Nice! Now that is a front axle. Realy dig the extended shock towers
ROTW: Marmaduke HJ61 (1 Viewer)
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full build .. my logical thought was the 80 series axles .. but never a diamond and 6 shooters and polys !
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To finish it off I regeared to 4.88 and went down a tire size to 37x13.5R17 toyo MTs on a set of Trail Ready beadlocks. Installed new shock hoops and redid a bunch of wiring and trimmed about 100lbs off the truck and scaled back the front bumper.
Hope you enjoy!
Nice boots, I will most likely use that exact set as I think they look crazy awsome....
And still one of my favorite trucks just keeps gettin better.
I don't know how I missed this update. That truck looks incredible.
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woodwelder
Wow, just wow!
And that bumper is looking cleaner after the trim. Love it, the whole rig!
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And that bumper is looking cleaner after the trim. Love it, the whole rig!
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Trustafarian? Independently wealthy?
Me... just jealous. Sweet axles.
Me... just jealous. Sweet axles.
Great Rig neighbour.
I just bought a Hj-61 here in Calgary.
I have the same dilema with the trailer I am building, I want to be able to un-hook it on hills w/o it rolling. Your military trailer, did it not have a lever up front that engaged the brakes with a cable? The older ones did & I was going to build something like that, thinking of getting used wheels with emergency brakes.
FYI - the tach markings indicate that your trailer belonged to the "2nd Engineers", I thing they are in Edmonton now.
Kevin
I just bought a Hj-61 here in Calgary.
I have the same dilema with the trailer I am building, I want to be able to un-hook it on hills w/o it rolling. Your military trailer, did it not have a lever up front that engaged the brakes with a cable? The older ones did & I was going to build something like that, thinking of getting used wheels with emergency brakes.
FYI - the tach markings indicate that your trailer belonged to the "2nd Engineers", I thing they are in Edmonton now.
Kevin
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Thanks everyone!
The trailer did have the drum brake but I wanted a wider axle and cruiser bolt pattern so I though i would give this a try. It didn't work. The inner axle stub needs to float (Like in the truck) and not be welded solid. (or it needs to be PERFECTLY aligned) or you get melting hubs.
The trailer did come out of the Garison in Edmonton.
The trailer is going through some modifications this week (hopefully done by Christmas) New hitch, wider fenders, recessed LED lights, rear hitch receiver ect.
The trailer did have the drum brake but I wanted a wider axle and cruiser bolt pattern so I though i would give this a try. It didn't work. The inner axle stub needs to float (Like in the truck) and not be welded solid. (or it needs to be PERFECTLY aligned) or you get melting hubs.
The trailer did come out of the Garison in Edmonton.
The trailer is going through some modifications this week (hopefully done by Christmas) New hitch, wider fenders, recessed LED lights, rear hitch receiver ect.
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woodwelder
Nice, i like the trailer...
I'm planning to use a spare ff axle spoa for mine some day. Telescopic hitch would also be on my list, alike yours.
I think I would just use the stock brakes on the ff, good enough for parking the trailer at any angle.
Are you making a lid?
At this point I'm leaning towards a canopy, using the original soft top.
It's supports are just held in place in 1 x 1 in tubes or so.
I'm probably making a lid that attaches in the same pattern.
What other mods will the trailer see?
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I'm planning to use a spare ff axle spoa for mine some day. Telescopic hitch would also be on my list, alike yours.
I think I would just use the stock brakes on the ff, good enough for parking the trailer at any angle.
Are you making a lid?
At this point I'm leaning towards a canopy, using the original soft top.
It's supports are just held in place in 1 x 1 in tubes or so.
I'm probably making a lid that attaches in the same pattern.
What other mods will the trailer see?
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Yup, I have a lid for it. It's your typical 6" raised lid. A buddy actually had it mad an it was a little "off" so they made him a second one and I got the first. I will most likely put an aluminum box up front, gas cans on the front sides and a small propane tank somewhere.
I will also make mounts for my roof top tent.
I will also make mounts for my roof top tent.
I'm waiting until I can legally import a HJ61 into the U.S. Beautiful Rig. Just keeps getting better.
Just awesome. This is what my second rig is going to aspire to be!
Wow the 'Duke has changed since the last encounter in the North!
That rig is looking good Brad!
That rig is looking good Brad!
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A few more updates on the trailer.
Got the hitch done
Working on the rear bumper/lights/fender combo
Not exactly how I thought it was going to turn out but I am happy with them. I just need to add some gusseting to the receiver and start on the fenders:
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Making slow progress.
Fender frames are welded (just need some grinding) and the sheet is bent and needs to be fit and welded up.
15" fenders are WIDE. Yikes.
Got the hitch done
Working on the rear bumper/lights/fender combo
Not exactly how I thought it was going to turn out but I am happy with them. I just need to add some gusseting to the receiver and start on the fenders:
Making slow progress.
Fender frames are welded (just need some grinding) and the sheet is bent and needs to be fit and welded up.
15" fenders are WIDE. Yikes.
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Some more progress pictures. The fenders are basically done. I just need to add some straps to hold down the NATO cans.
Next step is wiring, a removable/swing down leg, and getting hinges on the lid.
Next step is wiring, a removable/swing down leg, and getting hinges on the lid.
Mother of God i have Rig envy.
