My m416 refurb and build

[ntsaint]

Fab shop is doing that too. Plate on top and bottom.

 

[BMThiker]

Nice progress Andy!

 

[Brentbba]

Looking good.

 

[ntsaint]

Floor is in. Also finished the support plate where the new drawbar meets the old frame rails.

 

[ntsaint]

Lots of progress this weekend. Finished the frame, mounted the jack, installed shocks, wired led lights, and mounted the tub. Still a long ways to go but I can see the end of the tunnel.

 

[77TLCFJ40]

Great work Andy!

You putting the RTT on it?

 

[ntsaint]

Great work Andy!

You putting the RTT on it?

Yup. Gotta fab up some sort of elevated rack for it next.

 

[ntsaint]

Frame for the tent rack is on. Still have some more bracing and crossbars to put in. Happy so far tho.

 

[ntsaint]

Rotopax mount is done.

 

[ntsaint]

Elevated rack is done.

 

[ntsaint]

Frame, fenders and rack are 100% done and waiting.

Tub painting in progress. Black Berliner inside and under. White enamel on tub exterior. This is just white primer.

 

[ntsaint]

And done.

 

[77TLCFJ40]

Very nice Andy!

 

[cme4lyt]

Great build ! Make sure you pat yourself on the back, that came out sweet....

 

[77TLCFJ40]

Andy,

What are the details on your tires? Still running tubes?

 

[ntsaint]

Andy,

What are the details on your tires? Still running tubes?

I am running tubeless. Falken Wild Peak A/T3W in LT 235/85/16

Very happy so far.

 

[mep1811]

I would suggest this as the trailer jack.It really makes a difference rolling the trailer on all sorts of terrain.

TJWK10 --- Croft Pneumatic Wheel Kit

 

[mep1811]

I would also suggest changing out the wheels for Jeep wheels . This will allow you to use tires better suited for off-road use. The tires that fit the 16"rims are LT tires for a 3/4 ton or one ton truck .

These HD tires will not flex when aired down causing the trailer tires to bounce into the air off-road. With Jeep wheel you can fit an off-road tire load range "C" that will air-down and flex offroad. I use one of the 16 wheel/tires as a spare .

 

[BMThiker]

I would suggest this as the trailer jack.It really makes a difference rolling the trailer on all sorts of terrain.

TJWK10 --- Croft Pneumatic Wheel Kit

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These 416's are so maneuverable by hand, even when moderately loaded that a wheeled jack stand is overkill. Of course, YMMV

 

[mep1811]

These 416's are so maneuverable by hand, even when moderately loaded that a wheeled jack stand is overkill. Of course, YMMV

Of course ,empty on a flat paved surface . Loaded and not in a driveway is a different story.