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05-11-08, 03:33 PM
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IH8MUD Rookie
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Wetaskiwin, AB, Canada
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Started building after months of researching
Looks like everyone else is building trailers, I have been looking at this site for months doing research, so much great information. Checked out some used military trailer, could not find one worth the asking price.
Have also been checking out all the different web sites dealing with expedition trailers, love the Adventure trailers "Chaser" looks the best suited to my needs. Only problems are shipping and price. Now that I've started building and gathering parts, if Adventure trailers were a local for me, I would just buy one. So the plans is to build two trailers like the Chaser, a friend wants one as well. Hopefully I can get photos to post. Scott |
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05-11-08, 03:52 PM
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IH8MUD Rookie
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Wetaskiwin, AB, Canada
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Here are a few more photos thanks the thread on independant suspension. Going to be riding on Slam Specialties RE-6 air bags, 3500lbs axles from Standen's with the electric brakes and 6 bolt patern to match the Cruiser, Hub Shells and bushing came for the suspension from "LT" at Metal Tech (which means that while I was getting them I also ordered Hyperjoints for the next cruiser project).
In the photos we got the first frame assembled, then used it as jig for the second frame, both frames still welded together. Okay have to figure out how to post more photos. Scott |
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05-11-08, 04:45 PM
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IH8MUD Rookie
Join Date: Apr 2008
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Very nice start to the trailers. I love the pictures and can't wait to see some more. I'm especially interested in watching the suspension come together. Keep up the good work. It's cool to see another fellow Albertan on this site. I'm originally from Cardston but now reside in Idaho. I should be back up North for the Memorial Day weekend.
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05-11-08, 05:20 PM
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IH8MUD Lifer
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Nashville, TN
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looks like a good start, you might want to host your pics on another site and link them on your post.
good luck __________________ 91 FJ80 318k, spare tire mod, custom roof rack----SOLD 98 4runner 136k 98 Avalon 138k |
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05-11-08, 11:08 PM
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IH8MUD Rookie
Join Date: Apr 2008
Posts: 15
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For posting pictures I love Photobucket. Very user friendly and FREE.
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05-12-08, 04:42 PM
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IH8MUD Rookie
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Wetaskiwin, AB, Canada
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Okay let's see if I got it right, I just set up a Photo Bucket account I think this is the link, to my trailer build up photos.
STBPowerSystems - Photobucket - Video and Image Hosting If not I will try again. Scott |
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05-13-08, 02:32 AM
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IH8MUD Rookie
Join Date: Apr 2008
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The link for Photobucket works great. You've got a lot done and the independent suspension links are looking great.
If you want the pictures to show up in your post just copy and past the IMG Code from below the picture into your post. Here are a couple picture to tease the other guys into looking at your handy work. Mike   |
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05-13-08, 07:52 PM
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IH8MUD Lifer
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: the valley, yeah that one
Posts: 1,305
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Sweet idea on the independent suspension -hopefully it works out, then I can copy it
 __________________ 1987 fj60, stuff, and some other stuff. i call her "tootsie roll"- http://forum.ih8mud.com/showthread.p...t=tootsie+roll defender of the good, mo-fessional drunk, total art-fag, and all around nice guy... |
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05-14-08, 03:45 PM
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Always wrenchin
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Way too cool man!
 Hey are those old Lonkar coveralls your wearin?__________________ I ain't gonna hit ya..........ahhh the hell I ain't! - John Wayne I have a RED cruiser fetish. Support our Troop's. Journeyman Sheet Metal Worker. Sometimes I drink beer and surf mud.................at the same time! Then I can't remember what I posted 
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05-16-08, 10:12 AM
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IH8MUD Lifer
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Nashville, TN
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thats a lot of progress in just a couple days, looks good
__________________ 91 FJ80 318k, spare tire mod, custom roof rack----SOLD 98 4runner 136k 98 Avalon 138k |
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05-16-08, 10:14 AM
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IH8MUD Lifer
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Nashville, TN
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any drawing of what you are wanting it to look like?
__________________ 91 FJ80 318k, spare tire mod, custom roof rack----SOLD 98 4runner 136k 98 Avalon 138k |
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05-18-08, 10:07 PM
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sweet trailer design. keep the pics coming so we all can copy it one day.. cheers chappy
__________________ - Iam home now from the SUCK !!!!!!! VJ60 700R4 33's 203 doubler, ARB's 4.56, OME and just a awesome truck!!!!!!!!!! GOD ASKED FOR 10 DAYS TO CREATE EARTH, CHUCK NORRIS GAVE HIM 7.. |
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05-20-08, 11:37 PM
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IH8MUD Rookie
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Wetaskiwin, AB, Canada
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Got some more work done this weekend added some progress photos to the photo bucket link. I will try to copy some of the images here.
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05-20-08, 11:48 PM
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IH8MUD Rookie
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Wetaskiwin, AB, Canada
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Starting the tailgate and built the second box. Everything is tack together, so I will be spending time on the welder getting all the seams welded up. Also need to weld up some brakets to mount the AirBags to the frame.
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05-21-08, 01:10 AM
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Always wrenchin
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That project is OUTSTANDING!
 __________________ I ain't gonna hit ya..........ahhh the hell I ain't! - John Wayne I have a RED cruiser fetish. Support our Troop's. Journeyman Sheet Metal Worker. Sometimes I drink beer and surf mud.................at the same time! Then I can't remember what I posted
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05-21-08, 07:54 AM
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IH8MUD Lifer
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Nashville, TN
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some work done? that looks like a lot of work done. great job
__________________ 91 FJ80 318k, spare tire mod, custom roof rack----SOLD 98 4runner 136k 98 Avalon 138k |
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05-21-08, 07:56 AM
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IH8MUD Lifer
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Nashville, TN
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what gauge metal for the tub?
__________________ 91 FJ80 318k, spare tire mod, custom roof rack----SOLD 98 4runner 136k 98 Avalon 138k |
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05-21-08, 10:35 AM
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IH8MUD Lifer
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: the valley, yeah that one
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Holy light-speed batman!!!!
 You're moving VERY quickly and it's looking great! __________________ 1987 fj60, stuff, and some other stuff. i call her "tootsie roll"- http://forum.ih8mud.com/showthread.p...t=tootsie+roll defender of the good, mo-fessional drunk, total art-fag, and all around nice guy... |
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05-21-08, 03:16 PM
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IH8MUD Lifer
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Do you have a brake that big or are you out sourcing your bends? Looks awesome, and light!
__________________ 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. |
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05-21-08, 03:35 PM
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IH8MUD Rookie
Join Date: Aug 2007
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Used 14 gauge hot rolled for the box, and 2"x3"x1/8" tube for the frame |
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05-21-08, 03:39 PM
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05-21-08, 03:42 PM
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05-21-08, 05:49 PM
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IH8MUD Rookie
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Location: Medicine Hat, Alberta
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That is some good work my friend, should work awesome in the rough. cant wait to get on the road. ...Mike
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05-22-08, 10:09 AM
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05-22-08, 06:08 PM
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Wow, thats nice!! I can't wait to see how it comes out. How about those solid works files, it looks like there taking up space on your computer now. If you send them to me I will store them for you.
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05-22-08, 06:53 PM
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Keeping it Weird
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05-27-08, 10:23 PM
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IH8MUD Regular
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mmmm solidworks. I would take the files as well if they are being offered.
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05-28-08, 07:57 AM
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IH8MUD Rookie
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Wetaskiwin, AB, Canada
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Hey Guys,
Got a little side tracked, finally got the electrical inspection done on my garage so I now have my perminate service. Which meant I was able to start sheeting the inside of the shop. I did have a welder friend visit for an afternoon, he welded up most of the box seams for me, much quicker and cleaner than I could. |
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05-28-08, 08:27 AM
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IH8MUD Rookie
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Wetaskiwin, AB, Canada
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As for the solid work files I will go through it and post up some drawings in the |
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