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Weld on spring perches aren't that much $$, and the welding shouldn't be too expensive if you can't do it or know someone in need of a six-pack. the bigger concern is how high would that take it and is that too high?
Matt's Toyota Truck Bed Trailer
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If you did a spring over it would net you the diameter of the axle in height.
roughly 4" i would ditch the heavy axle and go with a 6 lug trailer axle that you order.
it would net the same lift or a little less, give you a mnatching bolt pattern to the tow vehicle
and drop weight.
roughly 4" i would ditch the heavy axle and go with a 6 lug trailer axle that you order.
it would net the same lift or a little less, give you a mnatching bolt pattern to the tow vehicle
and drop weight.
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Ok i give in. Anyone in Atlanta up for helping me out w welding on a couple of spring perches?
I just got back from camping in the Chattahoochee National Forest. I snagged my hitch and bent my tongue winch. Also snagged the license plate while grading a hill with the rear of the trailer :0)
This thing worked awesome though. Just tossed in a bunch of firewood, gear was in bins. Very smooth on forest service roads and trails. No beers exploded. Excellent camping was had.
I just got back from camping in the Chattahoochee National Forest. I snagged my hitch and bent my tongue winch. Also snagged the license plate while grading a hill with the rear of the trailer :0)
This thing worked awesome though. Just tossed in a bunch of firewood, gear was in bins. Very smooth on forest service roads and trails. No beers exploded. Excellent camping was had.
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Finally got my Kayak. I mounted my Thule bars directly to the bed rails using Yakima Snap-Arounds. I need to make some better hull supports, but my ghetto pool noodle rigs support everything just fine for now.The bars are almost 7' apart - which supports the 14' kayak well, but I'll need another crossbar or two to mount my Thule space case and my kids' 8' kayak. Will also set up a way to hang fishing rods and paddles under the crossbars.
I think I'm going to skip the springover. The boat is at a good height for storing it and being able to work on it. As for clearance, I pushed it pretty hard on my camping trip where the jack got bent. I've found a jack that has a few inches more clearance and that will make all the difference I need.
Also - note I painted the wheels and ditched the Jeep plastic centers. Paint is Rustoleum Metallic dark grey. They came out really well. May be time to go Duplicolor Graphite on my 100....
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Update: This thing has been serving me very well. Camping rig. Beach Trip Rig. Hauled up to 4 kayaks. Countless Home Depot Trips & Dump Runs too.
Very nice!
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Another for sale in Atlanta if anyone's interested:
http://atlanta.craigslist.org/sat/pts/4062488145.html
http://atlanta.craigslist.org/sat/pts/4062488145.html
These are great trailers. Great reuse of a Toyota truck. I am working on a trailer using a new FJ43 tub. I have thread on here. I am doing a storage box on the tongue too similar to the contractor box. Using six bolt hubs. Those are 265/75/16 tires.
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I am considering selling my trailer. Still in great shape. I have added home made lift shackles for a little bit of lift. PM me if interested.
