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Saskatoon, SK TLCA# 8113 Posts: 895	Great looking trailer. Did you find the Lock and Roll hitch locall? I haven't been able to find one here in Saskatoon... __________________ Brad T 88 HJ61 "Marmaduke " 12H-T, A440, extreme valve body, PI, cable lockers, PTO winch, SOA, 2" body lift, FF, ARP studs, Longfields, 5.29s, 38x14.5R16 Toyo MTs... 78 BJ 40/42/60

08-19-08, 08:23 PM	#54
NAEP3 IH8MUD Rookie Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 3	I need to learn to weld so I can make my own trailer. ~C __________________ 2004 Land Rover Discovery G4 ~RTE 2" ~265/75/16 Cooper STT ~Hannibal Rack

08-13-08, 11:54 AM	#46
STB Power Systems IH8MUD Rookie Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Wetaskiwin, AB, Canada TLCA# 17501 Posts: 36	Okay here they are, got a couple days in the shop to work on the trailer. Did some more welding on the frame, added the upper air bag mounts, and built the tongue.

08-13-08, 11:58 AM	#47
STB Power Systems IH8MUD Rookie Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Wetaskiwin, AB, Canada TLCA# 17501 Posts: 36	And a few more with air. Started to add the tail lights, run out of time back to work

08-13-08, 12:03 PM	#48
STB Power Systems IH8MUD Rookie Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Wetaskiwin, AB, Canada TLCA# 17501 Posts: 36	Wanted to take it out for a road test, but the weather was not cooperating (raining). So some action pictures to come in a couple weeks, when i get back home.

08-14-08, 08:36 AM	#50
STB Power Systems IH8MUD Rookie Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Wetaskiwin, AB, Canada TLCA# 17501 Posts: 36	I will be installing shocks, just had to get the bags in and working so i can check the suspension travel.

08-17-08, 05:24 PM	#52
NAEP3 IH8MUD Rookie Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 3	Awesome build. I wish I had the means to build something like this. ~C

08-18-08, 07:45 AM	#53
STB Power Systems IH8MUD Rookie Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Wetaskiwin, AB, Canada TLCA# 17501 Posts: 36	I bought the lock and roll hitch from Adventure Trailers, great communication and was shipped quickly. I had the hitch in a few days. Or another option could be to go direct Lock N' Roll Trailer Hitches Scott

08-20-08, 01:17 PM	#55
STB Power Systems IH8MUD Rookie Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Wetaskiwin, AB, Canada TLCA# 17501 Posts: 36	I have a couple good friends who are welders, that help out and assist. I am alright with the the heavier material like the frame and the suspension. When it came time to weld the seams on the 14 guage box i had on of my friends come out and weld it for me. I was in charge of the grinder, ended up with much better welds then i could do myself. Scott

08-22-08, 07:34 PM	#57
NAEP3 IH8MUD Rookie Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 3	I could just buy one, but the satifaction of building is better. ~C __________________ 2004 Land Rover Discovery G4 ~RTE 2" ~265/75/16 Cooper STT ~Hannibal Rack

08-22-08, 08:51 PM	#58
titanpat57 IH8MUD Junior Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Beacon NY Posts: 85	Very nicely done..the suspension is fantastic. Keep up the good work and the pix and updates coming please. __________________ Fat, Drunk and Stupid is no way to go through life Son....

08-29-08, 06:02 PM	#60
STB Power Systems IH8MUD Rookie Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Wetaskiwin, AB, Canada TLCA# 17501 Posts: 36	I've got updates,