FJ 40 Trailer Body Idea

ehsankiani

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• Sep 18, 2007

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Hello there
There was a suggestion in one of the threads that it would be nice to have a trailer that is a replical of the 40 rear 1/2 tub. I am working on a prototype. What do you think about the idea?
Thank you for the input.
Ehsan

 

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With the shortage of rust free tubs here, I think it is crime to use a perfectly good one for a trailer.

 

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SouthBostonFJ said:

With the shortage of rust free tubs here, I think it is crime to use a perfectly good one for a trailer.

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It doesn't have to be a tub to look like one.

 

ehsankiani

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SouthBostonFJ said:

With the shortage of rust free tubs here, I think it is crime to use a perfectly good one for a trailer.

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We are working to cover the shortage.
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• Sep 18, 2007

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Yep, you could just buy some CCOT Fenders, and Build a nice frame from Scratch..

I think an Early Minitruck Bed with the hooks would be even cooler!

 

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Any pics that anyone has would be nice?
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we have thought about the same thing but like they said it would be a shame to cut one up for a trailer when folks are in need

 

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SouthBostonFJ said:

With the shortage of rust free tubs here, I think it is crime to use a perfectly good one for a trailer.

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Yeah, now I even feel bad that I told Mark Algazy to mount one over the front door of his shop as a front porch cover?????

 

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Already have one! Needs tires tho.

 

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jagota said:

Already have one! Needs tires tho.

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Very nice. Any picture from the rear of the trailer?
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Rear view.

 

ehsankiani

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jagota said:

Rear view.

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Very nice indeed. Did you make that yourself or buy it? How much did you pay for it?
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meh, it's probably all rust under the diamond plate

 

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The trailer on cruiser outfitters is the coolest trailer for a 40 I have ever seen.

 

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Here is the one I saved. Kurt from Cruiser Outfitters I believe.

 

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I think its a cool idea what would you use for the axel

 

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yotanut said:

Here is the one I saved. Kurt from Cruiser Outfitters I believe.

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Yup...BadAZZ!

 

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landcrusher910 said:

I think its a cool idea what would you use for the axel

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Miss read the post...My bad
There are lost of trailer supply shops that sell all sorts of axle option, From leaf's to torsion Do a quick search under Wildyoats he built a home made trailer

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Found the link
http://www.wildyoats.com/off_road_trailer_build.htm
Good luck

 

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• Sep 18, 2007

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There is this place in Oregon that builds them also - http://www.tentrax.com/index.html. No affiliation, but it looks like they build a good product. They should for the price they are charging . Maybe the website will give you a few ideas. It is a cool idea, and if I had the money I would definitely buy one.

 

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You all need to check out the trailer section here on Mud. There are guys building trailers from scratch and ones rebuiding military surplus trailers. So, check it out!